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In collaboration with the American Center for Asian Students and the Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, the Penn Museum winds into the Year of the Snake with its 44th annual CultureFest! Lunar New Year, Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Tibetan groups all celebrate Lunar New Year, which starts with the first new moon...

NBC10 (WCAU-TV) announced that meteorologist Robert Johnson will join NBC10’s First Alert Weather team working Monday through Friday. A Philadelphia native, Johnson starts Monday, January 20. “We are excited to have Robert join NBC10 and return to his hometown of Philadelphia,” said Elizabeth Flores, Vice President of News for NBC10 and Telemundo62. “His commitment to providing accurate and engaging weather…

The Unscripted Project is a free after-school program that empowers public school students with the skills and mindset for personal and professional success through improv education. By participating in these classes, students gain confidence, find their voices, and develop a mindset that helps them thrive. The program believes in the power of improv to shape students into well-rounded, capable individuals…

Teachers’ Teammates is a nonprofit in Delaware County, PA, that provides K-12 students and teachers the tools they need to succeed. Founded in 2020 by Raelyn Harman, the organization collects and distributes free school supplies, focusing on supporting educators in under-resourced schools. NBC10, Telemundo62, and the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation have awarded Teachers’ Teammates a $35,000 grant through the Local Impact…

Cradles to Crayons executive director Michal Smith joins NBC10’s Matt DeLucia to talk about the Bundle-Up Philly winter coat and clothing drive.

NBC10, Telemundo62, and NBC Sports Philadelphia are teaming up with Cradles to Crayons to make sure children and families in our region have the essentials to stay warm this winter.

NBC10 and Telemundo62 announced that Wilfredo Pacheco has joined Telemundo62 (WWSI-TV) as a multi-media journalist. Pacheco will start Monday, December 2, 2024. “We are thrilled to welcome Wilfredo to our team as our new multimedia journalist for Telemundo62,” said Ana Hernandez, News Director of Telemundo62. “His reporting skills and commitment to telling impactful stories will be an invaluable asset to…

ArtSmart transforms the lives of young people in underserved communities around the United States through tuition-free music lessons and mentorship from paid, professional artists. ArtSmart offers private voice and instrumental lessons through its One-to-One Mentorship Program as well as a Vocal Theater Mentorship program, where small groups create original performances that amplify student voices and explore community issues. Mentors and…

Welcome America, Inc. announced the Celebrate Philadelphia block parties in partnership with When We All Vote, Michelle Obama’s national, nonpartisan voting initiative and Every Voice, Every Vote. Celebrate Philadelphia is a free, two-part block party series taking place at two of the City of Philadelphia’s satellite election offices with the goal to increase participation in the 2024 General Election...

NBC10 and Telemundo62 have joined community organizations and elected leaders to host a free U.S. Citizenship Application Assistance Workshop on Saturday, October 19, from 10AM to 4PM at Camden City Hall (520 Market Street, Second Floor, Camden, NJ). The event is open to eligible applicants from throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Those interested should call NALEO Educational Fund at 888-839-8682…

The 13th annual CultureFest! Día de los Muertos, presented in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center, will present Mexico’s rich cultural heritage at the Penn Museum! On Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. “One of the most significant and colorful traditions in Mexican culture is Día de Los Muertos, the ‘Day of the Dead.’ The Penn…

NBC10 and Telemundo62 announced its annual Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign will return for its milestone tenth consecutive year from Aug. 10 to Sept.10. As part of the monthlong event, NBC10 and Telemundo62 is partnering with local animal shelters and rescues to promote pet adoption and raise funds participating shelters and rescues. Since its inception in 2015,…

The hot weather didn’t stop the crowds from enjoying today’s Concilio’s Annual Hispanic Fiesta as part of Wawa Welcome America in Philadelphia on Saturday. NBC10’s Isabel Sanchez reports. 

If you’re looking for some outdoor fun, flavorful food and dancing, you must check out the Hispanic Fiesta on the John F. Kennedy Bridge. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama has a look at the new location and all of the family fun you can expect over the weekend. 

Wawa Welcome America will feature Concilio’s Hispanic Fiesta event. Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle previews the two-day event and speaks with Concilio’s CEO, Adonis Banegas.

Women Against Abuse, Inc., Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence agency, will host its 16th annual culinary philanthropic event, Dish It Up, on Thursday, June 6 from 6-9pm at Vie (600 N Broad Street). Philadelphia’s top women chefs and community leaders will come together for a charitable evening boasting sweet and savory bites from the city’s top restaurants, premium open bar,...

The biggest celebration of Hispanic culture during 16 days of Wawa Welcome America festivities is so big it covers two days during the summer of 2024. Here’s the scoop on Concilio’s Hispanic Fiesta.

Being a Resource Parent can be a challenging experience, especially for those new to it. Many children in foster care have gone through traumatic experiences that can have a lasting impact on their emotional and psychological well-being. The Foster Care Program at Concilio is dedicated to finding safe and loving homes for children in Philadelphia’s foster care system. We...

NBC10 / WCAU-TV, Telemundo62 / WWSI-TV and Comcast NBCUniversal, announced that its competitive grant challenge, the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants, is returning in 2024 for its seventh year and will award $227,272 in unrestricted funds to eligible local nonprofits. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access more information and apply for NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants at localimpactgrants.com and the Spanish-language becasdeimpactolocal.com  today through...