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LIHEAPalooza: Philly resource fair offers utility bill help
“Philadelphians struggling to pay their utility bills can learn how to lower them at a resource fair in South Philly Friday.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
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Winter festival, toy drive coming to McPherson Square in Kensington
Revamping the playground area at McPherson is one part of a larger strategy led by the city to address their concerns about parks in the neighborhood, including Harrowgate Park, Hissey Park, and Hope Park. From: WHYY (Read more.)
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Small Business Saturday brings energy to Germantown
Germantown business leaders launched the shopping season with multiple Small Business Saturday events, hoping to entice consumers who might be wary considering signs of a possible economic downturn. The largely-Black neighborhood — which has a rich anti-slavery history — has seen investment and revitalization in recent years, particularly along the Germantown Avenue corridor. From: WHYY (Read more.)
Civic and Community Engagement
The Citizen Recommends: WealthCon
State Senator Sharif Street and minority development platform NYCE host a free event next month that aims to close the racial wealth gap, promote real estate ownership — and advance the next generation of millionaires (Read more.)
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Mural Arts tackles social issues and ideas with creativity
Mural Arts Philadelphia has big plans for August.
Most recently, the organization kicked off an event—Porch Light Community Curator: Connecting Communities—where the community merged together with three artists for a Porch Light van design at a festive block party. In doing so, Mural Arts also continued its main mission: To utilize art to inspire change. And they did so in a partnership with the city. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
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New initiative highlights South Street businesses
Meet Me On South Street is a new initiative on the colorful avenue in the city, and every week dozens of local bars and restaurants will welcome visitors for special food and drink promotions. During the activation, Philadelphians can also check out rotating shopping and art experiences, which aim to highlight the area’s unique businesses. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
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Philadelphia culture on a budget: Discounts on arts, nature, and history
Pointers for exploring the city without breaking the bank. From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
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Your Guide to Free Summer Outdoor Movies in Philadelphia
Outdoor movie nights in Philadelphia will bring an opportunity for free fun July, August and September 2022. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
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Philadelphia hosts World Cup 2026 – 5 opportunities for Black businesses
Philadelphia has been selected as one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which presents a great opportunity for black-owned businesses. With an estimated 5 million visitors expected to descend on Philadelphia during the tournament, there will be a huge demand for goods and services. Black-owned businesses that are able to tap into this demand could reap significant rewards. | From: Fun Times (Read more.)
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Where to see outdoor movies in Philly this summer
The long-standing tradition of watching movies under the stars brings Philadelphians together for nights filled with free musicals, blockbusters, and family-friendly films. Here are some places to watch free or pay-what-you-want outdoor movies in 2022. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)