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FOX 29 Philadelphia

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SS United States being sunk to become the world's largest artificial reef

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

6abc Action News

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Marines celebrate 251st birthday at future site of 'The Tun' in Philadelphia

All eyes are on Philadelphia as it plans to recreate the historic 'Tun Tavern,' regarded as the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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St. Luke’s of Glenside to host ‘Oldies Night’ on Nov. 14

St. Luke the Evangelist Church of Glenside will host an “Oldies Night” on Saturday, November 14 from 6:30pm – 10:00pm at Father Fitzpatrick Hall. Tickets are $40 and include dinner, beer, wine, and soda. A table of 10 is $350. Tickets are available here or by calling the St. Luke rectory at 215-572-0128.

Glenside, PA · 2d

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Crab-Themed Art Show at an Empty South Philly Lot

A long-empty triangle of cement at Washington and Passyunk Avenues became an open-air gallery for “Imitation Crab,” an art show at the lot. The show took place at the former site of Capt. Jesse G’s Crab Shack, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rose Luardo has also created artwork at the lot.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Philly's holiday tree lighting will feature performances by Kristin Chenoweth and Kirk Franklin

Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth and gospel singer Kirk Franklin will bring two very different musical styles to Philadelphia's holiday tree lighting at City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 3. The free celebration begins at 7 p.m. on the north side of City Hall. Chenoweth, who originated the role of Glinda in...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

Star News

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Nutcracker in Philadelphia 2026: Dates, Tickets and Parking

Thirty-five performances, one historic theater and just a single show on Christmas Eve. Seeing The Nutcracker in Philadelphia takes more planning than most families expect. Pick the wrong date and you could pay weekend prices for seats you didn’t need, or buy resale tickets the venue can cancel without notice.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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The Charming Pennsylvania Bookstore Where Bookworms Can Bag A Reading Haul For Under $20

There are very few places in this world where spending under twenty dollars feels like an absolute victory, and The Book Trader in Philadelphia is proudly one of them. If you’ve never heard of this place, consider yourself about to have a very good day. Let’s start with the...

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

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The Force is coming to Philadelphia! First look at new ‘Star Wars' exhibit

A galaxy far, far away is coming to Philadelphia, and we're getting our first look. The Franklin Institute has revealed some of the iconic artifacts heading to "Star Wars: The Experience," a world-premiere exhibition opening Feb. 13, 2027, just in time for the franchise's 50th anniversary year. Among the treasures...

Philadelphia, PA · 14h

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Ministry of Awe gets festive with a one-of-a-kind family experience

The Ministry of Awe is known for being inventive, but now, it’s getting extra festive for Philly families. Housed inside a transformed 19th-century bank, the space opened this past spring with creations from muralist Meg Saligman (MoA's founder) and over 100 artists, makers, spirits and shadows. The result is a six-story work of art that will “break into your brain and seize your senses.”

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Why so many historic Philadelphia street lamps are shaped like the letter 'P'

Hundreds of historic lampposts in neighborhoods like Society Hill and Old City curve into an arch resembling a capital "P," carrying fixtures known as "Franklin lights." The design traces back to the 1750s, when Benjamin Franklin set out to improve fragile, soot-covered round glass globes imported from London. Franklin’s four-pane...

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

The Philadelphia Citizen

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What’s to Become of Mighty Writers?

Yakquelin Garduno wasn’t surprised when the staff of Mighty Writers were called into a meeting in late August and told they’d be furloughed and programs would pause as of September 1. Garduno’s title had already changed twice this year, she says. She’d lost her benefits, and her salary...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Jill Biden will join former White House health adviser Raj Panjabi for Philly book event

Former first lady Jill Biden will join physician and former White House health adviser Raj Panjabi in Philadelphia this December for a conversation about how people can handle crises, whether they're unfolding on the world stage or much closer to home. The two will appear together Tuesday, Dec. 8, at...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Old York Road Historical Society to host ‘Incomprehensible Friends and Rebellious Enemies: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War’ Nov. 11, Bryn Athyn train wreck presentation Dec. 5

The Old York Road Historical Society continues their historical lectures series on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 at 7:30PM in the John Barnes Room of Abington Friends Meeting with Incomprehensible Friends and Rebellious Enemies: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War by Friederike Baer, Ph.D.. The presentation will be offered both in-person and on Zoom.

Bryn Athyn, PA · 4d

Good News Network

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Paralysis Could Not Stop Her: How This 84-year-old Made Good on Her Musical Promise

A piano player is giving back joy to the place that gave her back health. “I came here as a patient, and now I can give something back,” said 84-year-old Bonnie Fay, who first came to Bryn Mawr Village nursing home in Pennsylvania. Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare disorder in...

Bryn Mawr, PA · 1d

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Blooming Peace Art Studio in Glenside to host Holiday Markets & Open Studio Tours on Nov. 13 and Dec. 13

Blooming Peace Art Studio in Glenside will host two Holiday Markets & Open Studio Tours this holiday season. The first will take place on Friday, November 13 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. The second is scheduled for Sunday, December 13 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. More details below:. The new...

Glenside, PA · 2d

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PLA Golf Outing raises $34,000 to support nonprofit mission of growing lacrosse in the Philadelphia region

The 34th Annual Philadelphia Lacrosse Association Golf Outing, held on October 19 at Concord Country Club in West Chester, is expected to raise almost $34,000 to support lacrosse in the Philadelphia region. The event featured 104 golfers and 63 corporate and individual sponsors. Participants were treated to colorful fall foliage...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

Axios Philadelphia

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Who is the Big Cheese hiding in Manayunk's rafters

I've been reporting for nearly two decades, counting my college newspaper days. That means I'm getting old, and I've been at this long enough that I no longer find stories; they find me. The big picture: In that spirit, let me tell you a story: I attended my friend, rapper Frost Gio 's open-mic show at The Grape in Manayunk over the weekend. While there, I gazed up at the bar rafters and saw a yellow plushie gazing back at me. At first, I thought it was a guitar pick playing the guitar. Very meta. Then I thought, no, wait, it's Split, the Savannah Bananas mascot. Zoom in: Stumped, my reporter instincts kicked in. So I asked the bartender. He told me the stuffie was the calling card of CheeseParade. I'd find them scattered throughout the bar. What they're saying: "Am I supposed to know who that is?" I asked as he popped open another nonalcoholic seltzer for me. He chuckled, quickly realized I was a newb to the bar and launched into the backstory. Catch up quick: CheeseParade is a Philly-born sketch comedy group that's built a massive online following. I found tidbits and scraps about its founder on

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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New exhibit puts Philadelphians in the shoes of 18th-century veterans

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. When the United States government offered pensions to aging Revolutionary War veterans in the early 1800s, they ran into an issue – many did not have a record of their service.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d