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***Evening Update*** Rain continues to gradu...

***Evening Update*** Rain continues to gradually overspread the region from southwest to northeast and will continue to do so through this evening. The rain could be heavy at times overnight and while we are not expecting any widespread, major problems, localized urban and small stream flooding could occur in a few spots. The heaviest rain tapers off Wednesday morning but some showers may return by afternoon. Thursday will feature a respite with sunshine and relatively warm temperatures before the next system could bring some more rain by Friday. In the longer range, the outlook heading into next week is for mainly dry and progressively warmer weather! For local forecast details specific to your location, please visit weather.gov/phi and enter your city or zip code in the upper left.

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"We produced this play over ten years ago bef...

"We produced this play over ten years ago before we had fully secured an audience base. Now, with a steady audience of young intellects, I hope this play will be a departure and yet give us some perspective on our current situation.” http://ucreview.com/curio-theatre-company-concludes-mainstage-season-with-joseph-hellers-stag-p7787-86.htm Curio Theatre Company

Curio Theatre Company Concludes Mainstage Season with Joseph Heller's Stage Adaptation of Catch-22
The play, set in the heart of World War II, runs April 25 to May 19.
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“It always seems to be that society does not ...

“It always seems to be that society does not like a mirror held up to itself ... Bizet wrote what’s essentially a blue-collar opera about a working-class girl, knowing that a middle-class audience was going to bridle at this and say, ‘We don’t want to see this story about some immoral young woman.’ ” http://philadelphiafreepress.com/opera-philadelphias-carmen-shines-a-light-on-the-outsiders-p7258-95.htm Academy of Music Opera Philadelphia Bizet

Opera Philadelphia's "Carmen" shines a light on the outsiders
Paul Curran's production of "Carmen" takes place in the 1950s and explores the titular character as an outcast fighting for her place in the world.
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"Father, Son Survive After House Collapses Du...

"Father, Son Survive After House Collapses During Possible Gas Explosion."

S. Philly Building Collapses After Possible Gas Explosion
A South Philadelphia home collapsed Monday night following a possible gas explosion.
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17 days until the Auction! With our biggest f...

17 days until the Auction! With our biggest fundraiser and most exciting social event looming it’s time to start turning up the excitement. Stay tuned to FB for more event teasers. Live Auction Item: A Craft Beer Lovers DREAM Pub & Kitchen dinner with craft beer pairing for 12 Invite your closest friends to join you for an incredible evening of food and beer in a private room. Pub & Kitchen will prepare a snack board, appetizer, entrée and dessert, all paired with a craft beer selection by a representative from beer distributor 31st and Wharton, who will be on hand to curate and explain the selections. Learn more about Auction for a Growing Greenfield and buy tickets HERE: https://greenfieldhsa.schoolauction.net/auction2018 31st and Wharton Pub & Kitchen

Greenfield Home and School Association
17 days until the Auction! With our biggest fundraiser and most exciting social event looming it's time to start turning up the excitement. Stay tuned to FB for more event teasers. Live Auction...
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Come out tonight for a community conversation...

Come out tonight for a community conversation from 6pm-7:30pm about Map the Gap, a student-driven project around digital access to housing resources in the community. Dinner will be served.

Drexel University Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships
Come out tonight for a community conversation from 6pm-7:30pm about Map the Gap, a student-driven project around digital access to housing resources in the community. Dinner will be served.
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Participants learn how to get a free rain bar...

Participants learn how to get a free rain barrel from the Philadelphia Water Department. The workshop will also present information about reduced pricing for downspout planters, rain gardens, depaving, and permeable pavers. http://ucreview.com/rain-barrel-workshop-at-lucien-e-blackwell-library-next-week-p7786-1.htm Philadelphia Water Department Blackwell Regional Library Adult/ Teen Department

Rain barrel workshop at Lucien E. Blackwell Library next week
Collecting rainwater conserves water, provides free water for landscaping and helps with sewer overflow.
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Severe weather awareness week continues. Toda...

Severe weather awareness week continues. Today's topic is severe thunderstorms. The definition of a severe thunderstorm is hail of 1" in diameter or larger and/or winds of at least 58 mph. The best place to be in a severe thunderstorm is inside a building. If that isn't available, a second, but not as good, option is inside a vehicle (excluding convertibles).

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Severe weather awareness week continues. Today's topic is severe thunderstorms. The definition of a severe thunderstorm is hail of 1" in diameter or larger and/or winds of at least 58 mph. The best...
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EPBN April Newsletter🌸🌷🌳
Dear Friends & Neighbors, Our next general meeting is Wednesday, April 25th at 6:30PM at Reed Street Presbyterian Apartments (16th and Reed). Please join us! Our guest speaker will be Officer Kim Hickinson from the 17th Police District who will speak with us about crime victim assistance.
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Dry and cool tonight with lows generally rang...

