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.
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July 2 - July 5: DE250 Celebration in Del., July Fourth events in Philly and block party in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
5 days ago
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World Cup matches in Philly, Noah Kahan in concert, Kidchella and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
June 25-28: “The Cher Show” in Delaware, Africatown Diaspora Festival Philly and the Soccer Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
2 weeks ago
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June 4-7: Indie Horror Film Fest in Del., live theater at Philly’s Carpenters’ Hall and Tonewood 10 in South Jersey are among the highlights.
1 month ago
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Roots Picnic, West Philly Porchfest, Bruce Springsteen and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
May 28–31: Wine, Food & Music Festival in Delaware, jazz and classical music in Philly and Soar and Shore Airshow in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
1 month ago
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May 21–25: Art Battle in Delaware, Asian Eats Restaurant Week in Philly and Journey’s final tour in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
2 months ago
Lenny Kravitz, PGA Championship, ‘Chicago’ and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
May 14–17: Tribute bands, the Philly Jewish Music Festival and a live retelling of “The Princess Bride” are among weekend highlights.
2 months ago
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May 7–10: Sixers' playoff run continues, celebrate Greek culture at the Opa! fest or brush up on your history during a live podcast taping at the Kimmel.
2 months ago
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Broad Street Run, Sing Us Home Festival and ‘Romeo & Juliet’ ballet in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
April 30 to May 3: An emo tribute in Delaware, a Meat Loaf musical in Philly and a Kentucky Derby wine fest in South Jersey lead this weekend’s events.
2 months ago
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Penn Relays, Philly Black Pride and Flyers and Sixers in the playoffs in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
April 23–26: The Homey Awards in Delaware, a jazz festival in Philly and Florence + The Machine in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
3 months ago
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April 16–19: ‘Radium Girls’ in Delaware, a wine-tasting event in Philly and the Green Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
3 months ago
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April 9–12: “Martin” trivia night in Delaware, new exhibitions in Philly and a Chicago tribute band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
3 months ago
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April 2-5: Art Battle in Delaware, Open Streets in Philly and Marlon Wayans and Deon Cole in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
3 months ago