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COVID-19 update on Philly libraries, museums; Penn Museum Shop offers West...
Photo courtesy of Penn Museum Philadelphia libraries and museums have closed their doors again due to the COVID-19 pandemic until at least January 1, 2021, but it doesn’t mean that all...
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Cedar Park Holiday Food Drive underway (with COVID-19 changes)
The Cedar Park Neighbors community organization has launched their 2020 Holiday Food Drive, the event held annually since 1985. This year, the food drive and volunteer event that brings holiday meals...
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Gift cards from local businesses make great holiday gifts; Check out UCD’s...
When shopping for holiday gifts this month please remember to support small local businesses. This year it’s more important than ever because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which cut down revenues...
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West Philly business news: West Philly Favorites campaign underway; VIX...
In addition to the Holiday Gift Card Promotion (running through Dec. 24) and West Philly Forward Fundraising campaign where you can donate directly to local businesses and organizations, University...
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Christmas tree recycling opportunities starting January 4th (updated)
If you want to dispose of your Christmas tree in an environmentally friendly way, there are a few options. The City’s Streets Department is again offering its free Christmas Tree Recycling Program....
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July 4th Concert to be held in West Philly; Where to watch fireworks; SEPTA...
After a two-year break, Philadelphians are again invited to celebrate July 4th at the “Wawa Welcome America” festival, which includes a concert at the Mann Center for Performing Arts (5201 Parkside...
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Support local businesses, artisans this holiday season: Local shopping guide,...
Winter holidays are approaching fast, so here’s our little guide to where you can celebrate and buy locally-made gifts. These past two years have been very hard for small businesses, so please remember...
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SEPTA’s holiday vehicles coming to West Philly this Saturday
One of SEPTA’s 2021 holiday buses. Decorated SEPTA buses and “jolly trolleys” are coming to spread holiday cheer! Folks are invited this Saturday, Dec. 11, to check out and tour the holiday...
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Holiday Craft Fest will be held Sunday at a new, outdoor location (updated)
UPDATE: The Holiday Craft Fest has been postponed until Sunday, Dec. 12. West Holiday Craft Fest will return this Saturday Sunday after last year’s pandemic-related hiatus. This year, the popular arts...
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Third District Holiday Toy Drive is underway through this Friday
The Office of City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier is hosting a Holiday Toy Drive for youth in the Third District, which encompasses West and Southwest Philadelphia. Donations of new, unwrapped toys are...
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