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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Festivals, concerts, and fairs anchor Labor Day weekend in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Sep. 2 - Sep. 6: Things to do in Pa., Del., and N.J.
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Philly Naked Bike Ride, Kings of Leon, tango at the forefront and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Aug. 26 - Aug. 29: Things to do in Philadelphia, Del., and N.J.
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Dog days in Manayunk, Philly Folk Fest online, and Rock and Ride in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Music is at the forefront in this week’s events in Delaware, Philly and N.J.
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Bugfest, Beer Fest, Freedom Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Aug. 12 - Aug. 15: Things to do in Philadelphia, Del., and N.J.
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BlackStar Film Fest, Jerry Week, Petapalooza, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Aug. 5 - Aug. 9: Things to do in Philadelphia, Del., and N.J.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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