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Juneteenth remains joyous at African American Museum’s block party in Center City
While Juneteenth celebrations have scaled back in some cities under Trump, the mood in Philly remained defiant and joyous on ...
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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 ...
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Philly’s National Constitution Center celebrates Juneteenth with programs celebrating freedom fighters
The museum’s special programming targeted visitors who may not have known about America’s second independence day and the ...
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African American Museum in Philadelphia, Wawa Welcome America host Juneteenth Block party
There are a number of musical acts and performances throughout the day, with headliners DJ Drama, DJ Kid Capri, Slick Rick, ...
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 ...
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 […] ...
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.