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Philly Schools Close Due To Heat / Goodnight Wissahickon / StrEAT Festival: Roxborough Week In Review

Here's the top headlines from the local area over the past week.

'Goodnight Wissahickon Valley Park' Book Published

A children's book all about Wissahickon Park - from morning through night - has officially hit the shelves.

Philadelphia Schools To Close Early On Friday Due To Near Record Heat

Near record high temperatures are forecasted on Friday, leading both public and private schools in Philadelphia to close early.

Manayunk's StrEAT Festival: Food Trucks Galore, Live Music, No Traffic On Main Street

Stroll through Main Street Manayunk for one of the neighborhood's best festivals of the year.

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Drought Watch Declared for Philadelphia

Philadelphia County was among four additional Pennsylvania counties in which a drought watch was declared, officials announced Wednesday.

Local Firm To Use Rock Concert to Teach Finance in Philly Schools

The unique group will "use the power of a live rock performance to deliver inspirational lessons of finance and discipline.

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Kildares in Manayunk Shuts Down

The bar on Main Street Manayunk officially closed its doors September 4. What should replace it?

Philly Nonprofit CEO Named to International 30 Under 30 List

Jeff Fonda, founder and CEO of The Literate Earth Project, was recognized by the International Literacy Association for his work in Uganda.

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