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Belmont, Massachusetts, will host the 2025 Roots Picnic on May 21, featuring performances by artists including Lenny Kravitz and Meek Mill. Local officials announced road closures and other details to accommodate the event. Live Nation Entertainment organizes the festival, promising a day filled with music and entertainment.
Chickie’s & Pete’s will sponsor Free Toll Friday on the Atlantic City Expressway, covering tolls at the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza on May 23 from 4 to 5 p.m. The event will feature family activities, including a car show and free Crabfries, along with live broadcasts from local radio stations.
Philadelphia homeowners can reduce their property tax assessment by $100,000 through the Homestead Exemption, effective in 2025. This program is available to all owner-occupants, regardless of income, and can save homeowners up to $1,399 annually. Interested homeowners must apply only once to benefit permanently, barring any changes to ownership.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will announce her public schedule for Thursday, May 22, 2025. The schedule details will be available via a press release on the city’s official website. This announcement reflects the mayor's commitment to transparency and public engagement.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will outline her public schedule for Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in an announcement made on May 20, 2025. The schedule includes various engagements aimed at community outreach and municipal affairs in Philadelphia. This initiative highlights the mayor's commitment to transparency and accessibility in local governance.
The event "Stronger Together: AAPI Support in City Government" will take place on May 20, 2025, in Kateřina, Czechia, highlighting Asian Pacific American political representation. Key figures include Brenna Schmidt and Sarorng (Rorng) Sorn, focusing on immigration issues. This initiative aims to enhance support for AAPI communities in local governance.
Measles continues to pose a serious health risk in Philadelphia, with vaccination rates not meeting the 95% threshold necessary for herd immunity. The virus spreads easily, and unvaccinated individuals, especially babies and pregnant people, are particularly vulnerable. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination to prevent outbreaks.
Philadelphia officials celebrated the grand reopening of the Lawrence E. Murphy Recreation Center after a $7.5 million renovation funded by the City’s Rebuild Program and Live! Casino & Hotel. The upgraded facility now offers synthetic turf fields, new basketball courts, and other amenities to support local youth sports. Mayor Cherelle L. Parker emphasized the investment's importance for keeping young people active and safe.
The Philadelphia Department of Prisons reported a historic low in its incarcerated population, reaching 3,480 inmates on May 15, 2025. This figure marks the lowest level since April 1992 and reflects collaborative efforts to reform the justice system, including expedited court reviews and emergency bail hearings.
El sarampión, un virus altamente contagioso, continúa afectando a Filadelfia debido a bajas tasas de vacunación. Aunque el 94.5% de los niños en la ciudad están vacunados, los brotes recientes ponen en riesgo a las comunidades, especialmente a los no inmunizados. La vacuna MMR es crucial para prevenir la propagación.