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June 1, 2025Jun 1, 2025Miss Lisa Lisa: The heart of Philly’s longest-running drag show
Every Thursday night for 30 years, one woman has taken the stage to light up a small bar on South Street. Her name is Miss Lisa Lisa.
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June 1, 2025Jun 1, 2025Partners in life, love and creativity: Michael Biello and Dan Martin
Multi-disciplinary artist Michael Biello and musician Dan Martin are true partners. They have been together in life, love and creativity since meeting a half-century ago.
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June 1, 2025Jun 1, 2025Free public Wi-Fi now available in many Philadelphia neighborhoods
The City of Philadelphia wants to help everyone get online, especially older adults. Free public WiFi is being added to more than 180 locations across the city.
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June 1, 2025Jun 1, 2025Housing service programs help older adults age in place
Most (89%) Americans, aged 45 and older, want to stay in their current home and community, reports AARP.
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June 1, 2025Jun 1, 2025STOP SENIOR SCAMS: How to prevent elder financial abuse
Source AARP Each year, older adults lose $28.3 billion to financial abuse and scams, AARP reports. Financial abuse is the illegal or improper use of an older adult’s money, ...
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June 1, 2025Jun 1, 2025Raising awareness of elder abuse: Event provides support, expert advice
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is June 15 each year. WEAAD shines a spotlight on the mistreatment of older adults.
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May 1, 2025May 1, 2025Want to be active? Make sure you start safely
Physical activity gets your body moving and heart beating faster. Even if you haven’t been physically active for a while, there are ways to get started. Here are some tips t...
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May 1, 2025May 1, 2025Fireman’s Hall Museum interprets history of firefighting
When William Grow attended firefighting school in the U.S. Navy, he found his life’s work. In 2016, Grow retired as a lieutenant after 30 years with the Philadelphia Fire De...
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May 1, 2025May 1, 2025Anyone can have a green thumb with windowsill gardening
Do you miss the joys of gardening? Even without access to a community garden in Philadelphia or no land to plant outdoors you can still revisit your green thumb in an accessib...
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