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🤧 How to survive seasonal allergies
April 17, 2025 · — Siani Colón
Is anyone else getting hit hard by allergies? I thought mine wouldn’t be too bad this year, but I’ve been sneezing and having itchy eyes this week. If you’re struggling like me, scroll down for some tips to get you through it. ⤵️

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🤣 Marlon Wayans Owns His Wild Side in New Comedy Tour
If you’re in need of a good laugh, you’re in luck. Comedian and actor Marlon Wayans is in Philly tomorrow for his “Wild Child” stand-up tour. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri caught up with him ahead of the show to discuss embracing your wild side, upcoming movies, and recommendations for the best cigar and karaoke spots in the city. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

♻️ Ways Philly Can Celebrate Earth Day
Did you know Philly was the first to celebrate Earth Week (as opposed to just Earth Day) in April 1970? With the 55th Earth Day approaching, Philly’s still going strong with celebrations and actions to take care of our planet. [Philadelphia Citizen]
🔬 Mapping Out STEM Youth Programs Around the City
The Philadelphia STEM Program Directory is helping you find extracurricular science and technology activities for students of all ages. The tool’s goal is to not only be a resource for parents and educators, but to make opportunities in STEM accessible and available to everyone. [Technical.ly]
🌟 Philly Makes the Cut in Influential People List
TIME magazine released its anticipated annual “TIME100: The Most Influential People” issue and Philly’s getting some recognition. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts made the list as an “icon” for his resilience and determination. In the “innovators” category, Kalaya’s chef and owner Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon is acknowledged for putting her heart in everything, including her cooking [TIME]
- Related: If you’re looking for more innovative restaurants like Kalaya to check out, we covered some of Philly’s essential restaurants. [🎧 City Cast Philly]
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What To Do
Thursday, April 17
- 🫂 Trauma, Resilience & Reentry: Time to Thrive! | 8-1 p.m. | Free | Fairmount Park
- 🎲 Getting Social: Game Day | 12-5 p.m. | Free | Center City
- ⚖️ Naturalization Clinic | 2-5 p.m. | Free | Lansdale
- 📽️ Confluence: Film Festival | 5-8:30 p.m. | $10 | Academy of Natural Sciences
- 🎣 Fishing Lessons | 5:30 p.m. | Free | Holmesburg
- 🔜 Future of Reading Terminal Market | 5:30-7 p.m. | Free | Center City
- 🗳️ Meet the Candidates for District Attorney | 6 p.m. | Free | Kingsessing
- 💰 People’s Budget 201: Police | 6-7:30 p.m. | Free | Virtual
- 🧑🤝🧑 Humans: A Monstrous History | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Old City
- 💼 Career Prep Series: Expert Job Search Tactics | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Temple University
- 🎞️ Secret Cinema Film Screening | 6:30-8 p.m. | $10 | Society Hill
Friday, April 18
- 🧘 Movement Mornings | 10:10 a.m. | Free | Fox Chase
- 🇩🇪 German Friday Film Fest | 6:30 p.m. | $15 | Northern Liberties
- 💃 RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party | 7-9:30 p.m. | $5 | Center City
- 😂 Comedy Show | 8-9:30 p.m. | Free | Francisville
- 🤼♂️ Ready 2 Rumble: Dance Party & Hangout | 9 p.m. | $7+ | Gayborhood
- 🌼 Springfest | 9:15 p.m. | $19 | Old City
🎥 Are you a filmmaker or know someone who is? Scribe Video Center has an open call for local filmmakers to submit their work to be part of its 28th Street Movies! outdoor screening series.
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