Candlelight vigil tonight, Tuesday, October 27, 6 p.m. at the museum, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. A march from Drexel's dragon statue at 33rd and Market leaves at 5 p.m. Candles supplied. Details and add to calendar
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