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Juneteenth 2025 in Philly: What to know and where to celebrate
Enshrined as a Pennsylvania state holiday since 2019 and a federal one two years later, Juneteenth is a commemoration of June ...
Philly celebrates Juneteenth | Things to Do
This weekend, celebrate Juneteenth, visit the Chines Lantern Festival, and dive into one of Philly's public pools.
The symbolism behind traditional Juneteenth foods—from barbecue to hibiscus
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...
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Organizers of Philly's Juneteenth parade say they don’t want end of American slavery to be forgotten
Thousands of Philadelphians are expected to gather along 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday to see colorful parade ...
What’s open and closed in and around Philly for Juneteenth: Trash pickup, mail, grocery stores, and more
From trash pickup and grocery store hours to public transit and mail delivery, here’s what’s open and closed around Philadelphia for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19.
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Juneteenth events; Books for better outcomes; ICE at Club World Cup | Morning roundup
Juneteenth 2025 in Philly: What to know and where to celebrate Celebrated in Philadelphia since the 1980s, at least, and […] ...
Williamsburg named as one of the best places to celebrate Juneteenth
U.S. News & World Report recently named Williamsburg one of the best places to celebrate Juneteenth, joining notable ...
Free Black Americans lived in NJ's Timbuctoo decades before Juneteenth — but the history is falling apart
Descendants of Timbuctoo, a historic community in Burlington County, say Westampton Township has fallen behind in maintaining the history.