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#philadelphia

Whether it's an ornament at the bottom of the box, or a nutcracker collecting dust in the attic, hand-me-down decorations can find a new home thanks to one local high school student and his mom. Grant Benedum and his mom, Christine, created a mission called, 'Giving Garland,' earlier this year. They have partnered with Norwood-Fontbonne Academy and Our Mother of Consolation Catholic Church in Chestnut Hill to collect decorations from students, parishioners, and their families.

The museum will merge its current location on 19 South 22nd Street with the adjacent Swedenborgian Church and Parish House on 2129 Chestnut Street. This plan has been in the works for awhile, with the Mütter having purchased the property for $9.3 million in 2023. So far, the museum has raised $27 million through an initial phase of fundraising "to support plans to create a cohesive campus," the release indicated.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- If you're looking for a fright this Halloween season, Ghost tours of Philadelphia has you covered. The guided tours will take you through various locations around the old city section of the city. Each place comes with its own chilling and ghostly tales. One of the most notable locations would be Washington Square, formally known as Congo square where it was a burial ground for Africans. It is also said that around 2,000 soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary war are still buried there as well.

I was born and raised in Philadelphia, and I've encountered so many tourists who visit my city. There are so many great restaurants and cheesesteak shops beyond Pat's and Geno's. Visitors should make time to see the art museum near the Rocky steps and the city's green spaces. Philadelphia is famous for its passionate sports fans, historic landmarks, vibrant culinary scene, and much more.

"I'm hoping that Calder Gardens will really actually be a place for introspection,"

The legal process to prove rightful heirship can be complex and costly, and disproportionately affects families in underserved communities, said Byron Batres, founder and CEO of Scrivnr. Scrivnr's mission is to make legal services accessible so families can resolve title issues and fully claim what's rightfully theirs. Scrivnr's press release cited recent data from The Pew Charitable Trusts, which estimates that tangled title properties across Philadelphia are collectively worth more than $1.1 billion.

Netflix House Philadelphia will open on November 12th at King of Prussia Mall, and Netflix House Dallas will open on December 11th at Galleria Dallas. These real-world manifestations of Netflix's intellectual property span "more than 100,000 square feet." They're free to enter, offering a mix of complimentary and paid experiences centered around shows like Wednesday, Squid Game, and Stranger Things:

Philadelphia has a much stronger sense of community, where roots go back generations, creating a small-town feel despite its larger size compared to Washington, DC.

Jack White has been absent from Philadelphia stages since 2006, last performing there with The Raconteurs opening for Bob Dylan. His last headlining show was in 2002.

The work stoppage entered its second week with no end in sight, but a marathon bargaining session resulted in a 4 a.m. tentative agreement between the union's leaders and the city on Wednesday, July 9.

The accumulation of trash in Philadelphia due to the strike of 10,000 city workers serves as a vivid reminder of the essential role these workers play in society.

Wild footage captured a shootout in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood, resulting in three deaths and ten injuries. Gunfire erupted among a large gathering before 1 a.m. ET.

In Brooklyn, the national anniversary devolved into a celebration of explosive noise with the incessant discharge of firecrackers and pyrotechnics throughout the city.

When visiting Philadelphia, many flock to Pat's and Geno's for cheesesteaks, but the author found them underwhelming compared to the city's diverse offerings.

If we're serious about ending our city's affordable housing crisis, we need to turn over every stone and identify ways to get families into safe, stable and affordable housing sooner.

Dim Sum Garden, renowned for its authentic Chinese cuisine, has elevated the dining experience with the introduction of America’s largest soup dumpling, measuring 6-7 inches across.

We realized pretty swiftly that the pilot program had been zeroed out entirely.

The attack unfolded at approximately 2 a.m., when the victim was picking up a passenger outside a hookah lounge. It was a targeted shooting.