Bastiaan Slabbers

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

A vendor rests his arms on the melons at a produce stand at Zern's Farmers Market in Gilberstville, Pa.

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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

Heart shaped petal sits atop a dessert served at the restaurant for the cast and crew of Cirque Du Soleil's VOLTA, in Oaks, Pa., on Aug. 8, 2018.

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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 Parade participants wave from their float as they make their way through Center City

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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

Scene from Philadelphia's 30th annual PrideDay on Sunday, June 10, 2018.(Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

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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.

6 years ago

Cyclist and pedestrians take part in Philly Free Streets, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

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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

Masked protesters march through the city streets

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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

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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