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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Valentine’s Day may be nippy this year, but venues around the city are offering warm vibes.
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Listen 4:45There are plenty of virtual offerings available to kick-off the start of Black History Month, which takes on special resonance this year.
3 years ago
Listen 7:01Things to do in and around Philadelphia include a winter festival in Chestnut Hill, a virtual tour from The Hives, and a sweet celebration.
3 years ago
Listen 4:54This week’s Things to Do includes cultural and educational events outdoors and online.
3 years ago
Listen 4:57Both MLK and Ben Franklin are celebrating birthdays this week as Philly continues to ease restrictions on restaurants with indoor dining coming back at reduced capacity.
3 years ago
Listen 3:55Prehistoric monsters on display, virtual culture, and jazz for a cause in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
This week brings good news: as per updated COVID-19 protocols, Philadelphia museums are cleared to reopen.
3 years ago
Listen 5:00From virtual partying with celebs to walking tours through Historic Philadelphia, there’s plenty of ways to say farewell to 2020 and ring in a better year.
3 years ago
Listen 3:10Celebrating the season, whatever your holiday tradition, is still possible thanks to outdoor events and activities hosted online.
3 years ago
Listen 4:42Drive-thru light shows and drive-in holiday theater are among the seasonal options in the greater Philadelphia area this weekend.
3 years ago
Listen 4:43Hanukkah lights, Charlie Brown’s back and a reimagined ‘Nutcracker’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
The outdoors and virtual activities prevail as we head into the holiday season.
3 years ago
Listen 4:06The Delaware Valley region is ablaze with holiday light shows from the city to the suburbs.
3 years ago
Listen 6:55Off to the (virtual races), streaming theater and holiday markets in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Things to do online and off include shopping, virtual theater and races.
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