Historic house in Germantown celebrates Juneteenth with Art for Justice exhibit
The exhibit at the Johnson House Historic Site features work from currently and formerly incarcerated people.
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The exhibit at the Johnson House Historic Site features work from currently and formerly incarcerated people.
The African American Museum in Philadelphia organizers hosted a Juneteenth Block Party Wednesday. People at the block party said this federal holiday honors freedom for all Americans.
A street along the north part of the Gayborood now bears the name of a prominent activist for the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, particularly in the Black community. It was especially meaningful to share his story on Juneteenth.
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The Center for Social Advocacy, based at the Johnson House Historic Site in Philadelphia, is displaying work from Art for Justice, an organization that creates exhibits out of images from currently or previously incarcerated people.
A street along the north part of the Gayborood now bears the name of a prominent activist for the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, particularly in the Black community. Eva Andersen reports more about the renaming of Michael Hinson Way and why organizers said it was especially meaningful to share his story on Juneteenth.
As we continue to mark Juneteenth, we hear from “the grandmother of Juneteenth,” Opal Lee. The 97-year-old retired Texas teacher led the movement to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. She led the annual Juneteenth walk in Dallas on Wednesday.
There are Juneteenth events underway and coming up across the Philadelphia area. Here's a quick runthrough of what to do for the holiday and how it's been observed already.
June 19th marks the third consecutive year as a federally recognized United States holiday. Some services and stores may be closed today to commemorate it.
Juneteenth became federally recognized in the U.S. in 2021, but the origins of the holiday and its name date back more than 150 years.
Juneteenth has been celebrated since 1866 and officially became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021. Here are some events throughout the Philadelphia region to celebrate and learn more about the holiday.
The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival, celebrating unity and culture, was led by Mayor Cherelle Parker Sunday down South 52nd Street.
Mayor Cherelle Parker led the Juneteenth parade in West Philadelphia. Neighbors said the celebration represents solidarity, freedom and hope.
People from all walks of life came together on Germantown Avenue Saturday for the 18th annual Juneteenth Festival.
The community came together to celebrate Juneteenth early at the historic Johnson House in Germantown.
Staff at the Johnson House Historic Site in Philadelphia say the Juneteenth Festival is a place to play and to interact and learn about history of the holiday. Ross DiMattei was live all morning hearing about the festival.
The Philadelphia police highway patrol unit will assist "mobile surge units" as the city tries to have more police officers on the street on weekend nights. Meanwhile there are events all around the city to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday that falls on June 19.
There's no need to get FOMO if you're not going to the shore this weekend because the Philadelphia region will be bumping with events and festivals you won't want to miss.
Decades before Juneteenth, free Black Americans thrived in the South Jersey community of Timbuctoo. Meet the native son trying to preserve its history.
Formerly enslaved people were free in Timbuctoo, New Jersey 60 years before Juneteenth - the national holiday marking Union troops' arrival in Texas to carry out the Emancipation Proclamation. Tucked in Westampton, Burlington County, the site includes gravestones of Black soldiers who fought in the Civil War. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The Philadelphia area is abuzz this weekend with festivals and concerts you won't want to miss. Here's a list of events and festivities going on this weekend around the Delaware Valley.
The flag raising at city hall marked the beginning of several events throughout the city for Juneteenth.
Some of the artwork students created to help in the teaching of the holiday were proudly displayed.
Organizers say events like Juneteenth are important in creating a stronger and more unified community.
Residents of all backgrounds came to celebrate Freedom Day.
A water main break was disrupting traffic on Route 40 eastbound Wednesday morning in Hares Corner, New Castle County.
A martial arts studio in Voorhees, New Jersey, is seeing more kids interested in self-defense in the wake of an abduction attempt in nearby Berlin Township.
An agreement between CCP and the Faculty and Staff Federation of Community College of Philadelphia came hours before employees were set to strike.
Students in Camden County, New Jersey, are saying yes to their prom dresses and tuxedos.
Wednesday will turn breezy and cooler with some clouds bubbling up in the afternoon.
A water main break was disrupting traffic on Route 40 eastbound Wednesday morning in Hares Corner, New Castle County.
A martial arts studio in Voorhees, New Jersey, is seeing more kids interested in self-defense in the wake of an abduction attempt in nearby Berlin Township.
An agreement between CCP and the Faculty and Staff Federation of Community College of Philadelphia came hours before employees were set to strike.
The company behind the Portal insisted that vandalism was not a factor in the decision to move it from Philadelphia's LOVE Park.
Students in Camden County, New Jersey, are saying yes to their prom dresses and tuxedos.
A water main break was disrupting traffic on Route 40 eastbound Wednesday morning in Hares Corner, New Castle County.
An agreement between CCP and the Faculty and Staff Federation of Community College of Philadelphia came hours before employees were set to strike.
