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Community and Family

Philadelphia Museums to Check Out for Free During Wawa Welcome America

June 10, 2022

We’ve compiled a list of museums and attractions in Philadelphia you can explore at no cost during the Wawa Welcome America festivities. from June 19 through July 4, 2022. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)

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Cancer screenings offered for free by Penn Med include mammogram, colonoscopy options

June 10, 2022

Penn Medicine will hold a series of community health events in June with free cancer screenings. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

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Black Doctors Consortium hosts health equity walk and health fair in North Philly

May 21, 2022

The event was part of the Consortium’s efforts to eliminate the racial health disparities that contribute to differences in life expectancies of 20 years between Philly ZIP codes. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

Civic and Community Engagement

The Wardrobe provides clothes to communities in need

May 18, 2022

On Thursday, May 26 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Wardrobe will hold a free clothing and resource opportunity geared toward the LGBTQ community. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)

Civic and Community Engagement

Where to get rid of hazardous waste in 2022

May 18, 2022

The Streets Department is hosting its annual household hazardous waste events in 2022, requiring Philadelphia residents to register and schedule to drop-off materials. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)

Civic and Community Engagement

Philadelphia ‘People’s Budget Festival’ sparks discussion with arts, food

May 13, 2022

A People’s Budget, a project sponsored by Mural Arts Philadelphia in collaboration with different artists throughout Philadelphia, is hosting a festival this Saturday, May 14th in West Philly to encourage the community to openly discuss the city’s budget. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)

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Could collaboration help solve Philly’s gun violence crisis?

May 6, 2022

Four Philadelphia nonprofits originally planned events centered around gun violence for Saturday, May 7. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

Civic and Community Engagement

Philly Bar Association offers residents free legal advice

April 12, 2022

The Philadelphia Bar Association is offering free confidential legal advice to the public for its annual Law Week from Monday, April 25 to Friday, April 29. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

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Webinar: Learn about trades career opportunities for women

January 28, 2022

Schneps Media, owner of Metro Philly, is hosting a webinar with Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) that will provide information, guidance and support for women and girls considering a high-paying career in the trades. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)

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Mazzoni Center hires new President and Executive Officer

December 21, 2021

The Mazzoni Center has appointed Sultan Shakir as its new President and Executive Officer, following a 12-month search. Shakir, a Philadelphia native, is currently executive director of SMYAL, an LGBTQ youth services organization in Washington, DC. He will start his role at Mazzoni Center on January 10, 2022. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)

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ICYMI

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    July 11, 2023
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    June 20, 2023
  • How to Take Care of Your Lungs After Breathing Wildfire Smoke
    June 16, 2023
  • Banking On Moms
    June 13, 2023
  • Penn Medicine offering free cancer screenings during the month of June
    June 13, 2023
  • Broken elevators terrify older people and those with disabilities in Philly apartment buildings
    June 13, 2023
  • To buy, or not to buy? Philly’s weak housing market is serving up a mix of emotions
    June 13, 2023
  • The Philly area doesn’t have enough homes available for low- and middle-income buyers
    June 12, 2023
  • Philly nonprofit to help small businesses buy property
    June 8, 2023
  • Some Pa. residents can get free air conditioners this summer
    June 8, 2023

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