Here are 5 things to know about MLK Jr. and the legacy of the civil rights icon

Dive into the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Explore his journey from challenging segregation to advocating for justice and equality.

Non-profit hosts weekend of service, providing for children in need
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In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, a non-profit holds a weekend of service, with a mission to support children living in poverty, helping them look and feel their best by providing them with quality clothing and essential items.

MLK Day 2024: NBA honoring the holiday with slate of games, events

The NBA is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual day of games, a tradition dating back nearly 40 years.

What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024

As the nation celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., these are the places that are open and closed in your area on Jan. 15.

Sweethearts selling 'Situationships' boxes with blurry, mixed messages

Sweethearts said its new Valentine’s Day candy is filled entirely with “sweet, muddled nothings and literal mixed messages.”

Christmas tree takedown: Goat-friendly way to dispose your tree

When it comes time to take down your Christmas tree, consider donating it to the Philly Goat Project where hungry goats will feast on the nutritious tree-ts.

Mummers Parade 2024: City announces street closures, parking restrictions

It is the time of year to bundle up and strut on down to Center City for the 124th Mummers Parade. City officials have announced street closures and parking restrictions, ahead of the time-honored tradition on January 1.

Security tight for busy Philly weekend as police step up visibility: ‘It’s safe, we’re out there’

A lot of preparations are underway in Philadelphia in terms of security, as police don’t have just New Year’s Eve, but the Eagles game Sunday and the Mummers Parade. It’s a busy time for law enforcement.

New Year 2024: How to make resolutions last throughout the year

Marking the end of something old and the beginning of something new, January 1st, for a lot of people, means a chance to wipe the slate clean and rewrite their story. But, making the changes last can always prove tricky.

Do New Year resolutions really work?
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Marking the end of something old and the beginning of something new means a chance to wipe the slate clean and rewrite the story. But, making new year resolutions last can always prove tricky.

Mummers Parade 2024: Rehearsals for parade wrap as Mummers prepare for strut on Broad Street

Final preparations are underway for the New Year celebrations across Philadelphia, and, Saturday night, more than 10,000 Mummers prepare for the strut down Broad Street Monday morning.

Mummers make final preparations for strut down Broad Street
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Final preparations are underway for the New Year celebrations across Philadelphia, and, Saturday night, more than 10,000 Mummers prepare for the strut down Broad Street Monday morning.

Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862

Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observe on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.

FBI, law enforcement brace for potential threats during New Year's Eve bash

'I would say overall that, yes, there are threats out there, but we are out there to protect the community day in and day out,' said James Smith of the FBI