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CraftNOW Create will return this summer with free arts camps for 6,000 children at a record 133 local sites from July 6 to Aug.

14. The nonprofit will partner with local artists & museums to offer over 10,000 hours of craft instruction and distribute take-home art kits.

Philadelphia drag legend Martha Graham Cracker (real name Dito van Reigersberg) died at 53 after a battle with leukemia; he was renowned for his monthly cabaret shows at L'Etage in Bella Vista and for co-founding the Pig Iron Theater Company.

Glen Foerd (5001 Grant Ave.) will debut two new art installations as part of Radical Americana celebrating America’s 250th and will host a free artist reception with a panel discussion featuring local artists Jessica Eldredge and Caitlin McCormack on June 7 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Historic Germantown One Pass returns June 12 through Aug.

29, offering discounted access to nine museums, historic homes, and cultural sites in Germantown. Passes cost $43 for adults, $28 for youth and seniors, and are free for children 5 and under, and can be purchased online or at the Germantown Historical Society (5501 Germantown Ave.)

Moore College of Art and Design, a historically women’s school, will begin admitting men into its undergraduate programs in fall 2027; a board vote and community forums with nearly 500 participants led to the change + the college expects slow growth + while preserving its supportive, close community culture.

Philadelphia teachers and education advocates urge City Council to approve Mayor Parker’s proposed Uber tax to raise $50 million for saving 340 school-based jobs + reversing severe budget cuts.

Council will vote on the plan Thursday to meet the July 1 deadline.

Meredith Elementary in Queen Village has moved Tuesday's Pride parade inside the schoolyard for safety in response to conservative social media criticism + extra police will be on site while families cheer from the perimeter.

SEPTA reopened the subway concourse under Broad Street this morning linking Walnut-Locust with the 15th Street/City Hall complex.

The area now features new lighting and a cashier's booth ahead of World Cup and America 250 visitors, with Transit Police scheduled to patrol — preventing encampments — during summer.

The fate of the President's House exhibit on Independence Mall was at issue in a Tuesday court hearing.

City and federal representatives debated the loss of panels that tell the site's history, and the National Park Service said it could restore them in three weeks & $10,000 while a decision remains pending.

Deborah Heart and Lung Center introduced its first Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement procedure this spring to help patients too frail for open heart surgery.

A media campaign featuring comedian David Letterman urged race fans to get their valves checked.

The new French+Moroccan brasserie Soufiane at the Morris opened last week in the historic Morris House Hotel off Washington Square.

It offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner in a secret garden courtyard along with a unique cocktail program.

Philadelphia has prepared for years to host a FIFA World Cup match on June 14 with Hospitality Hubs, safety measures, and support stops along the Lemon Hill fan fest route.

City officials held a press conference today to confirm the city is ready & welcoming for thousands of visitors.

Group C of the 2026 World Cup features heavy favorites Brazil and Morocco, with newcomers Scotland and Haiti aiming to surprise experts.

Philadelphia fans have an edge watching Haiti face Brazil on June 19th at Philadelphia Stadium at 8:30 p.m. — a key matchup to kick off the summer tournament.