Dry and cool tonight with lows generally ranging from the mid 30s to the mid 40s. Tuesday starts off dry before rain moves in west to east through the afternoon. Temperatures will be cooler than Monday for most areas with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. For the latest forecast details specific to your location please visit weather.gov/phi and enter your city or zip code in the upper left.

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Dry and cool tonight with lows generally ranging from the mid 30s to the mid 40s. Tuesday starts off dry before rain moves in west to east through the afternoon. Temperatures will be cooler than...
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Grays Ferry Civic Association shared FOX 29's...

We hope and pray our neighbors are ok.

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BREAKING: Crews are responding to a house collapse due to a possible gas explosion on the 1200 block of South 20th Street in Point Breeze. THE LATEST HERE: https://bit.ly/2HpdHqU
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The fair features some crafters you won't fin...

The fair features some crafters you won't find at any other fairs, according to Emily Dorn. Other unique offerings include entertainment from the Philadelphia Women's Slavic Ensemble and Tangle Movement Arts. http://ucreview.com/go-west-craft-fair-features-artisans-artists-and-acrobats-this-weekend-p7785-1.htm VIX Emporium As The Crow Flies & Co

Go West Craft Fair features artisans, artists and acrobats this weekend
The yearly event features around 90 vendors plus live music, trapeze artists and more.
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Friends of Chester Arthur added 2 new photos....

A huge thank you to Baby Wordplay, Ms. Pauline, and everyone for coming and making yesterday’s event a successful day. If anyone is interested in being added to the FoCA newsletter or joining one of the committees, please send an email to arthurschoolgroup@gmail.com

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Friends of Chester Arthur added a new photo.
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Today we honor those lost in the Armenian Gen...

Today we honor those lost in the Armenian Genocide of 1915, as well as their survivors. Marc 2Ray's music unites us in remembrance with the powerful message "Love can rule the world." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xBgT4a7q90&feature=youtu.be . . . . . . . #ArmenianGenocide #1915 #Love #NeverForget

Marc 2Ray - 1915 (The Armenian Genocide)
Marc 2Ray's single, "1915," produced by Godfather, is a powerful song about the Armenian Genocide. As the grandson of a survivor, Marc walks the listener through the brutal execution of the first genocide of the twentieth century as he describes his family's escape.
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We’re in a particular moment where we need to...

We’re in a particular moment where we need to think about the future.” - Kevin Johnson http://ucreview.com/third-congressional-district-lt-gov-candidates-meet-with-west-philly-con-p7784-73.htm Rep. Dwight Evans Lt. Governor Mike Stack John Fetterman Commissioner Kathi Cozzone for Lieutenant Governor Nina Ahmad Ray Sosa for a Better PA

Third Congressional District, Lt. Gov. candidates meet with West Philly constituents
Democratic candidates for the state Lieutenant Governor and U.S. Representative for the new Third Congressional District met with West Philadelphia constituents last week. Kathi Cozzone, John Fetterman and incumbent Mike Stack made their arguments for why they should be elected Lieutenant Governor. Campaign managers for Ray Sosa and Nina Ahmad spoke in their respective places.
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Drexel's Kline School of Law and the Communit...

Drexel's Kline School of Law and the Community Lawyering Clinic invite our neighbors in Mantua and Powelton Village to their 5th Annual Open House and Buffet Dinner Tomorrow, April 24th from 5:30 - 8pm!

Drexel University Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships
Drexel's Kline School of Law and the Community Lawyering Clinic invite our neighbors in Mantua and Powelton Village to their 5th Annual Open House and Buffet Dinner Tomorrow, April 24th from 5:30 - 8pm!
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Hi neighbors! It’s been awhile. Thought this ...

Hi neighbors! It’s been awhile. Thought this was a good one.

Point Breeze Dog Park
Hi neighbors! It's been awhile. Thought this was a good one.
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"What an opportunity for a travel writer! Tha...

"What an opportunity for a travel writer! That’s what I thought as I chatted up the Ireland people and the leper colony Molokai people." - Thom Nickels http://philadelphiafreepress.com/city-safari-my-safari-to-the-pa-convention-center-p7253-1.htm

City Safari: My Safari to the PA Convention Center
As an occasional travel writer, when I heard that the Philadelphia Travel and Adventure show was going to be at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, I put on my safari hat and headed into Center City. The Convention Center floor was filled with information booths from many world destinations.
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Calling all future Tree Tenders: MAY 9 is t...

