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Two Philadelphia museums cancel popular summer camps

The programs were a one-of-a-kind Philly experience.

Culture

The Academy of Natural Sciences and Penn Museum have unexpectedly nixed their longtime summer camp programs.Why it matters: The programs were a one-of-a-kind Philly experience for a generation of kids — offering fun, reliable spaces to play and learn among world-class museum collections while school was out.

Philly DA drops shooting case against well-known attorney

It's a surprising twist to the criminal case against Leonard Keith Hill, founder of Hill & Associates law firm.

News

Prosecutors have dismissed charges against a prominent Philadelphia attorney in connection with a<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" 2023 shooting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/05/09/philly-attorney-charged-in-shooting" data-vars-content-id="14c90e08-b1f3-41c9-a929-ba6310d3d6bf" data-vars-headline="Philly DA drops shooting case against well-known attorney" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/05/09/philly-attorney-charged-in-shooting" target="_self"> 2023 shooting</a> near a Center City cigar bar.Why it matters: The dismissal marks an unexpected turn in a nearly three-year case against Leonard Keith Hill, founder of<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" Hill &amp; Associates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hilljustice.com/" data-vars-content-id="14c90e08-b1f3-41c9-a929-ba6310d3d6bf" data-vars-headline="Philly DA drops shooting case against well-known attorney" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hilljustice.com/" target="_blank"> Hill &amp; Associates</a>, that drew scrutiny after a judge rejected an earlier plea deal as too lenient.

Philadelphia seafood spot wins James Beard Foundation award

The coveted accolade is a gold stamp of approval from the culinary industry's biggest name.

Food and Drink

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Oyster House" data-vars-click-url="https://oysterhousephilly.com" data-vars-content-id="3d5ade0d-52d1-4aaf-a208-6562f3320bb6" data-vars-headline="Philadelphia seafood spot wins James Beard Foundation award" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://oysterhousephilly.com" target="_blank">Oyster House</a> in Center City nabbed a James Beard America&#x27;s Classic Award.Why it matters: The coveted accolade is a gold stamp of approval from the culinary industry&#x27;s biggest name.

Funding shortfall pushes Chinatown Stitch start to at least 2029

Philadelphia hopes to secure $12.5 from a separate federal funding stream to advance the project to final design.

Construction of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Chinatown Stitch project" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/07/30/chinatown-stitch-project-federal-funding-future" data-vars-content-id="dc54c0c1-7ce7-4cd2-9be4-4ddb330de06e" data-vars-headline="Funding shortfall pushes Chinatown Stitch start to at least 2029" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/07/30/chinatown-stitch-project-federal-funding-future" target="_self">Chinatown Stitch project</a> is being pushed back until at least 2029 as city and state officials scramble to secure new funding to get the project across the finish line.Why it matters: The delay became all but inevitable after the project lost federal funding last year under cuts included in President Trump&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;big beautiful bill,&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/05/02/chinatown-stitch-federal-funding-cuts" data-vars-content-id="dc54c0c1-7ce7-4cd2-9be4-4ddb330de06e" data-vars-headline="Funding shortfall pushes Chinatown Stitch start to at least 2029" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/05/02/chinatown-stitch-federal-funding-cuts" target="_self">&quot;big beautiful bill,&quot;</a> leaving local leaders to fill a major budget gap.

How to volunteer during Martin Luther King Day Jr. weekend in Philadelphia

This is one of those times Philadelphians step up and show why we're called the City of Brotherly Love.

Roll up your sleeves and make a plan to volunteer this weekend during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.Why it matters: Philadelphians will show why we&#x27;re called the City of Brotherly Love.

Philadelphia weekend: Carols, sauna pop-up and LEGO

Fill up your weekend social calendar with these popular events.

Things to Do

😛 The Delco <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fare &amp; Flair Nights" data-vars-click-url="https://visitdelco.com/blog/towns-main-streets/celebrate-the-season-in-delaware-county/" data-vars-content-id="a95be420-49bf-4266-9206-f58341918162" data-vars-headline="Philadelphia weekend: Carols, sauna pop-up and LEGO" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://visitdelco.com/blog/towns-main-streets/celebrate-the-season-in-delaware-county/" target="_blank">Fare &amp; Flair Nights</a> take over Media&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rose Tree Park" data-vars-click-url="https://visitdelco.com/things-to-do/family-fun/rose-tree-park/" data-vars-content-id="a95be420-49bf-4266-9206-f58341918162" data-vars-headline="Philadelphia weekend: Carols, sauna pop-up and LEGO" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://visitdelco.com/things-to-do/family-fun/rose-tree-park/" target="_blank">Rose Tree Park</a> this weekend. Local merchants, food trucks and entertainment. Saturday-Sunday, 5-8:30pm🏒 Twice the ice. The Flyers take on the Golden Knights tonight at 7pm at the Xfinity Mobile Arena (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/philadelphia-flyers-vs-vegas-golden-knights-philadelphia-pennsylvania-12-11-2025/event/300062EFA9CC38BE?landing=c" data-vars-content-id="a95be420-49bf-4266-9206-f58341918162" data-vars-headline="Philadelphia weekend: Carols, sauna pop-up and LEGO" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/philadelphia-flyers-vs-vegas-golden-knights-philadelphia-pennsylvania-12-11-2025/event/300062EFA9CC38BE?landing=c" target="_blank">Tickets</a>: $34+), and then are back in action Saturday at 7pm against Carolina (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/philadelphia-flyers-vs-carolina-hurricanes-philadelphia-pennsylvania-12-13-2025/event/300062EFA9CE38C0?landing=c" data-vars-content-id="a95be420-49bf-4266-9206-f58341918162" data-vars-headline="Philadelphia weekend: Carols, sauna pop-up and LEGO" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/philadelphia-flyers-vs-carolina-hurricanes-philadelphia-pennsylvania-12-13-2025/event/300062EFA9CE38C0?landing=c" target="_blank">Tickets</a>: $46+).

