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Protesters in Philly Speak Out Against Myanmar Coup
People with roots in Burma, also referred to as Myanmar, gathered near Independence Hall in Philadelphia to show support for pro-democracy protesters. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors reports.
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Philly POPS Perform Patriotic Tunes and Broadway Favorites
The Philly POPS performed in front of a large crowd at Independence Mall on Day 5 of Wawa Welcome America. A couple also got engaged during the show. Take a look!
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Justice Neil Gorsuch to Present Liberty Medal to Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch will be presenting the Liberty Medal to retired justice Anthony Kennedy later this month.
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Philly's Celebration of Freedom and Parade in Old City
Independence Day is full of free events and you don’t have to wait until the evening to join in the on the fun. The Celebration of Freedom Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. followed by a patriotic parade at 11 a.m.
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The Philly POPS Takes Over Independence Mall With Free Concert
As part of the Wawa Welcome Americas’s continuing free celebrations, the Philly POPS will hold a free concert at Independence Mall Wednesday night.
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Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy to Receive Liberty Medal at Constitution Center in Philadelphia
Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, who retired last year from the nation’s high court, will receive the Liberty Medal from the Constitution Center in Philadelphia in October, the center announced Monday.
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Pictures: Historic Block Party, Rocky and Gospel on Day 2 of Wawa Welcome America
Philadelphia’s historic block party continued at Independence Mall on Day 2 of Wawa Welcome America. Sunday’s festivities also included Free Museum Day, a screening of Rocky at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the annual Gospel on Independence Concert at Independence Hall! Take a look!
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Historic Block Party Back at Independence Mall
Philadelphia’s historic block party is back at Independence Mall to highlight Day 2 of Wawa Welcome America. Those who aren’t much for block parties, though, can still enjoy other great events like free museums and a screening of “Rocky” under the stars.
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Wawa Hoagie Day 2018 Hits Independence Mall
The Wawa Welcome America Festival got started with a day of free food and fun at Independence Mall. Check out the scenes of Wawa Hoagie Day below.
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Kimmel Center Brings Broadway to Independence Mall
Broadway came to Philadelphia Monday with the Kimmel Center’s Broadway Philadelphia at Independence Mall! The event featured performances from some of Broadway’s hottest shows coming to Philadelphia including Charlie & The Chocolate Factory; Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical; RENT; Anastasia; CATS; and Beautiful – The Carole King Musical. Check out these photos from Joseph Kaczmarek!
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Big Block Party at Independence Mall
Tuesday’s extreme heat wasn’t strong enough to stop the “Wawa Welcome American” fun. However, people certainly needed to find ways to stay cool at this massive block party on Independence Mall.
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Worries that Old City Road Could Collapse
City crews closed a busy stretch of 5th street Thursday that runs through Independence National Historical Park out of concerns that the road might collapse.
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New Lawsuit Could Put a Stop to Safe Injection Sites in Philly
Philadelphia’s mayor and district attorney have both supported the safe injection sites that are placed throughout the city. Now a new lawsuit could keep them out of Philadelphia all together.
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US Attorney in Philadelphia Sues Over Safe Injection Site
The top federal prosecutor in Philadelphia has filed suit to stop a nonprofit from opening the nation’s first supervised drug injection site to address the city’s opioid problem.
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Budget Battle Continues as Federal Workers Return to Jobs
Federal employees, including those in the Philadelphia area, who have not received a pay check for more than a month are back to work Monday. A temporary agreement allows workers to get paid for the next three weeks. But, the budget showdown over a border wall continues.
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Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association Cleans Up Independence Mall Amid Government Shutdown
As the government shutdown continues, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association is lending a helping hand. Members of the group cleaned up Independence Mall on Saturday. It was in coordination with other Ahmadiyya nationwide.
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Light the Nights: 8(+1) Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in the Philadelphia Region
From spinning a dreidel to lighting the menorah to munching on latkes, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Hanukkah in style this year.
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Hanukkah Brings Light to Celebrations Across the Area
Monday marks the second night of Hanukkah. Many people all over the area are celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights, and are coming together to light the menorah.
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New Wawa, Free Java: Wawa Opens Center City Location on 12th and Market
Wawa opened the doors of its newest location Thursday morning at 12th and Market. They’re offering free coffee until Sunday.