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In partnership with Three Aksha and the South Asia Center at the University of Pennsylvania, the Penn Museum will mark the beginning of spring with CultureFest! Holi on Saturday, March 15, 11:00 am-4:00 pm. Known as the Festival of Colors, Holi is a Hindu tradition that signals the arrival of spring—repr...

NBC10 (WCAU-TV) announced that meteorologist Robert Johnson will join NBC10’s First Alert Weather team working Monday through Friday. A Philadelphia native, Johnson starts Monday, January 20. “We are excited to have Robert join NBC10 and return to his hometown of Philadelphia,” said Elizabeth Flores, Vice President of News for NBC10 and Telemundo62...

In collaboration with the American Center for Asian Students and the Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, the Penn Museum winds into the Year of the Snake with its 44th annual CultureFest! Lunar New Year, Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Chinese, Vietnamese, Kor...

The Unscripted Project is a free after-school program that empowers public school students with the skills and mindset for personal and professional success through improv education. By participating in these classes, students gain confidence, find their voices, and develop a mindset that helps them thrive. The program believes in the power of impr...

NBC10 and Telemundo62 announced that Wilfredo Pacheco has joined Telemundo62 (WWSI-TV) as a multi-media journalist. Pacheco will start Monday, December 2, 2024. “We are thrilled to welcome Wilfredo to our team as our new multimedia journalist for Telemundo62,” said Ana Hernandez, News Director of Telemundo62. “His reporting skills and commitm...

Teachers’ Teammates is a nonprofit in Delaware County, PA, that provides K-12 students and teachers the tools they need to succeed. Founded in 2020 by Raelyn Harman, the organization collects and distributes free school supplies, focusing on supporting educators in under-resourced schools. NBC10, Telemundo62, and the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation...

ArtSmart transforms the lives of young people in underserved communities around the United States through tuition-free music lessons and mentorship from paid, professional artists. ArtSmart offers private voice and instrumental lessons through its One-to-One Mentorship Program as well as a Vocal Theater Mentorship program, where small groups create...

 

NBC10, Telemundo62 and Comcast NBCUniversal announced more than $227,000 has been awarded to eight local nonprofit organizations through the 2024 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants. Since 2018, NBC10 and Telemundo62 have now provided more than $1.5 million to 51 local nonprofits through the grant program. Now in its seventh year, the c...

NBC10 and Telemundo62 announced its annual Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign will return for its milestone tenth consecutive year from Aug. 10 to Sept.10. As part of the monthlong event, NBC10 and Telemundo62 is partnering with local animal shelters and rescues to promote pet adoption and raise funds participating shelters and r...

Being a Resource Parent can be a challenging experience, especially for those new to it. Many children in foster care have gone through traumatic experiences that can have a lasting impact on their emotional and psychological well-being. The Foster Care Program at Concilio is dedicated to finding safe and loving homes for children in Philadelphia&#...

NBC10 and Telemundo62 announced that Yukare Nakayama has joined the Philadelphia stations as a bilingual reporter. Nakayama will start Monday, March 4, 2024. “We are excited to have Yukare join our team in Philadelphia,” said Elizabeth Flores, Vice President of News for NBC10 and Telemundo62. “As a bilingual journalist, she will bring a unique pers...

NBC10 Philadelphia announced today that Siobhan McGirl has joined the station as a full-time, general assignment reporter. McGirl will work weekend mornings and starts Monday, January 22, 2024. “We are excited to have Siobhan join NBC10,” said Elizabeth Flores, Vice President of News for NBC10 and Telemundo62. “Her passion for storytelling coupled ...