A Philadelphia councilmember is asking the public for help after she said her dog, Buzz, was stolen over the weekend.
University of Pennsylvania President J. Larry Jameson says the funding halted by the Trump administration includes dollars earmarked for drug screening against deadly viruses and much more.
Officers and children on Tuesday remembered fallen officer Lauretha Vaird, a Philadelphia police officer who was killed on the job in 1996.
A martial arts studio in Voorhees, New Jersey, is seeing more kids interested in self-defense in the wake of an abduction attempt in nearby Berlin Township.
Students in Camden County, New Jersey, are saying yes to their prom dresses and tuxedos.
One week after Washington Township's School Board voted to suspend Superintendent Dr. Eric Hibbs, the board appointed an interim superintendent.
Ewing police said four New Jersey students were taken to the hospital after possibly eating cannabis gummies on Monday.
Aiming to offer peace of mind, police departments around Philadelphia are sending officers to homes whose owners are on vacation.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
The heaviest rain moving into the Philadelphia region on Monday will fall over South Jersey and the Shore.
Friday marks exactly nine months since a deadly crash in New Castle, Delaware that changed a family forever.
Todd and Traci Bult visited Delaware to renew their vows for the 38th time after traveling across the country to reaffirm their love.
St. Patrick's Day festivities were in full swing Monday as people gathered in Wilmington, Delaware, to celebrate Irish heritage, history and community.
Respiratory therapy students at Gwynedd Mercy University are using liverwurst to perfect their biopsy techniques.
A new survey from the National Sleep Foundation reveals nearly 90% of Americans say sleep apnea is a serious condition.
Attorneys say they are close to a long-term deal to keep the Pennsylvania health system open.
The Superhero Project is helping families have eyes on their babies in the NICU at all times with AngelEye CameraSystem.
An agreement was reached on Friday after plans were in jeopardy to save Crozer Health and keep two Delaware County hospitals open.
Gabrielle Paoletti, the owner of Her Bridal Collective, has partnered with her longtime friend to help survivors of domestic violence through a nonprofit.
ShopRite is recalling ground beef, pork and meatloaf mix made and sold in its Clementon, New Jersey store on March 20.
Tequilas Restaurant on Locust Street has reopened after a fire damaged the building two years ago.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
A grandson is honoring his grandmother who was a pillar in the Audubon community in South Jersey and the heart of his family.
Philadelphia commuters are frustrated with the persistent operator unavailability on SEPTA buses, trolleys and subways.
An NTSB list of 68 bridges that should be evaluated for collapse risk includes five in the Philadelphia area that cross the Delaware River.
A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 South near mile marker 2.0 in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, disrupted traffic Tuesday.
New Jersey Transit says someone was struck near the River Line's Cinnaminson station on Tuesday morning.
SEPTA says its schedule changes will improve commuters' experience around the Philadelphia area.
Scott Laughton faced the Flyers, his former team, for the first time since being traded to the Maple Leafs. The Flyers have lost six games in a row.
Darris Nichols aims to bring accountability to La Salle men's basketball as the Explorers hope to get back to respectability.
Karlo Matkovic had a season-high 19 points and eight assists, Antonio Reeves had five 3-pointers and 17 points and the Pelicans beat the 76ers, 112-99.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing veteran offensive tackle Kendall Lamm to a one-year deal on Monday, NFL Network reported.
Kody Clemens beat out Buddy Kennedy for the Phillies' final bench spot on their opening-day roster, Dave Dombrowski said Monday.
After closing its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the newly-renovated Atlantic City Aquarium has reopened to the public.
Celebrating 20 years as a band, the Jonas Brothers played a show at the American Dream mall on Sunday.
The Jonas Brothers are bringing their newly-announced "JONAS20: Living The Dream Tour" to two arenas in the Greater Philadelphia area this August.
Aviation fans will flock to the Wildwoods this September for the Thunder Over the Waves Airshow. Here's what spectators can look forward to.
From the Julia Child martini to a Maya Angelou rum drink, Insatiable owner Denise Gesek is trying to honor trailblazers this Women's History Month.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A spokesperson for CCP tells Brandon Goldner students can go to class with no interruption Wednesday after a deal was reached, and that the college looks forward to sharing more details soon.
A martial arts studio in Berlin Township, New Jersey offered a free self-defense class for families and kids after a reported abduction attempt of an eight-year-old girl headed to school. After the class sold out, they added another session.
Prosecutors allege former detectives Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago and Frank Jaster-Zambesky lied under oath and were rushing to solve the 1991 murder mystery of 77-year-old Louise Talley.
Students in South Jersey said "yes" to their prom dresses and tuxedos on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia region can expect breezy and cooler conditions Wednesday. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.