August 2024 In Philly: The 4 Biggest Events, Festivals & Exhibitions
August 2024, Philadelphia comes alive with exciting events, festivals, and celebrations that attract visitors both locally, and beyond the state.
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Jamaica’s Runners Steal the Show at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Happy Independence Day, Jamaica! On August 6th, 1962, this Caribbean country gained independence from the British. Today we are honoring Jamaican Olympians who are going for and achieving the gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
The Rise of Technical and Vocational Education in Empowering Youths in Africa
For Africa, the greatest challenge to achieving this goal is not the presence of a growing population of which the continent boasts of the highest, but the growing rate of unemployment especially amongst the younger population.
FunTimes Celebrates Niger’s Independence Day
Today is Niger’s Independence Day! On this day, August 3rd of 1960, Niger declared colonial independence from France.
The Reading Quilt: I Hadn’t Meant to Tell You This
The novel is a poignant tale of two girls from different worlds who find strength in each other, revealing that sometimes the most unlikely connections can lead to the most profound healing.
Top 5 Black Performances in NPR Tiny Desk
From well-known performers to up-and-coming artists, Tiny Desk events feature a variety of musical styles, including indie rock, hip-hop, and Afrobeats.
#EndBadGovernance: A Test Of Nigeria’s Democratic Resolve
On August 1st, 2024, Nigerian youths will once again take to the streets in a nationwide protest tagged #EndBadGovernance, echoing the fervent activism that has characterized the country’s recent history.
You’ll Flip Over These Events
As far as we know, no medals will be awarded at these upcoming local food, film, music, and literary events listed in our FunTimes column this week. But if you attend, they promise to be as joyful as watching the age-old Olympics.
IRS Direct File coming to Pennsylvania for 2025 tax-filing season, U.S. Treasury says
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro were in Philadelphia on Tuesday for a Campaign for Working Families roundtable on IRS modernization and taxpayer support.
Building Resilient Communities: The Impact Of Cooperatives On Social And Economic Stability In Africa
Cooperatives have become one of the successful tools by which several African countries have dealt with a myriad of challenges such as unemployment, community development, and poverty among many others.