Bastiaan Slabbers is a Philadelphia-based freelance photographer and multimedia journalist who has been telling visual stories for WHYY since 2010. Bas is a cycling enthusiast who has taken sightseeing in his new homeland to the next level.
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Nation’s birthday celebrated by thousands on the Parkway
Thousands flocked to the Parkway to enjoy a free concert and fireworks display for July 4th.
5 years ago
After nearly a century, a Montco shopping tradition nears the end
Shopping the 'thrifty Dutch way' at a farmers market in Gilbertsville is coming to a close.
6 years ago
This circus travels on its stomach, but lightly
A team of international chefs working in a portable kitchen keeps Cirque du Soleil performers happy and fit.
6 years ago
Juneteenth: A vibrant celebration of freedom
The rhythm of African drums swelled on Saturday during the annual Juneteenth parade, commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery on June 19, 1865.
6 years ago
Thousands celebrate 30th annual PrideDay in Philly
Thousands of people celebrated the LGBTQ community on Sunday in a parade marking Philadelphia's 30th annual PrideDay.
7 years ago
In second year, Philly Free Streets route was car-free from Old City to North Philly
Bikes, trikes, rollerblades, and skates... and just ordinary feet.
7 years ago
At law enforcement conference in Philly, Sessions tells street criminals: ‘we are coming after you’
Sessions' speech went on without incident, but by mid-afternoon protesters that had gathered and marched through the city clashed with Philadelphia officers.
7 years ago
Intimate, eclectic crowd turn out for annual festival in Clark Park [photos]
The trees lining the wide grass bowl provide plenty of shade for fans of one of the acts taking center stage at the Clark Park Festival, ...
7 years ago
Despite storms, Mary J. Blige, fireworks light up Welcome America in Philly
A heavy downpour interrupted the July Fourth concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, threatening to cancel the performance of headliner ...
7 years ago
Despite storms, Mary J. Blige, fireworks light up Welcome America in Philly
Mary J. Blige, Mandy Gonzalez, and Boyz II Men performed as part of the Wawa Welcome America Festival on the 4th of July.
7 years ago
Innovation and inspiration for kids at Philadelphia Science Festival
When you are young, the science bug might bite you at any time. For a young boy named Sonny Viscelli, it happened during a visit to the T ...
8 years ago
Philly Cherry Blossom Festival ends with a picture-perfect day
Thousands visited Fairmount Park Sunday to celebrate spring and to enjoy iconic elements of the Japanese culture. On the 20th anni ...
8 years ago