Seasonal & Holidays
Seniors Danced The Night Away To Celebrate Love At The Annual Sweetheart Dance In South Philadelphia
Among the couples in attendance were Edward and Eleanor Smith, who met at a class reunion nearly a decade ago and have been married since.
February 13, 2025
Valentine's Day may be days away, but seniors in South Philadelphia got an early start on the celebration, dancing the night away at the annual Senior Sweetheart Dance on Wednesday.
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Hosted by Pennsylvania State Rep. Jordan Harris (D-186th District), the event has been a tradition for the past 11 years. It offers seniors an evening of music, food and community.
"There's free food, there's dancing, there's health care information," Harris said. "And if I may say so myself, there have been a couple folks that have met here and are now married."
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