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WHYY Open House & Sustainer Summit Grraphic

Sep 23

When: September 23, 2026 4:00 pm
Where: WHYY Studios 150 N. 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Join us in-person for our WHYY Open House & Sustainer Summit as we celebrate you! There will be something for everyone to enjoy!

Jul 23

The American Revolution: Screening at The Screening Room at 1313

When: July 23, 2026 6:30 pm
Where: The Screening Room at 1313, 1313 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Join WHYY and Wilmington Celebrates DE250 for a special screening of The American Revolution, the landmark documentary series by Ken Burns.

Jul 16

The American Revolution: Community Screening at The Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange

When: July 16, 2026 7:00 pm
Where: The Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange, 1509 Clifford Brown Walk, Wilmington, DE 19801

Join WHYY and Wilmington Celebrates DE250 for a special outdoor community screening of The American Revolution, the landmark documentary series by Ken Burns.

Bridging Blocks | More Than Parks: Green Space, Climate, and Community

When: July 30
Where: Upper Dublin Public Library 520 Virginia Dr Fort Washington, PA 19034

Green spaces are essential to our communities, offering a vital connection to nature and the environment around us.

Bridging Blocks | Gun Rights, Realities, Risks, and Responsibility

When: July 14
Where: Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine St Philadelphia, PA 19103

Countries such as the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada and Australia have enacted significant gun control laws. What makes the United States the exception?

Bridging Blocks | Gun Rights, Realities, Risks, and Responsibility

When: July 28
Where: Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library 68 W Chelten Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144

Countries such as the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada and Australia have enacted significant gun control laws. What makes the United States the exception?

Bridging Blocks | As We Age, Who Decides?

When: July 9
Where: Friends Village 331 Lower Dolington Rd Newtown, PA 18940

Older adults are faced with many decisions as they age and have evolving needs. While they may have differences in cognitive abilities over time, wisdom from lived experience

Aug 5

WHYY’s Pathways to Media Careers Showcase

When: August 5, 2026 4:00 pm
Where: WHYY, 150 N 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Join WHYY to celebrate the hard work and creativity of our WHYY Youth Employment Program interns at our WHYY Pathways to Media Careers Showcase!

Jul 1

The Declaration’s Journey: A WHYY Exclusive Member Screening

When: July 1, 2026 4:00 pm
Where: 101 South Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

WHYY Members: Enjoy an exclusive screening of The Declaration’s Journey and complimentary museum admission at the Museum of the American Revolution.

Jun 23

Life, Liberty & the Rocky Pursuit of Happiness

When: June 23, 2026 5:30 pm
Where: WHYY Studios, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Explore the Declaration of Independence, democracy, and the pursuit of happiness with historians and reenactors in a lively discussion of America’s founding ideals.

Jun 18

Live from Carpenters’ Hall: The Founding of Pennsylvania and the Legacy of the Pa. Constitution

When: June 18, 2026 12:00 pm
Where: Carpenters' Hall, 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Join WHYY’s Studio 2 live at Carpenters’ Hall as we explore Pennsylvania’s founding, its Constitution, and its lasting impact on American democracy.

Jun 9

Freedom Isn’t Free: Liberty and Slavery in Revolutionary Philadelphia

When: June 9, 2026 5:30 pm
Where: Stenton 4601 North 18th Street Philadelphia, PA 19140

The discussion will address the question of freedom and who had the right to fight for it – both on behalf of America and themselves.

Jun 6

WHYY News Community BBQ in Willingboro

When: June 6, 2026 12:30 pm
Where: Willingboro Amphitheatre 220 Willingboro Way, Willingboro, New Jersey 08046

Join your South Jersey neighbors for a fun-filled cookout with delicious food and great company.

Does Voting Matter?

When: June 24
Where: Newtown Public Library 201 Bishop Hollow Rd. Newtown Square, PA 19073

Why is voter apathy so widespread? Should we educate others who choose not to participate?

Streets for Everyone: Bikes, Cars, and Pedestrian Rights

When: June 16
Where: Kingsessing Library 1201 S 51st St. Philadelphia, PA 19143

What can city leaders, decision-makers, and advocates do to improve safety? What is, and can we find a balance for everyone who shares our streets?

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