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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.
Residents are seen engaging in conversation at a Bridging Blocks event.

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?
Residents are seen engaging in conversation at a Bridging Blocks event.

Democracy in the United States: 250 Years in the Making

When: June 15
Where: Brandywine Hundred Library 1300 Foulk Rd Wilmington, DE 19803

Is democracy still the most effective form of governance? How do you think this 3,000-year-old concept can evolve to meet the needs of modern society?
Residents are seen engaging in conversation at a Bridging Blocks event.

Is Free Speech Truly Free?

When: June 11
Where: Friends Village 331 Lower Dolington Road Newtown, PA 18940

What are the challenges to free speech? Has social media helped or hurt free speech? Is there too much or too little freedom? Do you feel your speech is free and protected?
Residents are seen engaging in conversation at a Bridging Blocks event.

The American Dream or the American Fantasy?

When: June 11
Where: Upper Dublin Public Library 520 Virginia Drive Fort Washington, PA 19034

Is the American dream realistic in the context of when it was written? Is it realistic and attainable now?
Residents are seen engaging in conversation at a Bridging Blocks event.

Streets for Everyone: Bikes, Cars, and Pedestrian Rights

When: June 9
Where: Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

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?
Residents are seen engaging in conversation at a Bridging Blocks event.

Artificial Intelligence: Embrace or Fear It?

When: June 8
Where: Phoenixville Public Library

How has AI positively and negatively impacted your own life? And who should be responsible for setting boundaries — individuals, corporations or government?
May 14

POSTPONED: Philadelphia in Paper: A Pop-Up Exhibit at Parkway Central Library

When: May 14, 2026 3:30 pm
Where: Parkway Central, 1901 Vine Street, BRIC, Ground Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Visit whyy.org/events for updates about the rescheduled date.

May 26

SOLD OUT: The Connection’s Marty Moss-Coane Talks with Mural Arts Founder Jane Golden: Her Legacy and the Power of Public Art

When: May 26, 2026 6:00 pm
Where: WHYY Studios, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Step into an inspiring evening of art and storytelling as Jane Golden joins Marty Moss-Coane for a powerful conversation on creativity, impact, and transforming cities.
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