Calling all future Tree Tenders: MAY 9 is the start of the next Tree Tenders class. In just three Wednesday evenings, you'll become a certified Tree Tender and learn the basics of street tree planting and care. It's very cool and actually super important. $40. The details are here: https://phsonline.org/events/tree-tenders-spring-basic-training-1/

Tree Tenders Spring Basic Training | Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Help plant and care for trees in your region, your community, or your yard. Become a PHS Tree Tender! The PHS Tree Tenders® program offers hands-on tree care training for residents of the five-county Philadelphia region. The training covers tree biology, identification, planting, proper care, and working within your community.
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This is the last week to get early bird ticke...

This is the last week to get early bird tickets for A NICE Night at On Point Bistro. Prices will go up to $65 after April 30th, so don't wait!

Neighbors Investing in Childs Elementary
Neighbors Investing in Childs Elementary, Philadelphia, PA. 560 likes · 4 talking about this. NICE, Neighbors Investing in Childs Elementary, helps support excellent education for all children in the...
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Today is the start of severe weather awarenes...

Today is the start of severe weather awareness week. We are starting off with the topic of tornadoes. For more information on this and other topics for severe weather awareness week, visit https://www.weather.gov/ctp/SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek

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Today is the start of severe weather awareness week. We are starting off with the topic of tornadoes. For more information on this and other topics for severe weather awareness week, visit...
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Check out what we have going on this week

Check out what we have going on this week

Drexel University Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships
Check out what we have going on this week
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Did you catch the Grave Gardener Program on C...

Did you catch the Grave Gardener Program on CBS Sunday Morning today? Watch it again online below, then learn more and donate to the program through gravegardeners.org. 🌷🌱🌷

Grave gardening: Tending more than just flowers
"How Does Your Garden Grow" is the question posed by an age-old nursery rhyme. Tony Dokoupil has our most unusual answer: Every great summer garden really begins in the winter, with a ritual of seeds and shovels. But these gardeners -- volunteers at The Woodlands, a 54-acre oasis in West Philadelphia, have an extra challenge each year.
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Happy Sunday morning! We are in store for ano...

Happy Sunday morning! We are in store for another quiet weather day with pleasant afternoon highs in the mid 60s for most locations and near 60 for higher elevations in the Poconos. We are looking at similar temperatures the rest of this week, with slightly cooler highs Tuesday.

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Happy Sunday morning! We are in store for another quiet weather day with pleasant afternoon highs in the mid 60s for most locations and near 60 for higher elevations in the Poconos. We are looking at...
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Tune in to CBS Sunday Morning to see the Grav...

Tune in to CBS Sunday Morning to see the Grave Gardeners at approximately 9:23am on NATIONAL TV!! Want to help the program grow? Learn how here: https://www.gravegardeners.org/

Grave Gardeners
Information about The Grave Gardeners, a program of The Woodlands Trust for Historic Preservation in Philadelphia, PA. A group of volunteer gardeners who plant victorian-era gardens in cradle graves at the National Historic Landmark Cemetery.
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Good Saturday afternoon all. Hope you are enj...

Good Saturday afternoon all. Hope you are enjoying the sunny weather! Temperatures are slightly below average but still mild compared to how chilly this spring has been so far. Have a good weekend everyone!

!!! TONIGHT !!! is Lightbox Film Center 's f...

!!! TONIGHT !!! is Lightbox Film Center 's first birthday! 🎉🎉🎉 Come on over at 7:00PM for a screening of Bernardo Bertolucci's film Before the Revolution, and stay for refreshments and hot Euro beats spun by DJ Silvia at 9:00PM. Learn more: http://bit.ly/lightbox1year Buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/lightbox1yearTix #lightbox1year #HBDLightbox #Lightbox #film #italiancinema And of course, thanks to our sponsors, SSD Technology Partners Yards Brewing Co. Tito's Handmade Vodka

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Join us as we celebrate our first year as Lightbox Film Center, following the rebranding of International House's 40 year-old film and media arts program in Spring 2017. Guests are invited to celebrate this milestone with food, drink, and music in our beautiful Galleria after the screening of famed Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci's stunning second feature Before the Revolution.
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Join us Thursday Apr 26th from 6pm-7pm for Ga...

Join us Thursday Apr 26th from 6pm-7pm for Garden Talk: HIDDEN HUNGER & THE IMPACT OF COMMUNITY GARDENS and enjoy light healthy refreshments.

Podcasts are LIVE for next week's Tales From ...

Podcasts are LIVE for next week's Tales From The Woodlands Archives. Listen and give feedback to students from Villanova University, and help inform future programs at The Woodlands. (Link to podcasts in event).

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Outside of a couple of warm days last week, temperatures in April have been well below normal. Though temperatures trend a bit warmer early next week, the last week of April will be at or slightly below normal. Temperatures at or slightly above normal are possible for first week of May.

