2012 Philadelphia Folk Festival – Saturday
The 2012 Philadelphia Folk Festival runs Aug 17-19 at the Old Pool Farm in Montgomery County near Schwenksville, Pa. It is produced by the Mt. Airy-based Philadelphia Folksong Society. NewsWorks again sent photographer Howard Pitkow to cover the event. Here are the photos from day two.
Don’t forget iPhillyRadio is providing a live stream of many of the shows.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Fourth man released in Philadelphia in review of ‘sex for lies’ scheme in 1980s homicide unit
Russell Williams, 67, served 41 years in prison. It's the latest review of whether police offered to arrange sexual liaisons for witnesses in exchange for false testimony.
7 hours ago
Palak Raval-Nelson named Philadelphia’s new health commissioner
Raval-Nelson will lead Philadelphia's Department of Public Health after working for the city for nearly 30 years.
8 hours ago
Victims of the 1985 MOVE bombing accuse museum officials of not being forthcoming about turning over remains of their family members.
16 hours ago