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Golden Sunrise: The Last of the Fancies - The Philadelphia Citizen
Dec 28, 2023 · One and a half million people live in Philadelphia. Approximately 10,000 of us, according to Visit Philly, are Mummers. Of those 10,000 Mummers, fewer than 150 walk down Broad Street in the Fancy Division, and all 150 are members of the last remaining such Fancy Club, Golden Sunrise.Founded in 1960, Pennsport-based Golden Sunrise is determined to survive — by opening their clubhouse doors to ...
Get to Know the Members of Philadelphia City Council
Jan 2, 2024 · In order to hold our council members accountable, we have to know what’s happening at City Hall. To get up-to-date info, context around recent bills and general Council news, listen to Inside PHL Council — City Council’s podcast. You can see how Council operations play out from your laptop; watch stated meetings, committee meetings, budget hearings, and member spotlights on Council ...
Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend - The …
5 days ago · Courtesy Carpenter’s Hall. CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY OF CARPENTERS’ HALL’S ARCHITECT (AND A SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT!) Carpenters’ Hall is throwing a Scottish-themed 303rd birthday party for i ts architect, Colonial-era master builder Robert Smith, on January 14 from 5:30 to 8:30pm. There will be traditional Scottish entertainment and fine Scotch tastings, and proceeds from the event go ...
17 Outstanding Philadelphians' New Year's Resolutions for 2025
Jan 1, 2025 · Jeannine Cook, owner of Harriett’s and Ida Mae’s bookshops in Fishtown and Collingswood, NJ (respectively), activist, Generation Change Philly member, and 2024 Rad Entrepreneur of the Year Entrepreneur of the Year Jeannine Cook, owner and founder of Harriet’s and Ida’s Bookshops. “Next year, I am determined to …
Who is David Oh? - The Philadelphia Citizen
May 17, 2023 · Here’s what else we know about David Oh. HE CREATED A VETERANS TAX CREDIT for employers who hire returning David Oh, Republican candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia.. veterans, authored a bill to increase women’s breastfeeding rights in the workplace, and helped wrangle more money for firefighters.; HIS LEGISLATIVE SUCCESS HAS BEEN LIMITED. For example, some of Oh’s most significant bills ...
Your Civic Engagement Toolkit for Philadelphia - The Philadelphia …
Aug 21, 2024 · Wondering how to get involved in Philadelphia life? This is the place for you. Below, our comprehensive civic engagement toolkit offers a host of ways to get involved in your community and city, so you can do your part to make your city a better, fairer and more welcoming place for everyone.
Colleges Must Fight Education Elitism to Repair the Divide
Nov 20, 2024 · This November no one can deny that we live in a deeply polarized society. E pluribus unum — “from many, one” — now seems an almost quaint motto. Profound divisions are not healthy for democracy. Throughout U.S. history, starting with the U.S. Constitution in 1787, leaders have managed to bring citizens together across deep divides.
How to Help Communities Affected by Hurricane Helene
Oct 2, 2024 · Last weekend’s Hurricane Helene broke records, devastating North Carolina, as it moved into Appalachia, damaging homes and lives. At least 162 people have died, and many remain missing. More than 1.5 million people still don’t have power.. The damage is devastating, and people outside Helene’s ground zero are understandably worried about friends and loved ones who live in the state.
2024 Ideas We Should Steal Festival® - The Philadelphia Citizen
The Philadelphia Citizen’s Ideas We Should Steal Festival ® presented by Comcast NBCUniversal returned for its 7th year. We scoured the country for the changemakers and innovators whose transformative ideas could fuel much-needed progress in our city. The mission: to expand the problem-solving table, inspire change and bask in hope. Thursday, November 14 and Friday, November 15