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NBC10 Philadelphia (WCAU-TV) announced that Fred Shropshire will join the news team as anchor weekday evenings. He starts on Monday, June 26. “We are excited to have Fred join the NBC10 family,” said Elizabeth Flores, Vice President of News for NBC10 and Telemundo62. “He is a dedicated and community-minded journalist, whose knowledge and passion fo...

On Wednesday, May 17, Women Against Abuse (WAA) will hold their annual event “Dish It Up!” to raise funds for Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence service provider. The evening will take place on the main concourse at Lincoln Financial Field beginning at 6 p.m. Come join WAA for a night of delicious food and celebration of the event’s 15t...

On Saturday, March 11, the Penn Museum will honor the artistic power of women visionaries from around the world with CultureFest! The event will go from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Featuring live performances, storytelling, make-and-take art activities, hands-on workshops, pottery wheel demonstrations, plus a marketplace filled with the one-of-a-kind work...

The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) is now accepting applications for its 2023 National Scholarship Program. For the sixth consecutive year, the NPRDP will award 100 scholarships valued at $2,000 each, for a total $200,000, to exceptional students of Puerto Rican descent that are making a difference in their communities.  Applicants must b...

Citizens is now accepting applications from local nonprofit organizations for the Champions in Action program in the category of Youth Summer Workforce Programming. Non-profit organizations or partnerships that provide summer jobs or training for local youth are encouraged to apply. The Champions in Action award will be presented to an organization...

Join KYW Newsradio as we recognize GameChangers in Philadelphia during the month of February through a special Black History Month Series. Spearheaded by KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams, the GameChangers program highlights diverse perspectives, positive people, and cultural events in the Greater Philadelphia area. A GameCha...

On Saturday, February 11th, hundreds of children from the Philadelphia area gathered at the Pennsylvania Convention Center for the 31st Annual African American Children’s Book Fair. The event brought an exciting day of books, prizes, and games, along with award-winning authors and illustrators in attendance to sign autographs and take pictures with...

NBC10 Philadelphia announced that Brenna Weick has joined the station as a full-time, general assignment reporter. Weick will work weekend mornings and starts Monday, October 31, 2022. “Brenna brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to NBC10,” said Elizabeth Flores, Vice President of News for NBC10 and Telemundo62. “Brenna’s local ties to our co...

In partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center, the Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia, and Norristown’s Ballet Folklorico Yaretzi, the Penn Museum will showcase Mexico’s vibrant traditions with the 11th annual CultureFest! Día de los Muertos, on Saturday, October 29 from 10am to 4pm. Blending Indigenous Mexican beliefs with the Catholic celebratio...

National Digital Inclusion Week (October 3-7) is an annual week dedicated to raising awareness of solutions available to help bridge the digital divide. As part of its commitment to digital equity through Project UP, Comcast is proud to support the work of local nonprofit partners as they promote digital skills trainings and conversations, provide ...

The Mexican Independence Day Festival will take place Sunday, September 18, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. Hosted by the Consulate of Mexico and the Mexican Cultural Center in Philadelphia, the annual festival returns after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic and will feature live music, a family-friendly “kids zone,”...

Serving as one of Philadelphia’s largest celebrations of Latino arts and culture, the 38th annual Feria del Barrio will take place Sunday, September 11th, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. in North Philadelphia’s historical “Centro de Oro” neighborhood. Feria brings together thousands of community residents from throughout the Grea...

Virtua Health Foundation is being awarded a $30,000 grant from NBC10, Telemundo62, and the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation as a part of the Project Innovation Grant Challenge. This grant will go towards supporting their Eat Well Mobile Grocery Store. The Eat Well Mobile Grocery Store offers fresh, nutritious food at below-market prices to communiti...