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  • Cecily Tynan and Alicia Vitarelli helped host the "Girls Night Out" event at Springfield Country Club on Monday night.
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pennsylvania news, delaware county news, breast cancer, charity, local/state
  • Hundreds of children in Philadelphia will be warm this winter thanks to the generosity of strangers.
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philadelphia news, police, charity, local/state, amy buckman
  • Susan G. Komen 3-Day kicks off
  • With determination in their minds and sneakers on their feet, 1,200 people embarked on the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia 3-Day, which kicked off this morning in Willow Grove, Montgomery County.
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philadelphia news, breast cancer, cancer, charity, local/state
  • Susan G. Komen 3-Day kicks off
  • Click play to watch the report from Action News' Katherine Scott
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philadelphia news, breast cancer, cancer, charity, local/state
  • Action News
  • Communities with big hearts are helping communities in need across greater Philadelphia today and tomorrow.
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pennsylvania news, charity, local/state
  • Komen 3-day walk kicks off in Philadelphia
  • Click play to watch the report from Action News' Katherine Scott
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philadelphia news, breast cancer, cancer, charity, local/state
  • Click Play for the report by Shirleen Allicot
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pennsylvania news, philadelphia news, charity, local/state
  • Dozens of women will unite in Wayne to do a lot of good in a little time.
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pennsylvania news, philadelphia news, charity, local/state
  • Cole and Heidi Hamels hosted The Hamels Foundation 4th Annual Diamonds and Denim Charity on Thursday night.
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philadelphia, philadelphia phillies, cole hamels, charity, local/state
  • Daniel Byrd
  • Philadelphia police have made an arrest in connection with the theft of 15 bicycles before a charity ride in Rittenhouse Square.
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philadelphia, charity, theft, local/state
  • Charity bike theft in Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia police are looking for those who stole 15 bikes before a charity ride in Philadelphia.
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philadelphia, charity, theft, local/state
  • A charity that helps families in the Delaware and Lehigh valleys will be featured on ABC's "Secret Millionaire."
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lifestyle, charity, cancer, abc, 6abc, healthcheck, ali gorman, r.n.
  • Ryan Howard and his Big Piece Foundation hosted this Stand Up for Literacy event at the Franklin Institute on Monday.
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philadelphia, ryan howard, philadelphia phillies, charity, local/state
  • A Delaware County charity foundation teamed up with a local business to scoop up some fun and raise awareness.
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pennsylvania, delaware county, cancer, charity, local/state
  • We visited Center City Philadelphia with our sign "I'm giving away $600 ask me how".
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6at4, pay 6 forward, pennsylvania, philadelphia, charity, special reports, karen rogers
  • Click play to watch the report from Action News' Karen Rogers
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6at4, pay 6 forward, pennsylvania, philadelphia, charity, local/state
  • Click play to watch Ali Gorman's report
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6at4, cancer, charity, montgomery county, pennsylvania, 6abc action news at 4
  • The battle against cancer is being fought on many fronts. This weekend, people will lace up their shoes to help a Montgomery County family fight a cancer they say gets overlooked.
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cancer, charity, montgomery county, pennsylvania, 6at4, healthcheck
  • Click play to see why zombies and their victims took over FDR Park in South Philadelphia Sunday.
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charity, military, local/state
  • Click play to watch Annie McCormick's report
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6at4, haitian earthquake, charity, education, upper darby, 6abc action news at 4
  • The president of a cancer charity founded by Lance Armstrong says the organization will persevere in the wake of the cyclist's admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs.
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lance armstrong, charity, chicago, national/world
  • Officials in Delaware are holding a food drive to help replenish the pantry stocks at state service centers where residents can go to get food.
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delaware, charity, local/state
  • Click play to watch the report from Action News
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6at4, delaware, wilmington, charity, local/state
  • Hundreds of people have new coats for the winter in Delaware.
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6at4, delaware, wilmington, charity, 6abc action news at 4
  • Tis the season for gift giving! But did you know you can help countless charities while you shop, without spending an extra penny?
