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Doc Bresler’s Buying Back Halloween Candy & Helping Camp Out For Hunger

Halloween weekend has finally arrived! Soon there will be candy bags overflowing with chocolate, gummies and all kinds of sugary treats. But what happens when the trick-or-treating is over and you have more candy than you know what to do with? Doc Bresler’s Cavity Busters has a sweet deal that puts those extra goodies to good use.

Philadelphia, PA · 12d
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"BOOP! The Musical" runs November 17 - 29 at the Academy of Music

Betty Boop helped define sass for generations, and now, the classic cartoon character is coming to life on the Academy of Music's stage as part of the Broadway series thanks to Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization.

Philadelphia, PA · 10d

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The story beneath your feet: The history and survival of Philadelphia’s cobblestone streets

Philadelphia’s early cobblestone roads date back to the late 17th century, laid with naturally rounded stones gathered directly along the Delaware River. Between 1830 and 1884, cobblestone was the city's dominant road surface, but by 1915, almost all of it was replaced by asphalt to accommodate automobiles. Today, only...

Philadelphia, PA · 14d
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Springfield Township Historical Society to host annual ‘History in Motion: Strawbridge & Clothier’ on Nov. 5

Join us for the annual Springfield Township Historical Society History in Motion! This year, Margaret Strawbridge Butterworth will be speaking on her book Strawbridge & Clothier: From Our Family to Yours which charts the history of Philadelphia’s iconic department store, Strawbridge & Clothier through vivid stories from past employees. For 128 years the store strove to meet the needs of its customers and employees.

Springfield, PA · 13d
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Openings & Closings: South Philly gets a new boxing gym and Rittenhouse loses its library-themed bar

Alumni from Vernick Food & Drink, which earned a Michelin Guide recommendation last year, opened an Italian bistro in the East Market mixed-use development Tuesday. Described as a "chef-driven restaurant," Corte Oven & Bar offers handmade pastas and entrees cooked in its wood-fire oven at 1175 Ludlow St. in Center City. Ryan Mulholland, managing partner, said he aims for Corte to become a staple of the burgeoning Market East area.

Philadelphia, PA · 13d

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The Philly Portal lives on

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Just when you thought a Philly underdog was down and out, this city proves there’s always time for a comeback in the final moments. The Portal, the unique art installation...

Philadelphia, PA · 13d

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Filmmakers who set out to produce a comedy on the PPA instead confront tragedies of a car-obsessed culture

Motivated by $800 worth of parking tickets and armed with an old DV camcorder, Matthew Ober and Reed McCoy set out on a mission to investigate the Philadelphia Parking Authority. In 2021, the Philly filmmakers started conducting interviews for what they envisioned would be a "comedic short film" about what...

Philadelphia, PA · 14d

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What To Do (Holiday edition): Dia de Los Muertos and loads of scary fun

November 1 is a special day in Mexico and in Mexican American communities throughout the states. It is the day known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the Dead. It is a festive day when families remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away.

Kennett Square, PA · 12d

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Seniors form 'The Golden Kazoos' band in Haddonfield, New Jersey

South Jersey seniors formed 'The Golden Kazoos' band, humming along with a new talent and new friends they made along the way.

Haddonfield, NJ · 12d

We Are New Jersey

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A Beloved Philly Concert Venue Is Shutting Down for Good After This Saturday’s Shows

World Stage, the Philadelphia venue formerly known as World Cafe Live, is closing permanently after this Saturday’s Halloween shows. It follows months of labor issues, a defaulted lease, and financial trouble.

Philadelphia, PA · 14d

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Looking for Something to Look Forward To This Winter? The 2027 Camden Waterfront Concert Season Has Started

The Camden Waterfront concert season 2027 is already taking shape. And we're excited.

Camden, NJ · 12d

South Jersey Media

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Autumn comes alive at Harvest Festival

As Halloween grows closer and autumn is in full swing, there is no better way to ring in the season than by checking out your local Harvest Festival.  On Sunday, October 18th, the Cherry Hill Harvest Festival was held at Croft Farms with a variety of vendors, activities, and live entertainment. At this year’s festival, […]

Cherry Hill, NJ · 14d

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Swing That Cat brings West Philly Swing Thing back to The Rotunda

Get ready to jump, jive and swing the night away as Philadelphia-based band Swing That Cat returns to The Rotunda for the seventh annual West Philly Swing Thing on Friday, Nov. 13. The free event brings an evening of live music and dancing to University City, beginning with an hour...

Philadelphia, PA · 13d

South Jersey Media

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How the Ben Franklin Bridge shaped South Jersey

This past summer, the entire country spent the month of July celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. However, for the greater Philadelphia area, Independence Day was not the only celebration on the docket.  The Benjamin Franklin Bridge first opened to the public on the first of July in 1926, marking 100 […]

Cherry Hill, NJ · 13d

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On Stage: Cannon brings a bit of the Chicago blues to the Delaware Valley

If you’re talking about pizza, the “Chicago Way” is deep-dish pizza – accept no substitutes. If you’re talking about music, the “Chicago Way” is Chicago blues and, to a lesser extent, Chicago‑style jazz — two influential genres shaped by the city’s early 20th‑century jazz scene and the “Great Migration.”

Sellersville, PA · 13d

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Get a Mütter Museum-inspired tattoo at its first Tattoo Flash Day on Nov. 22

The Mütter Museum is known for its unusual medical collections. Now, it's giving people a chance to turn some of that inspiration into permanent body art. The Philadelphia museum is hosting its first Tattoo Flash Day on Sunday, Nov. 22, from noon to 6 p.m., in partnership with Frequency Tattoo. The studio will offer flash tattoos inspired by the Mütter Museum and its Historical Medical Library.

Philadelphia, PA · 12d