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the free library of philadelphia, which faces a boycott over racial inequities
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Authors Cancel Appearances at the Free Library in Solidarity With Black Workers There

A roundup of Philly news. This post may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. The Philadelphia Free Library Has a Big […]

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Wawa Welcome America: Road Closures, SEPTA, and Everything Else You Need to Know

Wawa Welcome America kicked off on Saturday with free museum admission, an ice cream festival, a concert, and (of course) fireworks at the Great Plaza at […]

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Tips for Safe Independence Day Fireworks Celebrations

Fact: The colorful, explosive magic of fireworks is the best part of the Fourth of July. But every year, misuse and failure to follow safety […]

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Here’s Where You Can Buy Newly Legal Fireworks Near Philly

An item tucked away in the Pennsylvania state budget for fiscal 2018 now permits Pennsylvanians to legally purchase and set off aerial fireworks on their […]

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This Fourth of July, You’ve Got Options

Some people just hate crowds. And some people have to stay home to keep the dogs from losing their minds, and then posting about it […]

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27 Things to Do this Weekend

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Buckingham McVie @ The Mann Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac recently released their first album together as a duo […]

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12 Things to Do this Week

Weeding Out the Stoned @ Good Good Comedy Theatre | Wednesday, June 28 Alex Grubard continues his “Game Show of Sobriety Tests” wherein he tries […]

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Music: 8 Shows to See in the Next 7 Days

Palehound @ Boot & Saddle | Wednesday, June 28 Jangly then fuzzy, heavy then heavenly, Palehound’s music is always moving in interesting directions. Frontwoman Ellen […]

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The Atlantic City Saturday-Night Fireworks Seem Downright Dangerous

I’ve been to my fair share of fireworks displays. In addition to the usual holiday fireworks, I’ve seen fireworks at Phillies games, fireworks with Tchaikovsky […]

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Where to Bring the Kids on New Year’s Eve in Philly

Kids’ New Year’s Eve Countdown @ Franklin Square This is your last chance to check out the Franklin Square Holiday Festival and the Electrical Spectacle […]

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21 Things to Do on July 4th Weekend

Friday, July 1 Movies Under the Stars and Stripes @ Betsy Ross House The Betsy Ross House screens 1959 sci-fi horror flick The Hideous Sun […]

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July 4th Fireworks in and Around Philadelphia

Wherever you are in the Philadelphia area this July 4th holiday weekend, we’ve picked out a spectacular fireworks display to help you celebrate America’s 240th […]

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Someone Set Off Fireworks on the El

Lighting fireworks behind cashier's booth is funny? No. No it isn't. That's someone's mom working in there. pic.twitter.com/44kmKqrJSx — Thomas J. Nestel III (@TNestel3) June […]

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Details: New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront

Sure, we’ve barely even made it to Christmas, but if you want to do anything special on New Year’s Eve, you’ve got to start planning now. So […]

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15 Fourth of July Fireworks Shows in Philly and The Surrounding Area

Barbecues and parades are fun, but everyone knows Fourth of July is all about the fireworks. Towns across the country have purchased their gunpowder and are […]