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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Philly Folk Fest, Santana and Earth Wind & Fire, Clay Fest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
As the summer days wane, The Philadelphia Folk Festival celebrates 60 years. Plus Ardmore Rock & Ride and cultural festivals at Penn’s Landing.
2 years ago
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Musikfest, Shakespeare in the ’burbs, Wiz Khalifa, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Plus: Daddy Daughter Dance, Jon Lovitz and Afrodanze! share the same weekend the Eagles make their preseason debut at the Linc.
2 years ago
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Aug. 4 - Aug. 7: The week’s events include a classical concert in N.J, the 2nd Street Festival in Philly, and a Lyle Lovett show in Delaware.
2 years ago
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The Black Keys, Shark Day, and SpongeBob in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
The weekend’s events in Philly, Del., and N.J. include Monster Trucks Live, Black Keys, and the East Passyunk Car Show and Street Fest.
2 years ago
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Ledisi, Trevor Noah, One Republic, ‘Queen of Fishtown’ in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
July 21 – July 24: The weekend events include Ledisi at the Mann, Indigenous powwow in Delaware, and two new art exhibitions opening this week.
3 years ago
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This weekend’s event highlights in Philly, N.J., and Delaware include concerts from Elton John, Femi Kuti, Dave Matthews Band, Chris Brown, Yacht Rock Revue, and more.
3 years ago
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The weekend’s events include the return of Blobfest, Hispanic Fiesta, the Tinicum Arts Festival, Prince in the park, and Gladys Knight and The Chicks in concert.
3 years ago
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‘Things to Do’ this holiday: Longwood’s latest, Philly Balloon, Music Fest, and more
The weekend’s events include 4th of July celebrations all around the Philly area, the Parkway concert, Philly Balloon and Music Fest, and Pops on the Mall.
3 years ago
Wynton Marsalis and Bucks-Montco Pride Fest are also among Philly, Delaware, and N.J. events this weekend for the kickoff of the official summer season.
3 years ago
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Juneteenth, Father’s Day, Lisa Loeb, Kidchella in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Foodtruck Frenzy, Brian McKnight and Movies On The Block are also on tap as Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebrations share the weekend calendar.
3 years ago
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Philly Flower Show, Odunde, Clifford Brown Jazz Fest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Festivals and live music continue their comeback as this weekend’s events also include the Wayne Music Fest, Suburban PRIDE, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
3 years ago
Roots Picnic is back! Plus Philly Pride, The Skirmish in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Sister Hazel, KC and the Sunshine Band and a celebration of a classic car are also among weekend highlights in the tri-state for the first weekend in June.
3 years ago
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