On Monday, the Philadelphia region and the nation will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who would have been 93 years old.
Today also marks the 27th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service.
Girard College, which is the region’s signature site, is offering free COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.
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