Package theft declines in Philadelphia

In Philly, porch theft led to an estimated $450 million in losses last year.

Holidays

Mail package theft across Philadelphia has been trending downward recently, but still accounts for staggering financial losses.Why it matters: The peak <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="holiday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/12/09/holiday-market-guide" data-vars-content-id="556fd3d7-bcbb-4ee7-b02b-95868da3a0b8" data-vars-headline="Package theft declines in Philadelphia" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/12/09/holiday-market-guide" target="_self">holiday</a> season is upon us, bringing a surge in deliveries and more chances for porch pirates to strike.

Your guide to Philadelphia's holiday markets

Get into the spirit of the season while supporting local businesses.

If you need to check off that holiday wish list, Philadelphia&#x27;s markets have you covered.Why it matters: You&#x27;re knocking off two partridges with one stone: Getting in the season&#x27;s spirit. Check. <ul><li>Supporting local businesses. Check.</li></ul>

Giving Tuesday: Back Philly news and children's literacy

Because they're the gifts that keep on giving.

There&#x27;s a little <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Scrooge" data-vars-click-url="https://youtu.be/8ycNuvNcymI?si=xkSblVWwuLIjDcJV&amp;t=115" data-vars-content-id="2029a4a2-3350-4353-8676-8e1147f70afc" data-vars-headline="Giving Tuesday: Back Philly news and children&#x27;s literacy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://youtu.be/8ycNuvNcymI?si=xkSblVWwuLIjDcJV&amp;t=115" target="_blank">Scrooge</a> inside us all — but today, let&#x27;s channel the benevolent, redeemed one at the end of &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="A Christmas Carol" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziwQx5hDVec" data-vars-content-id="2029a4a2-3350-4353-8676-8e1147f70afc" data-vars-headline="Giving Tuesday: Back Philly news and children&#x27;s literacy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziwQx5hDVec" target="_blank">A Christmas Carol</a>.&quot;Why it matters: It&#x27;s Giving Tuesday and a single day of charity can have a profound ripple effect on someone&#x27;s life.

How to watch Philadelphia's 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade

Billed as the oldest in the country, this year marks the 106th march of the annual tradition.

Start your Turkey Day with Philadelphia&#x27;s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday.Why it matters: Billed as the oldest in the country, this year marks the 106th march of the annual tradition.

Tips for avoiding Thanksgiving travel headaches around Philly

Planning ahead is your best shot at skipping (most of) the crowds on the roads and in airports.

Transit

The busy Thanksgiving travel season is underway.Why it matters: Planning ahead is your best shot at skipping (most of) the crowds on the roads and in airports.

Mapped: Pennsylvania's share of veterans

Veterans Day is Tuesday — and that means we&#x27;re saluting Pennsylvania&#x27;s roughly 601,500 veterans. By the number: The comes to 5.8% of the Commonwealth&#x27;s civilian population 18 and over, putting Pennsylvania 39th among all states, D.C. and Puerto Rico, per 2024 U.S. Census Bureau data

Halloween registry maps decorates homes, events in West Philadelphia

It's your go-to guide for making the most of the ghoulish holiday in that part of the city.

A new Halloween registry is making the search for decorated homes and spooky festivities in West Philadelphia easier than ever. Why it matters: It&#x27;s your go-to guide for making the most of the ghoulish holiday.

Pennsylvania's apple fight: York over Honeycrisp

How do you like them <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="apples" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/10/07/indianapolis-readers-pick-favorite-apple" data-vars-content-id="77e2088b-2633-4993-97b5-4ad8ab6fefed" data-vars-headline="Pennsylvania&#x27;s apple fight: York over Honeycrisp" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/10/07/indianapolis-readers-pick-favorite-apple" target="_self">apples</a>? If the answer is &quot;local,&quot; then you&#x27;re probably munching on these.Why it matters: Tomorrow is National Apple Day — and we&#x27;re giving a sweet salute to a delicious fruit core to Pennsylvania, as the country&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fourth-largest apple producer" data-vars-click-url="https://extension.psu.edu/apple-production" data-vars-content-id="77e2088b-2633-4993-97b5-4ad8ab6fefed" data-vars-headline="Pennsylvania&#x27;s apple fight: York over Honeycrisp" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://extension.psu.edu/apple-production" target="_blank">fourth-largest apple producer</a>.