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6at4, charity, fashion, holidays, 6abc action news at 4, alicia vitarelli
  • Click play to watch Alicia Vitarelli's report
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holidays, charity, fashion, local/state
  • Click play to watch Lisa Thomas Laury's report from Action News at 5:00 p.m.
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charity, hurricane sandy, philadelphia, local/state
  • A local non-profit has been keeping kids warm for 14 years now, and recently passed a major milestone. Now, Operation Warm says it's just getting started.
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philadelphia, pennsylvania, charity, local/state
  • Dave Matthews
  • The Dave Matthews Band is giving $1 million to help Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts.
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hurricane sandy, music, charity, entertainment
  • While the cleanup continues in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, one hard-hit community is getting some help from an unlikely place.
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6at4, new jersey, hurricane sandy, hurricane sandy - nj shore, hurricanes and tropical storms, charity, 6abc action news at 4
  • Click play to watch Matt O'Donnell's report
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6at4, new jersey, hurricane sandy, hurricane sandy - nj shore, hurricanes and tropical storms, charity, 6abc action news at 4
  • We took our sign that reads "I'm giving away $600. Ask me how" to Cinnaminson, New Jersey.
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6at4, pay 6 forward, charity, new jersey, special reports, karen rogers
  • Click play to watch Karen Rogers' report
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6at4, pay 6 forward, charity, new jersey, special reports
  • Click play to watch Karen Rogers' report
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6at4, pay 6 forward, charity, new jersey, special reports
  • As soon as I got out of the car Sandy Kutz and Kevin Boyd approached me and wanted to talk about someone dear to them.
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6at4, pay 6 forward, charity, new jersey, special reports, karen rogers
  • One of Philadelphia's top chefs wants to take your taste buds on a trip around the world.
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6at4, pennsylvania, philadelphia, food, charity, 6abc action news at 4, alicia vitarelli
  • Click play to watch Alicia Vitarelli's report
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6at4, pennsylvania, philadelphia, food, charity, 6abc action news at 4
  • Click play to watch Karen Rogers' report
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6at4, pay 6 forward, charity, new jersey, special reports
  • I stood out with my sign It didn't take long before we found people who knew all about our "Pay 6 Forward" stories.
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6at4, pay 6 forward, charity, new jersey, special reports, karen rogers
  • Sometimes you never know when some good fortune will come your way...
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6at4, pay 6 forward, charity, new jersey, special reports, karen rogers
  • Before the Sept. 11 attacks, the Rev. Carl Keyes was a little-known pastor of a small New York City congregation searching for members and money.
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9/11 attacks, charity, new york, national/world
  • Michael J. Fox is doing his part to make the anniversary of 9/11 about helping others.
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9/11 attacks, charity, entertainment
  • The Second Mile
  • The charity for troubled youths started by Jerry Sandusky wants to postpone its plan to transfer programs and assets to a youth ministry.
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charity, pennsylvania, local/state
  • Millie Lafreeda
  • Click play to watch Karen Rogers' special report from Action News at 4:30 p.m.
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6at4, pay 6 forward, charity, local/state
  • Millie Lafreeda
  • I stood in Phoenixville with my sign, "I'm giving away $600! Ask me how!" And plenty of people did just that.
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6at4, pay 6 forward, charity, special reports, karen rogers
  • A southeastern Pennsylvania woman who hands out free food to children in her neighborhood has to apply for a zoning variance to continue her program next summer.
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pennsylvania, delaware county, chester, charity, local/state
  • 5th annual Backpackathon
  • Click play to watch Shirleen Allicot's report from Action News at 6:00 p.m.
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philadelphia, charity, children, back to school, local/state
  • 5th annual Backpackathon
  • The good times were rolling at Lincoln Financial Field as volunteers got packing for the fifth annual Backpackathon.
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philadelphia, charity, children, back to school, local/state, shirleen allicot
  • The Black Keys, Foo Fighters and Neil Young & Crazy Horse will headline one of this year's hottest concerts, but don't bother trying to buy tickets.
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new york city, charity, music, entertainment
  • Karen went to Wynnefield and stood out with her sign, "I'm giving away $600. Ask me how."
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6at4, pay 6 forward, charity, special reports, karen rogers