Your Guide to April 2025 in Philly
There is absolutely nothing to do in Philly this month…April Fools! The weather is heating up, and so are our calendars. The team is taking you to some live music events for national jazz month. Also we’re getting outside with four food festivals. But this month isn’t just all fun and games – don’t forget to file your taxes before April 15th. And check out these local free tax resources for some help.
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