AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndependence Day in Delaware & Philly: Crowds packed the Delaware riverfront and the region’s events still found ways to shine—even as storms and brutal heat forced delays. In Philadelphia, the One Philly Unity Concert for America ran long after thunderstorm warnings cleared the Parkway, then resumed with The Roots, Christina Aguilera, Meek Mill and Will Smith, ending with fireworks over the Museum of Art. FreedomFest: Northeast Philly’s FreedomFest at Pleasant Hill Park kicked off with a flag-raising, anthem and an Alliance Award, tying local veterans and community leaders to America 250. Riverfront fireworks: Camden-area revelers watched fireworks from the Battleship New Jersey as rain and lightning moved through. Hockessin parade: Hockessin held its Fourth of July parade with families lining Old Lancaster Pike. Weather disruption: A severe thunderstorm watch covered parts of Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New York, with damaging winds and lightning possible. Local public safety: A woman was shot in the parking lot of a pizza shop in Claymont and remains in critical condition. Arts & culture: Delaware-area theater news included Second Street Players bringing “Gypsy” to Milford starting July 10. America 250 keeps going: Philadelphia buried a “don’t open until 2276” time capsule with notes from 12 Delaware residents.
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