Tonya Pendleton
Tonya Pendleton is a multimedia journalist with a two-decade history in news, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment reporting. In her current position as a contributing editor for TheGrio and as “Things To Do” curator for WHYY, she crafts content for a local and global audience. The Philadelphia resident was born and raised in New York City and is a graduate of The New School.
More from the Contributor
Jan. 8-11: A movie night in Del., “Suffs” opens in Philly and Tchaikovsky in South Jersey are among the weekend event highlights.
4 hours ago
Listen 4:40Mummers stroll, David Bowie Week, Southern rock and more kick off 2026 in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 31 – Jan. 4: First Friday at The Barnes is among the highlights. Plus, a look ahead to what 2026 has in store.
1 week ago
Christmas and Kwanzaa festivities, Disney on Ice and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 25–28: Keep the family entertained this holiday weekend with movie premieres and festive eats. Plus, tribute concerts in South Jersey and karaoke nights in Philly.
2 weeks ago
Listen 5:48Dec. 18-21: Jazz night at the Delaware Art Museum, Rod Wave in Philly and a special holiday concert in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.
3 weeks ago
Listen 4:46Menorah lightings, breakfast with Santa and a hot chocolate crawl in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 11–14: Enjoy a festive weekend with Olympic skating, holiday festivals galore and an adults-only Lego party.
4 weeks ago
Listen 5:25Dec. 4-7: A sensory-friendly ‘The Nutcracker’ performance, George Lopez standup in Philly and a rare book fair.
1 month ago
Listen 4:53Thanksgiving Day Parade, Eagles game, holiday shows and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Nov. 27-30: A holiday book fair in Del., Thanksgiving in Philly and the Home for the Holidays concert in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
1 month ago
Listen 5:15Nov. 20–23: A unique performance that combines boxing and opera in Delaware, plus an adults-only holiday block party in South Jersey.
2 months ago
Nov. 13–16: Love Your Park fall weekend, a Jewish film festival and a performance from viral star Druski are among the weekend highlights.
2 months ago
Listen 5:00Nov. 6–9: Leslie Jones in Delaware, an “epic” singalong in Philly and Appel Farms' 65th anniversary in South Jersey are among the highlights.
2 months ago
Listen 4:50Halloween weekend, Third Eye Blind, an Afrofuturism exhibit and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Oct. 30 - Nov. 2: Día de los Muertos celebrations in Delaware, a pierogi festival in Philly and John Fogerty in South Jersey are among the highlights.
2 months ago
Listen 4:53Oct. 23–26: The Girls of Summer in Delaware, Schuylkill Regatta in Philly and Giveon in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
3 months ago
Listen 5:10











