Madison Elliott

Local Philadelphia Shops Participating in Small Business Saturday

Style & Shopping / By
Well, it’s that’s time of year again! Holiday shopping is in full force. And what better way to get your shopping on than at some of the many small, locally-owned businesses in the Philadelphia area? Sure, we love our chains like H&M and Zara, but there is something about that boutique/mom-and-pop shop charm that keeps loyal customers

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Jessie’s Day “Give the Gift of Scholarship” Fundraiser Celebration

Non-Profits, Out & About, Upcoming Events / By
The 13th annual Jessie’s Day “Give the Gift of Scholarship” is the fundraiser of the year. This event honors the late Jessica Beth Schwartz, who received a heart transplant at 14 years old. This life-saving operation gave her eight and a half additional years of life, and she lived them to the fullest. Jessica went on to

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A Recap of the Papal Visit in Philadelphia

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It’s Saturday morning, and after months of preparations, the Francis Frenzy, the holy hullabaloo, begins. The Benjamin Franklin Parkway starts filling with people speaking Spanish, French, German, even Italian; the varieties of language echoed throughout the crowd of over one million people. Strangers prayed the rosary together. People sparked conversations with one and another. Pilgrims

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Stevie Wonder Performs a Free Pop-Up Concert in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia had a “Wonderful” surprise today when Stevie Wonder announced he would be performing a pop-up concert at City Hall this afternoon at 3 p.m. Thousands gathered when the tweet went out this morning that the legend himself would be making an impromptu appearance in Dilworth Park. And the best part? While many would pay

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