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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Fun in Fairmount Park, online jazz fest, theater-by-phone and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
March 18 - March 24: This week's events include reopenings of Fairmount Park's best spots, Easter takeout options, and an Elfreth's Alley walking tour.
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Back on Broad St., Neighborhood Beckett, and Star Kitchen live(stream) in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
March 11 - March 18: Weekend events in and around Philadelphia include Star Kitchen, ‘Rockaby’ and BalletX.
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March is Women’s History Month and there are multiple exhibits, talks and tours that celebrate women who’ve made history in the Delaware Valley and beyond.
5 years ago
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Celebrating Black love, John Coltrane and Marian Anderson in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
The week’s events in and around Philadelphia include celebrations of Marian Anderson and John Coltrane.
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The week’s events in and around Philadelphia include Black history on celluloid and an East Passyunk food fest.
5 years ago
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Valentine’s Day may be nippy this year, but venues around the city are offering warm vibes.
5 years ago
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There are plenty of virtual offerings available to kick-off the start of Black History Month, which takes on special resonance this year.
5 years ago
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Things to do in and around Philadelphia include a winter festival in Chestnut Hill, a virtual tour from The Hives, and a sweet celebration.
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This week’s Things to Do includes cultural and educational events outdoors and online.
5 years ago
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Both 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.
5 years ago
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Prehistoric 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.
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From 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.
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