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Zach Peckman jump rope

This Bucks County teen began jumping rope in kindergarten and now competes on the world stage

First smokestack from SS United States removed as historic ship is prepared to be sunk later this year

SS United States smokestack

Schuylkill Yards opens new park showcasing public art in University City

Schuylkill Yards Park

A treasure hunt in South Jersey has a hidden prize worth over $3,000

Veil treasure hunt

Six Flags Great Adventure cancels Holiday in the Park and delays Kingda Ka coaster replacement

The World Cup needs 3,000 volunteers in Philly next summer; here's how to get involved

World Cup Fashion District

Help name FDR Park's new flock of eight bird-shaped boats

FDR heron boats

Northern Liberties Night Market that was scheduled for Wednesday is canceled over rising costs from the city

Northern Liberties Night Market

As President Trump pushes to exclude trans women from sports, a Philly group is creating new leagues for inclusion

Stonewall Philly Volleyball

Philly Neurodivergent Meetup provides a judgment-free space to make friends

Neurodivergent meetup

Philly's newest waterfront park opens in Bridesburg later this month

Borski Park Bridesburg

Philly declares heat emergency for Sunday through Wednesday with temperatures expected to near 100

Summer pop-up at Eakins Oval returns with beer garden, mini golf and food trucks

Eakins Oval Summer

Lights, colors and jellyfish take center stage at Adventure Aquarium's new Kaleidoscope Cove

Kaleidoscope Cove Adventure Aquarium

Netflix House at King of Prussia Mall will have mini golf, virtual reality games and a 'Wednesday'-themed carnival

Netflix House Main

Free Library seeks public input as it develops strategic plan to shape its future

Free Library town halls

Philadelphia to begin opening its public swimming pools Friday

2025 pool openings

Ballers, a pickleball and golf complex, to open in former electric company hub in Fishtown in July

Ballers Philadelphia

South Philly man reels in 72-pound catfish from Schuylkill River near new trail extension in Grays Ferry

Catfish Schuylkill River

Eric the Puzzler to unveil new citywide treasure hunt, with a two-night staycation as its top prize

Eric the Puzzler

Golf Channel docuseries will chronicle restoration of century-old Cobbs Creek Golf Course

Cobbs Creek Golf Main

Spruce Street Harbor Park and many spraygrounds open during Memorial Day weekend

Spraygrounds memorial day

After chaos last Memorial Day weekend, Jersey Shore towns warn visitors to behave this year

Ocean City Disturbances

2025 Broad Street Run: Road closures, SEPTA detours, course details and everything else you need to know

Broad Street Run

NASCAR views Penn's Franklin Field as possible site for auto racing event

NASCAR Franklin Field

How the Philadelphia Cricket Club spent months preparing for its first PGA Tour event in nearly a decade

Philadelphia Cricket Club Truist Championship

FIFA President Gianni Infantino stops by City Council, pledges $1 million to Philly and says 'Go Birds!'

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National Park Service cuts drive record reservations at Pennsylvania state parks

pa state parks

Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., is a rising source of injury

Eastern State Penitentiary to offer sports pop-up with themed talks, wiffle ball

Eastern State Penitentiary

Love Run half marathon: Here are road closures and the route for Sunday's race

love run road closures

Organization looks to open Philly's first bar that shows only women's sports

Watch Party PHL Bar

Longwood Gardens to get direct bus lines from Philly, New York City

Longwood Gardens Buses

Atlantic City airshow will return this summer after being canceled in 2024

atlantic city airshow 2025

Elmwood Park Zoo's expansion plans, which include new tiger exhibit and restaurant, move forward

Elmwood Park Zoo

Kingda Ka, once the world's tallest roller coaster, demolished at Six Flags Great Adventure

Franklin Square's playground is getting a climbing tower, rope swing and zip line

Climbing Tower Franklin Square

For third straight year, Parks & Rec is offering $1,000 bonuses to recruit lifeguards

Philly lifeguards

For Eagles Super Bowl parade, 700 pounds of confetti were shipped from Los Angeles to Philly

Center City gaming venue to let people slay zombies, sail the Seven Seas and go on other virtual reality adventures

Sandbox VR Philly

Atlantic City Airshow canceled for 2025, skipping second year in a row

New 200-foot-long pedestrian bridge opens near Forbidden Drive at Wissahickon Valley Park

Wissahickon Pedestrian Bridge

Rail Park seeks to raise $10,000 to repair damage from Saturday's fire

Rail Park Fire Fundraising

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Salute to Independence parade on July 3 shortened due to heat

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