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Families celebrated 20 years of Franklin Square’s revival on Sunday with birthday cake, carousel rides, mini golf, and a Chinese Lantern Festival running until Aug.

16. Historic Philadelphia’s restoration transformed the neglected park into a vibrant community spot between Chinatown and Old City (a cherished hub for neighbors).

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is hosting Workshop of the World: Arts & Crafts in Philadelphia, an exhibit that shows how the Centennial Expo sparked 150 years of craft innovation in the city + features key works from notable local artisans, and it will run through Oct.

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On Friday, FERC increased the funds companies must hold to sell energy on PJM’s grid, which advocates said could hamper new renewable projects.

PJM disputed the criticism, saying the change will help ensure grid reliability for customers in Pennsylvania & the region.

State officials increased funding for Pennsylvania rape crisis centers by $12 million in the 2026 budget, nearly doubling support to more than 47 centers that serve 26,000 survivors (the boost aims to restore staff and programs).

LeBron James chose Philadelphia to join the Sixers as he chases one final championship — rejecting comfortable offers from Miami, Cleveland, and Los Angeles in favor of the city’s challenging atmosphere.