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The summer solstice is almost upon us. Tomorrow marks the longest run of sunlight all year. The ancient holiday has been celebrated by cultures around the globe, like the Romans and the Incas. And it still bears relevance today, whether it’s astrologers delving into its meaning, yogis seizing the day as a propitious time for meditation, or people just enjoying extra hours of sunlight.

Philly has plenty of solstice celebrations this year. Here are seven to choose from:

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Cassie Owens is a reporter/curator for BillyPenn.com. She was assistant editor at Next City and has contributed to Philadelphia City Paper, Metro, the Jewish Daily Forward, The Islamic...