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February 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021PCA celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a month-long celebration of important events and people in Black history, and the tremendous impact they have made in the United States and ar...
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January 29, 2021Jan 29, 2021Black History Month: The burning of Pennsylvania Hall
Built by the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society to serve as a meeting place for abolitionists, Pennsylvania Hall ws burned to the ground by "anti-black" rioters, four days afte...
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January 29, 2021Jan 29, 2021History of Philly food
From scrapple to soft pretzels to cheesesteaks
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January 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021PCA meal programs help nourish older adults
Food resources remain essential as older adults continue to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic effects.
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January 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021Diaries of Black women in the Civil War
Philadelphian Emilie Davis’ book, “Civil War, the Diaries of a Free Black Woman in Philadelphia, 1863-1865,” spotlights the life of a local Black woman in those turbulen...
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January 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021
Honoring African American history
the importance of studying and remembering Black history has just as much significance in 2021 as it did in 1969.
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January 18, 2021Jan 18, 2021Reflections from PCA President & CEO Najja Orr on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
An special message from PCA President & CEO Najja Orr.
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January 5, 2021Jan 5, 2021Health Brief: Cheers to a healthy new year!
The new year allows for a clean slate. There are changes we can make now to lower stress levels, improve overall health and strengthen relationships.
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January 5, 2021Jan 5, 2021Recipe Box: Try these healthy comfort foods
If you’re looking to kick-off the new year with a healthy start, Milestones has a couple recipes to get you started.
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