4/20 is kind of a big deal here in Grays Ferr...

4/20 is kind of a big deal here in Grays Ferry. "April 20th, 1789 – George Washington arrives at Grays Ferry, Philadelphia while en route to Manhattan for his inauguration." http://www.ebroadsheet.com/today-history-april-20/

Good afternoon everyone. After a cool morning...

Good afternoon everyone. After a cool morning, most locations have warmed into the upper 40s to near 50. Saturday morning lows will also be quite chilly but we will rebound to an even warmer afternoon. Freeze warnings are in effect tonight for Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania and Cecil County in Maryland. For a specific forecast, enter your location on our webpage: https://www.weather.gov/phi/.

Still looking for weekend plans? TOMORROW NIG...

Still looking for weekend plans? TOMORROW NIGHT is Lightbox Film Center 's first birthday! 🎉 Come on over at 7:00PM for a screening of Bernardo Bertolucci's film Before the Revolution, and stay for refreshments and hot Euro beats spun by DJ Silvia at 9:00PM. Learn more: http://bit.ly/lightbox1year Buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/lightbox1yearTix #lightbox1year #HBDLightbox #Lightbox #film #italiancinema And of course, thanks to our sponsors, SSD Technology Partners Yards Brewing Co. Tito's Handmade Vodka

International House Philadelphia | Events Calendar
Join us as we celebrate our first year as Lightbox Film Center, following the rebranding of International House's 40 year-old film and media arts program in Spring 2017. Guests are invited to celebrate this milestone with food, drink, and music in our beautiful Galleria after the screening of famed Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci's stunning second feature Before the Revolution.
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*TONIGHT* #GetNerdyPHL at the West Philly Sta...

*TONIGHT* #GetNerdyPHL at the West Philly Star Party with experts and family crafts from the Penn Museum and enjoy treats from Lil' Pop Shop! Mini chats will take place INSIDE the Hamilton Mansion! University of Pennsylvania West Philly Local University City District

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Congrats to @Drexel University on their recen...

Congrats to @Drexel University on their recent grants to improve early childhood education in West Philadelphia.

Vanguard and William Penn Foundation Award $2.6 Million in Grants to Drexel's Early Learning Initiative - DrexelNow
Two grants totaling $2.6 million will help support Drexel University's efforts to improve early childhood education in West Philadelphia. They are the first significant grants to benefit early education in the West Philadelphia Promise Neighborhood. The grants will support Drexel's West Philadelphia Action for Early Learning Initiative during the next three years.
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Still a little cool and breezy today but it w...

Still a little cool and breezy today but it will be dry with plenty of sunshine. Fair weather with sunshine persists through the weekend into early next week with a gradual warming trend. For local forecast details specific to your location please visit weather.gov/phi and enter your city or zip code in the upper left.

Catch-22 is an adaptation of the Joseph Helle...

Catch-22 is an adaptation of the Joseph Heller novel about endless military bureaucracy. Catch previews at Curio Theatre Company on April 25 and 26th, with opening night April 27th.

Catch-22
Artwork by Elizabeth Gallagher
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Showers are currently moving into the area fr...

Showers are currently moving into the area from the west. Temperatures will remain warm enough for rain but some snow is likely to mix in for the Poconos and extreme northwest New Jersey. Rain and snow showers should move out of the area by mid afternoon. Winds will pick up as showers move through and will remain blustery through the evening with lows in the mid 30s throughout much of the region and near 30 for the Poconos and northern New Jersey.

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Showers are currently moving into the area from the west. Temperatures will remain warm enough for rain but some snow is likely to mix in for the Poconos and extreme northwest New Jersey. Rain and...
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Drexel University Dornsife Center for Neighbo...

Drexel University Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships
Drexel University Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships is live now.
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Thank you to our special guests including Dre...

Thank you to our special guests including Drexel’s Andre Carrington, Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse’s Ariell Johnson, Lil’ Filmmakers’ Janine Spruill, and the moderator Drexel’s Vincent Williams for making Tuesday night's Diversity in Cinema discussion a great one!

Theatre Exile’s new “Sing the Body Electric,"...

Theatre Exile’s new “Sing the Body Electric," the “Mendelssohn Medley," Irish playwright Mark O’Rowe’s “Our Few and Evil Days” and more this week. http://philadelphiafreepress.com/notes-on-music-p7251-95.htm

Notes on Music ♫
A roundup of musical and cultural events in Philadelphia this week.
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University City District shared West Philly L...

Meet candidates for 3rd Congressional seat and Lt. Governor Thursday at USciences
Here's a chance to meet and hear from some candidates up for election in next month's primaries. The 27th Ward Democratic Executive Committee is hosting a candidates forum on Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.
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