History Memorials An Old City historic site will mark the anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s death with an interactive memorial that invites visitors to take part. The Christ Church Preservation Trust …
April 2026
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Philly EventsYear 2026 Events
Germantown Jazz Festival returns in late April with three days of live music
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsFestivals Jazz The Germantown Jazz Festival returns April 24-26 with three days of live music, education and community programming across several neighborhood venues. The festival opens Friday, April 24, at …
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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain to celebrate 40 years with offbeat, genre-hopping show in Philly
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsPerformances Arts The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain will bring its 40th anniversary tour to Penn Live Arts’ Zellerbach Theatre on Saturday, April 11. The eight-member ensemble is known for …
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Northern Liberties spring block party will bring fitness classes, food, and a wine and beer garden to The Piazza
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsBlock Party Piazza A spring block party in Northern Liberties will bring together local vendors, fitness classes and food and drink offerings for a full day of activities later this …
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Philly EventsYear 2026 Events
Stenton Museum event will honor formerly enslaved Black woman who secured her freedom in 1776
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsMuseums History A North Philadelphia historic site will host an event later this month honoring the life of Dinah, a formerly enslaved Black woman who secured her freedom in 1776. …
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Philly EventsYear 2026 Events
Tiki-themed beer festival coming to Neshaminy Creek later this month
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsFestivals Beer A tiki-themed event is returning to Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company later this month. The brewery will host its fifth annual “Creek-i-Tiki Luau” on Saturday, April 25, from noon …
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Business & Finance
PECO withdraws plan to raise electric rates by 12.5%
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsPECO has withdrawn its plan to increase electric rates by an average 12.5% after facing criticism from consumers and local politicians. Last month, the energy company submitted a proposal to …
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Business & Finance
Free HR and benefits summit at the Barnes Foundation will explore AI, leadership and workplace culture
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsHuman resources and business leaders navigating rapid change in technology and workplace expectations will have a chance to dig into those challenges at a free event in Philadelphia. The Annual …
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Food & Restaurants
Margate Cherry Blossom Celebration returns in early May with music, vendors and spring activities
by myphillyconnection 10 viewsFestivals Cherry Blossoms Provided Courtesy/Margate Business Association Attendees walk along Ventnor Avenue during Margate’s Cherry Blossom Celebration, featuring food trucks, vendors, live music and spring activities. Margate’s Cherry Blossom Celebration …
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Transportation
New York museum acquires rare Philly railcar from 1960s ‘Almond Joys’ fleet
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsA group of transit enthusiasts in upstate New York acquired a 66-year-old Market-Frankford Line car, which they say stands as a "time capsule" to Philadelphia in the 1990s and represents …