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A flavorful family meal for fall Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Warm, delectable dishes go hand-in-hand with cool fall evenings when the crisp air sends you to the kitchen for a filling meal. Look no... The post A flavorful family meal for fall appeared first on ThePhillyFiles.com.
Police officer facing DUI, other charges after crash into house Wednesday, February 10, 2021
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA — The person who crashed his vehicle into a home over the weekend is apparently a Philadelphia police officer who now faces... The post Police officer facing DUI, other charges after crash into house appeared first on ThePhillyFiles.com.
4 tips for keeping your pet’s coat healthy Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Dogs and cats come in many shapes and sizes, and can have a range of different coats, from short-haired to long and smooth to... The post 4 tips for keeping your pet’s coat healthy appeared first on ThePhillyFiles.com.
10 Foods You Think Are Healthy That Really Aren’t Monday, February 8, 2021
Think you’re eating healthy foods? Think again. Don’t get it twisted; some unhealthy foods only sound like they’re healthy …. On the positive side, energy bars have protein and... The post 10 Foods You Think Are Healthy That Really Aren’t appeared first on ThePhillyFiles.com.
Get the dish on proper nutrition for new pets Tuesday, February 2, 2021
As families continue to cope with changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are taking advantage of more time at home by welcoming... The post Get the dish on proper nutrition for new pets appeared first on ThePhillyFiles.com.
7 things to know about maternal vaccines Monday, February 1, 2021
Before you become pregnant, learn how to protect yourself and your child from serious diseases. Talk to your health care professional to make sure... The post 7 things to know about maternal vaccines appeared first on ThePhillyFiles.com.
5 ways to give your furry friend a little extra love Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Pets have a unique ability to make their owners’ lives happier, offering unconditional love, companionship and even health benefits. In fact, studies supported by... The post 5 ways to give your furry friend a little extra love appeared first on ThePhillyFiles.com.
10 easy ways to drink more water Monday, January 25, 2021
If you had a nickel for every time someone told you to drink more water, you might have enough for a down payment on a house.... The post 10 easy ways to drink more water appeared first on ThePhillyFiles.com.
Comforting dairy dishes that deliver taste and nutrition Friday, January 22, 2021
Cooler weather calls for comfort foods, and it’s hard to top soups, risottos and strata for heartwarming dishes to share with the family on... The post Comforting dairy dishes that deliver taste and nutrition appeared first on ThePhillyFiles.com.
5 ways to design with authentic materials Thursday, January 21, 2021
Creating a welcoming and relaxing space may be easier than you expect when you give natural materials a leading role in your design. Elements... The post 5 ways to design with authentic materials appeared first on ThePhillyFiles.com.

Presidents DayMonday, February 15, 2021

Presidents Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. It was originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, but the holiday became popularly known as Presidents Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present.

PurimThursday, February 25, 2021

The jolly festival of Purim starts tonight, on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar. It commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman’s plot “to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day,” as recorded in the Book of Esther. Purim means “lots” in ancient Persian, and Haman had thrown lots to determine which day he would carry out his diabolical scheme. One of the observances is a feast, which often includes wine or other intoxicating beverages.

Daylight Saving TimeSaturday, March 13, 2021

“Spring forward” tonight at 2am, the second Sunday in March. The idea of daylight saving was first conceived by (who else? Philadelphian) Benjamin Franklin to reduce electricity usage by extending daylight hours. People in about 70 countries observe Daylight Saving, but they don’t in Hawaii and most of Arizona. It’s also a good time to change batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and flashlights, and remove expired items from your refrigerator and first aid kit.

St. Patrick’s DayWednesday, March 17, 2021

The Feast of Saint Patrick is both a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17, the traditional date of death of the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick lived from about 385 to 461, but the day was only made an official Christian feast day in the early 1600s. It commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Also, the Lenten restrictions on eating, and drinking alcohol, are lifted for the day.

Beginning of SpringSaturday, March 20, 2021

At the spring (or vernal) equinox, days and nights are approximately 12 hours long, with day length starting to increase and night length starting to decrease. As the season progresses, the Earth’s axis increases its tilt relative to the sun and the hemisphere warms significantly, causing new plant growth to “spring forth,” giving the season its name. “Springtime” can also refer to the ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal and regrowth.

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