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July 5, 2022Jul 5, 2022Ageism unmasked
Ageism – discrimination toward anyone based on age – is a sneaky thief. It robs both the young and old of being individuals rather than stereotypes.
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May 26, 2022May 26, 2022Honor, celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth, June 19, is now the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
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May 13, 2022May 13, 2022Najja R. Orr, President and CEO, achieves doctorate
Najja R. Orr, President and CEO of Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, has earned his Doctor of Business Administration degree from Temple University.
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April 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022Gram’s Gift: Using storytelling to pass down family history
Joyce Mosley, 75, hit the jackpot with a grandmother whose remarkable memory included stories from five generations.
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April 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022Older adult volunteers support children’s literacy programs
Philadelphia has a literacy gem with Tree House Books in North Philadelphia, located at 1430 Susquehanna Ave.
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February 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022‘Ballot Box’ exhibit chronicles women’s struggles to vote
For many years, only free white men who owned property could vote. A free exhibition at the Union League of Philadelphia chronicles the struggle to gain the right to vote.
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February 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022The fight for gender equality: Timeline of notable events in U.S. women’s history
American women have long fought for equal footing throughout the nation’s history – and continue to do so, proving that when there are no ceilings, the sky’s the limit.
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December 29, 2021Dec 29, 2021The Free Library of Philadelphia is a resource for lifelong learning
Working from the belief that learning doesn’t stop at a specific age, the Free Library offers diverse programming for older adults.
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October 29, 2021Oct 29, 2021Nostalgia Corner: The Thanksgiving holiday’s Philadelphia ties
Did you know that a resourceful and determined Philadelphia woman is responsible for the modern-day observance of Thanksgiving?
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