Pope Francis is coming to Philadelphia September 26th and 27th along with about 2 million visitors. Mayor Michael Nutter has some advice for anyone trying to get around Philly while the Pope is here for the World Meeting of Families. Be prepared to walk a couple of miles or more. The city and suburban transit systems will do their best but will be challenged to keep up.

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Come out for an awesome day of art and music at Narberth's Summer Music and Arts Festival on Sunday, June 28, 2015! Located in beautiful Narbeth, PA, this festival will start at 2 PM and go until 7 PM and feature great local bands and artists from all around the greater Philadelphia area!

Don't miss the fantastic line up of bands at this festival! Local favorite Guy Campo and the...

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The Schuykill Canal Association presents a day of music and fun at Canal Day on Sunday, June 28 2015 from 8 AM to 4 PM! Located right next to Phoenixville, this festival will take place at St. Michael Park and Lock 60 in Mont Clare, PA. There will be live music, crafts for the kids, and fun for all who come out!

Music will run at the event from 11 AM to close, featuring local...

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Lana Del Rey's new album Honeymoon is not due until September, but on Tuesday she put out the first little teasers on a new Instagram account @honeymoon. The short video clip, presumably of the title track, has the sulty singer, a garden, and a tiger. Last month she said, "honeymoon is a beautiful futureretro record and I have two beautiful video(s) shot already." Check out the :15...

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Culinary literacy took center stage at the Free Library of Philadelphia Tuesday night. The class gave people healthy and sustainable summertime cooking tips. Chef William Ambrose with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America led the cooking demonstration, which he says showcased easy to do recipes. Heather Greaves with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America says they’re also trying to...

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This morning, the U.S. Navy received 'security info' that led to the evacuation and dismissal of all non-essential personnel at both their Northeast and South Philadelphia locations. The threat turned out to be 'unfounded.' It happened around 11 a.m. Both the Naval Support Activity Center in Northeast Philadelphia at 700 Robbins Street in the Lawndale section and the Naval Shipyard in...

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Because of extreme heat today, Philadelphia public schools close at noon. Most city schools do not have air conditioning. Schools with graduation ceremonies planned for today have the option of remaining open for the ceremonies. Call individual schools to confirm graduation schedules.

Detectives in Southwest Philadelphia are looking to identify and locate a suspect involved in a...

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More than sixteen months before the election, embattled Attorney General Kathleen Kane is getting a challenger. Suburban Philadelphia Republican state Senator John Rafferty is scheduled to announce his candidacy for attorney general this week. Republican Rafferty ran for attorney general in 2012, but bowed out when then-Governor Tom Corbett supported David Freed, who lost to Democrat Kane. ...

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Mayor Michael Nutter announced this year's recipient of the Marian Anderson award. The award recognizes critically acclaimed artists who not only have had great artistic achievements but have positively impacted society through their work, service, or support of important causes. This year, nine-time Grammy winning jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis will receive the award. Marsalis is also a...

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All School District of Philadelphia schools will close early on Tuesday, June 16th at 12 p.m. dur to the forecast of high temperatures. The district says that any schools that have a scheduled graduation ceremony for Tuesday have the option to remain open for the ceremonies. Parents should contact their school directly to confirm any graduation schedules. School District updates are posted...

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