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March 10, 2021Mar 10, 2021
Women’s History Month: What’s in a Name?

Kamala Harris is recognized around the globe as the first female vice president of the United States. But there might never have been a United States if not for the dedicated ...
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March 10, 2021Mar 10, 2021
The social impact of Philadelphia’s Black women leaders

One of the best ways to recognize the accomplishments of women, especially those of color, is to tell their stories. or that reason, the recently published book “They Carrie...
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March 10, 2021Mar 10, 2021
Engage at home: Senior centers host remote events

Many of Philadelphia’s senior centers are offering activities, events and things to do remotely during the pandemic. Many of the centers funded by PCA offer a broad array of...
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March 10, 2021Mar 10, 2021
A time to hail women’s great accomplishments

For Women’s History Month in March, it’s important to highlight women’s accomplishments. Here are a few amazing, yet little-known, Philadelphia women throughout our cit...
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March 5, 2021Mar 5, 2021
PCA President & CEO Najja Orr to join AARP’s COVID-19 vaccine telephone town hall on March 8

AARP Pennsylvania will host a live telephone “town hall” to keep residents informed about the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan in Pennsylvania and how the coronavirus is...
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March 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Upcoming PCA training events for aging services professionals

The following programs from PCA’s 2021 Training Catalog provide an excellent grounding in the aging process for professionals in the field of aging services. See brief desc...
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February 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021
Call for artists: PCA’s 2021 Celebrate Arts & Aging virtual event

PCA is pleased to invite you to enter your unique work of art in its 19th Annual Celebrate Arts and Aging event, sponsored by PECO/Exelon, which will be held during May’s Ol...
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February 24, 2021Feb 24, 2021
Joel TeBeest Joins Philadelphia Corporation for Aging as New CFO

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) announces the newest addition to its executive leadership staff. With more than 30 years of experience in finance and operations manag...
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February 16, 2021Feb 16, 2021
PCA is offering grab and go meal sites during COVID-19

PCA is operating a series of grab and go meal distribution sites for older adults, aged 60 and older, to provide nourishment during COVID-19. In all, a total of 22 sites are o...
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