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Hundreds of folks gathered at Girard College Monday for the 29th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, the largest service event in the country.

As Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is celebrated across the country this weekend, civil rights advocates say it carries extra resonance this year.

Philadelphia is home to the largest MLK Day event in the country.

Here’s a look at some MLK Day volunteer and engagement opportunities, from panel discussions to community cleanups.

Community clean-ups, voter outreach, a concert event, and much more are planned for the MLK Day of Service in and around Philadelphia. City leaders gathered Wednesday afternoon to provide more

The event has many service projects, including the creation of a mural to celebrate the history of the civil rights movement.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker visited Girard College on Jan. 3, 2024, to announce plans for the upcoming 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

Dozens of community leaders, activists, and residents joined Global Citizen Wednesday night at Reading Terminal Market. The 15th Annual “Beer Summit” event focused on solutions to Philadelphia’s chronic gun violence.

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