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Fancy Brigades Returning to 6abc
One of Philadelphia's favorite traditions will be returning to 6abc on New Year's Day.The 2025 Fancy Brigade Show will be broadcast on 6abc's Localish Network, at 8pm January 1st.The Fancy Brigade announces New Year's Day plans.Anthony Stagliano, the Business Agent with the Fancy Brigade Association made the announcement Wednesday morning at LIVE! Casino and Hotel.The Fancy Brigades perform twice at the Pa. Convention Center on New Year's Day, at 11:30 and again at 5pm. Tickets are available at https://fancy-brigade-association.ticketleap.com/2025-fancy-brigade-finale/.This is the third year that 6abc has teamed up with the Fancy Brigade Association to share its New Year's Day competition, and the first year that viewers will be able to see the event on The Localish Network.The Localish Network airs on Channel 6.2 over the air, 790 on Comcast/Xfinity and 466 on Verizon Fios. The entire program will also be streamed here on 6abc.com, our mobile apps, and our apps for Apple TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku.
Two Pennsylvania Cities Named Best Foodie Cities in U.S.
When it comes to foodie cities, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are two cities that stand out in the culinary world. Both cities are making their mark when it comes to food scenes that offer variety, quality, and uniqueness. According to a recent study by WalletHub,...
CAIR exploring legal action following arrest of Muslim woman in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations held a press conference Wednesday announcing possible legal action against both the Philadelphia and Temple police departments."We're pursuing all legal options," said CAIR Attorney Adam Attia.This follows the arrest of a Muslim woman and Temple alumna, Johara Shama, last Thursday.Shama was part of an unapproved "Students for Justice in Palestine" protest at the Gittis Student Center during a career fair on September 26.Video shows Shama leading protesters out of the student center after the demonstration when police appear to arrive and intervene. Shama was one of four arrested. Only...
Philadelphia celebrates completion of Montgomery Avenue Bridge project
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker recently joined with the city’s Department of Streets and federal representatives to celebrate the completion of the city’s first major project to be funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the reconstructed Montgomery Avenue Bridge. BIL money funded 80 percent of the $17 million bridge replacement project with Pennsylvania funding […] The post Philadelphia celebrates completion of Montgomery Avenue Bridge project appeared first on Transportation Today.
Oh, no! Port strike could trigger booze shortage in New Jersey
🍷 The majority of imported beer, wine and spirits arrive at East Coast ports. 🍌 Fresh fruits and veggies are rotting at Port Philadelphia. The strike by dock workers in New Jersey, Philadelphia and along the entire East Coast shows no signs of ending anytime soon and the possibility of product shortages grows by the day.
RoxtoberFest adds new attractions: ‘Spocktoberfest,’ Scarecrow Walk
PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — The 12th Annual RoxtoberFest is taking over Ridge Avenue in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia on Saturday, October 5. The fall festival is welcoming families to enjoy the day with a traditional German beer fest mixed with a line-up of musical entertainment, hundreds of vendors and food trucks, cemetery tours, costume contests, games […]
South Jersey synagogues and community centers on high alert as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 approach
With Israel bound in combat against militants on two fronts, and fears of a wider war in the Middle East growing by the day, South Jersey synagogues and Jewish community centers have heightened security to keep people safe through Rosh Hashanah.
Delaware River advocate sues feds to protect endangered fish
A Delaware River advocate announced this week it sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in an effort to improve habitats for the endangered Atlantic sturgeon and other aquatic life. The Bucks County-based Delaware Riverkeeper Network announced the suit Thursday, alleging the EPA has failed to finalize standards for dissolved oxygen...
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