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NBC10 / WCAU-TV, Telemundo62 / WWSI-TV and Comcast NBCUniversal, announced that its competitive grant challenge, the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants, is returning in 2024 for its seventh year and will award $227,272 in unrestricted funds to eligible local nonprofits. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access more information and apply for...

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 ...

The public is invited to a free and festive event to celebrate Benjamin Franklin’s 318th birthday on Friday, February 9 from 10am to 1pm at the Benjamin Franklin Hall of the American Philosophical Society on 427 Chestnut Street. Residents, visitors, colonial characters, Philadelphia dignitaries, and Franklin himself will gather in Old City to hear ...

In partnership with the American Center for Asian Students and the National Association for Korean Schools, the Penn Museum soars into the Year of the Dragon with its 43rd annual CultureFest! Lunar New Year, on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Beginning with the first new moon and ending 15 days later on the first full moon, Lun...

The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ) will honor extraordinary journalism, young media scholars, and community standouts at its annual PABJ Awards Gala, Saturday, November 11, 2023 The awards for exemplary reporting, media management, and community activism will bepresented by PABJ, the nation’s oldest association of journalists ...

On Saturday, October 14, the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) hosted the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy® Awards during its annual gala at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. A total of 88 entries in 79 categories were recognized during the 41st annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy® Awards. The ...

Cathedral Kitchen, the largest emergency meal provider in South Jersey, will host over 500 guests at their 15th annual Harvest for Hunger, on Thursday, November 2, from 6 – 9 p.m. at Lucien’s Manor in Berlin, NJ. The event features local wine, craft beer and spirts tastings as well as live and silent auctions. NBC10’s Erin Coleman, who serves on&#8...

Berks County Latin Festival – Hosted by Hispanic Center of Reading & Berks Date: Saturday, August 26th from 2 pm – 9 pm Location: 1900 Centre Ave, Reading PA 19601 CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE Latin America Thrives in Philadelphia Date: Friday, September 8th from 11 am – 5 pm Location: JFK Plaza, Love Park, Arch St Philadelphia...

NBC10, Telemundo62 and the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation announced that seven local nonprofits will receive a total of $225,000 in unrestricted “NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants.” The winning organizations are addressing the needs of their diverse local communities through the lenses of one of three grant categories, Next...

The Penn Museum will showcase Mexico’s vibrant traditions with the annual CultureFest! Día de los Muertos, on Saturday, October 21 from 10am to 4pm. Blending Indigenous Mexican beliefs with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, Día de los Muertos is observed in Latino communities around the world and traces its roots back...

Comcast announced that a new round of 100 businesses in Philadelphia will be selected to receive comprehensive grant packages that include business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover. Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all smal...

NBC10 Philadelphia announced that meteorologist Justin Godynick will join NBC10’s First Alert Weather team. Godynick will be on the 4pm and 6pm newscasts Wednesday through Friday, as well as weekend evenings. He starts Wednesday, June 7. “We are excited to welcome Justin to our NBC10 Philadelphia First Alert Weather team,” said Elizabeth Flores, Vi...