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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Glowing pumpkins, Witches and Warlocks, and Philly Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Philadelphia and South Jersey host festivals with a witchy bent, musicians Sabrina Claudio and Toto are in town, and pumpkins glow in Fairmount Park.
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Listen 4:14Philly OutFest, South Jersey Pumpkin Show, Bilal at City Winery in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Philadelphia, Delaware, and South Jersey host an array of events from The Pumpkin Show to the Philadelphia OutFest to the “Art with Purpose” exhibit.
5 years ago
Listen 4:03Festivals devoted to dragons, design, and natural hair in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dragons, design, natural hair, and food trucks form the diverse lineup of fall festivals in this week’s “Things To Do.”
5 years ago
Listen 4:32Philly Music Fest, Puerto Rican Day Parade, and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Mark your calendars for rhapsodies — Bohemian and alternative — plus festivals for music, beer, and arts lovers, and the annual Puerto Rican celebration.
5 years ago
Listen 5:26Fashion District opening and festivals of opera, HBCUs, cider in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Carnivores and vegans alike have options in food festivals, opera takes Philadelphia, and HBCUs are highlighted in this week’s “Things To Do.”
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Listen 4:31Outlaws, scarecrows and Center City Restaurant Week in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
The Delaware Valley boasts music from Meek Mill and Willie Nelson, and fall favorites like the Scarecrow Festival this weekend.
5 years ago
Listen 4:19Weekend festivals — including some dedicated to honey and blues music — and the Eagles are back in season in this week’s “Things To Do.”
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Listen 5:15Made In America, Bluegrass Festival and Labor Day Fun On Philly’s Waterfront
Music festivals, a visit from the Women's World Cup team and fireworks round out Labor Day weekend in the Delaware Valley.
5 years ago
Listen 4:58Comic book and film geeks, guitar gods, Japanese and Ukrainian culture in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
What’s happening on a late August weekend in Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware? Naked bikers, comic book and film geeks, guitar gods, and more!
5 years ago
Listen 4:54Alice Cooper, Common, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival are among this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Food, folk, and arts and culture festivals anchor the weekend events calendar in the Delaware Valley.
5 years ago
Listen 5:50Reggae legend Bob Marley, Asian history in Philly, and Cowtown Rodeo in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey host an array of events, from a tribute to Jamaican independence, Train in concert, and bike racing in the ’burbs.
5 years ago
Listen 4:11Art exhibits, a celebration of National Peach Month, the Women’s Theater Festival and the BlackStar Film Festival are among the things to do this weekend.
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