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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Dance for everybody, sharks, and Shakespeare in the parks in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
This weekend, enjoy dance, Shakespeare, and sharks across the Delaware Valley.
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If you're a fan of Christmas in July, you have multiple options this weekend. We highlight them and other fun events in the Delaware Valley.
4 years ago
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Phillies and fireworks, Kidchella, Lady Alma, and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
July 15 - 18: Baseball, fun for kids, and concerts in the Delaware Valley
4 years ago
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Music festivals, blueberries, tango, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
This weekend features a Blueberry Festival in Media, and several live music options including the Philadelphia Piazzolla Festival.
4 years ago
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Fourth of July fun in the Delaware Valley includes fireworks, concerts, and more
July 1 - 4: Fourth of July fun in the Delaware Valley includes fireworks, concerts, and more.
4 years ago
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Manayunk arts fest, freedom shows, Chill Moody and friends, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
June 24- 27 - Chill Moody, art in Manayunk, Erin McKeown
4 years ago
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Celebrating Juneteenth, great dads, and the summer solstice in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
June 18-20 - Juneteenth, park solstice, fun for fathers
4 years ago
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Pride, Philly Beer Week, a Prince tribute, and Take 6 in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
June 10-13 - Prince tribute, Philly Pride, Beer fest, Take 6
4 years ago
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Exhibiting Pride, Odunde online, circus arts, and strawberry fields in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
June 3-6: Pride Month kickoff, virtual Odunde, bridal expo.
4 years ago
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May 27 - June 2: The week's events include hanging at the Philly Pump Track, a Chester County car show, and the reopening of Spruce Street Harbor Park.
4 years ago
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The week’s events include outdoor theater performances, tap dancing in Clark Park, and a Chinatown scavenger hunt.
4 years ago
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Peony party, antique car show, and art blooms in Delaware in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
May 13 - 16: Antique cars, flower displays, 215 Fest
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