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The Citizen Recommends: Philadelphia Revealed
Representing 350 years of Philadelphia history, Philadelphia Revealed: Unpacking the Attic is an interactive exhibition of over 600 artifacts from the Atwater Kent Collection (AKC) at Drexel University on display at The Philadelphia Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA). Hundreds of historical images, multimedia features, and hands-on elements highlight the AKC’s earliest acquisitions and absorbed collections, national celebrations, the city’s urban development and civic history, sports, salvaged material and relics, manufacturing and retail milestones, and art and music of Philadelphia.
Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics in Philly with these specials
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are beginning on July 26 and if you are planning to stay in Philly and watch the events, plenty of businesses in Philadelphia are getting into the Olympics spirit with special food and drinks. Olympics Food and Drink Specials: Panorama14 N. Front Street Panorama Wine Bar located inside the […]
Cirque Du Soleil's 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE Philly Premiere Now On Sale
Tickets to the Philadelphia premiere of 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil are now on sale to the general public. The show is a Christmas themed celebration inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story this season at The Met Philadelphia Presented by Highmark for a strictly limited engagement, December 19,-29, 2024. This is the first time that a Cirque du Soleil show has performed at the venue on North Broad.
Bristol Township Greenlights Six New Townhomes in Croydon
The Bristol Township Council has approved the construction of six new townhomes in the Croydon section, paving the way for JRZ LLC. The Bristol Township Council has approved the construction of six new townhomes in the Croydon section, paving the way for JRZ LLC, linked to Zober Industries Inc., to proceed with the development, writes Tom Sofield for Levittown Now.
UHS says demand for services ‘moderating’ at acute hospitals in Q2
Universal Health Services posted a second quarter net income of $289.2 million on Thursday and modestly revised its full-year revenue guidance up by 0.3% to 1%. However, CFO Steve Filton said on the company’s earnings call that acute care hospitals experienced a “moderation of demand” for services during the quarter, with adjusted admissions increasing 3.4% year over year and surgical growth “flattening out.”
PetSmart Jenkintown, SPCA to host dog adoption on Sunday
PetSmart Jenkintown, 901 Old York Road, is hosting a dog adoption event in coordination with the SPCA on Sunday, July 28 from 11:00am to 2:00pm, Patch reported. Three to five dogs will be in attendance and searching for their new families. “Dog adoptions have decreased not only at our shelter,...
Tickets to see ‘Hamilton' at Philadelphia's Academy of Music on sale now
The revolution is returning to Philadelphia this fall. You don't want to miss your chance to see the Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical "Hamilton" at the Academy of Music from Oct.29 through Nov. 23. Tickets are available for purchase now at www.ensembleartsphilly.org, or in person at the Academy of Music...
BARNES FOUNDATION FIRES OR LAYS OFF TWELVE EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING CURATOR INAUGURATING ROLE
The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia over the past six months terminated a dozen full-time roles, Artnews reports. The eliminated positions account for 6 percent of the museum’s 206 employees. Among those who lost their jobs are finance director Jill Duncan, curator Corrinne Chong, who specializes in nineteenth-century art; research associate Amy Gillette; and historian TK Smith, the Barnes’s inaugural assistant curator for art of the African diaspora.
Police name 16-year-old victim killed in Oxford Circle
Police released the identity of the 16-year-old victim who was shot “execution style” in Oxford Circle. Philadelphia Police report Jamil Wyatt was walking through a rear driveway to a store along Van Kirk Street around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon when three people began chasing him and fired dozens of shots at him. When Wyatt fell […]
Twitchy NJ man admits driving around with pipe bombs
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to having pipe bombs in his conspicuous car during a traffic stop in Mercer County. Jeremy Giliberti, 52, pleaded guilty to possessing destructive devices in Trenton federal court on Tuesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Mount Laurel...
Police deploy new mobile surveillance towers across York
YORK, Pa. — A new security system will be keeping watch at night across York. On Thursday, the York City Police Department deployed three new mobile surveillance towers at locations across the city. The towers are located at Ridge Avenue and E. Market Street; West Street and W. Market Street; and Foundry Park.
Aqua seeks rate increases; public hearings set before regulators
HARRISBURG – Water bills could be on the rise in the Shenandoah area, among other parts of the state next year, and regulators want your input. Aqua Pennsylvania filed an application in May seeking a rate increase from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. Aqua purchased the water system serving the Greater Shenandoah Area and took control last year.
Pennsylvania Based Fulton Bank Closing Branches In PA, NY, NJ
The closures at the following Fulton Bank branches will happen on or around November 22, 2024:. 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA. 1220 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. 8000 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 2100 Street Road, Bensalem, PA. 1460 East Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ. 514 North Kings Highway,...
SEPTA rolls out Apple Express for faster mobile phone payments for riders
Riders on SEPTA will no longer need to unlock their phones to pay their fares with Apple Pay. SEPTA is rolling out Apple Express for faster fare payment and it is set to be fully integrated by Aug. 9 on buses, trolleys and the subway.
Oak Ridge Boys release moving video tribute to Joe Bonsall: Where to see them perform in Pa.
The Oak Ridge Boys today released a new music video tribute to the late Joe Bonsall. Bonsall died July 9 of complications of ALS at the age of 76. He had not been touring with the group on its farewell tour because of his illness. The Grammy Award-winning and Country...
Cobbs Creek Community Watershed Grants Available: Apply by the end of July
The Clean Air Council launched the Cobbs Creek Watershed Community Mini-grant program earlier this month to support community organizations focused on education, recreation, and stewardship inside of Cobbs Creek Park and Watershed. With funding support from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and US Fish and Wildlife Service the Council is...
Armenian Heritage Walk of Philadelphia to Put Armenian Identity in the Spotlight
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Armenian community is working toward a new project that will leave a lasting legacy of Armenian-Americans for generations to come — an outdoor gallery called the Armenian Heritage Walk outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art. With a planned unveiling of April 2026, the stunning walkway will feature public art and gardens celebrating the Armenian story and advancing cultural awareness in a renowned urban art and horticultural region.
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