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Community Events
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

In heat and harmony: Juneteenth Marketplace & Art in the Park event attracts hundreds to Malcolm X Park

Juneteenth's 160th anniversary celebrations at Malcolm X Park on Sunday brought together vendors and community members to celebrate culture and creativity.

1 year ago

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Military
National
Philadelphia
Protests

Philadelphians rally for ‘No War on Iran’

The action comes as President Donald Trump said he is weighing U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

1 year ago

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Business
Employment
Pennsylvania

Meet the 99-year-old who has helped 12,000 adults get back to work in Kensington and beyond

Over the past 45 years, Baker Industries has helped tens of thousands of adults transition back into the workforce in both Malvern and Philadelphia.

1 year ago

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History
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

Chester County’s Voices Underground is creating a national memorial to the Underground Railroad

Three sites will tell different facets of the history of the Underground Railroad in Chester County.

1 year ago

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A young girl hula hooping
Community Events
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with block party

The Museum brought Philadelphians together in celebration of the holiday’s 160th anniversary.

1 year ago

A young girl holds up a flag she made
Community Events
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Philly’s National Constitution Center celebrates Juneteenth with programs celebrating freedom fighters

The museum’s special programming targeted visitors who may not have known about America’s second independence day and the people behind it.

1 year ago

An array of food on a table
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

Philly’s African Restaurant Week returns with delicious deals and a range of bold flavors

Starting today, Black and African-owned restaurants are hosting events and offering discounts, all leading up to a special celebration at LOVE Park.

1 year ago

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NPR
Food & Drink
History
Race & Ethnicity

How Juneteenth and Black America helped shape U.S. cuisine

NPR's Ben Abrams utilized his culinary background for a deep dive on the connection between food and Juneteenth.

1 year ago

Juneteenth parade
Things To Do
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Juneteenth celebrations, the Manyanuk art festival, ‘Kidchella’ and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 18 - June 22: Clifford Brown Jazz Fest in Del., Fishtown Beer Fest in Philly and Food Truck & Music Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

1 year ago

Neil Makhija speaks into a microphone
Immigration
Pennsylvania

Montgomery County prohibits its employees from cooperating with ICE, barring legal requirements

The policy includes protocol for how county employees should interact with federal immigration agents.

1 year ago

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Media
Philadelphia
Social Justice

WHYY’s Bridging Blocks tackles ableism and accessibility in latest community conversation

During the community conversation, the group talked about people in power and those meant to help them didn't listen to their needs.

1 year ago

Chinese Lantern Festival
Community Events
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly’s Chinese Lantern Festival is back this weekend! Here’s what to expect

1 year ago

After decades of declining religious affiliation, now the number of people who identify as “nones” - or religiously unaffiliated - has finally plateaued. Are Zoomer men starting a religious revival?
Studio 2
Religion

Why are Gen Z men sticking with religion and young women leaving it?

For the first time, men appear to be more religious than women, with higher church attendance. These trends come at a time when religiosity in America is finally stabilizing.

Air Date: June 18, 2025 12:00 pm

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Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

We taste-tested this year’s Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off’ chips. Here’s what we thought

Like the past three years, we had folks in WHYY’s office pick their favorite chip flavor. We haven’t failed to predict the overall winner yet.

1 year ago

Kensington sidewalk
Addiction
Behavioral Health
Philadelphia

Philadelphia residents are more understanding about substance abuse issues in the city, according to new Pew poll

More than 50% of Philly residents have family or friends struggling with substance abuse. One in three know someone who died from overdose.

1 year ago

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