
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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Things to do in Philly, New Jersey and Delaware: the auto show drives into town, Philly Theater Week and Black history celebrated in historic Dover, Del.
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Listen 4:54Things to do and celebrate in Philly, New Jersey and Delaware: Black history, Lunar New Year and the upcoming Oscars.
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Listen 5:25Lunar New Year, Beethoven’s 250th birthday, and avant-garde Philly in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Celebrations abound this week with the kickoff to Chinese New Year, Beethoven’s 250th birthday, and accessible opera performances in this iteration of “Things To Do.”
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Listen 4:36This week, Snoop Dogg lights up the stage, MLK and Ben Franklin will be celebrated and Philly hosts its annual body ink extravaganza.
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Listen 5:20Comedy, hip-hop, Broadway in Philly and home improvement in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
With 2020 in full swing, the city and the Delaware Valley is back in action after a post-holiday recovery.
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Listen 4:14What’s to do in a new decade: David Bowie, wedding expos, dinos and ‘Shrek’
All things bridal, a week-long celebration of a late music legend, and dinosaurs come alive in this week’s Things To Do.
5 years ago
Listen 03:50Countdown to 2020: 10 fun Philly things to do before the ball drops in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Whether you are visiting with friends and family or kicking it cozy solo, the week between Christmas and Jan. 1 offers plenty of fun.
5 years ago
Listen 3:47Holiday music, seasonal celebrations and an NFL showdown in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Things to do this week in N.J., Del. and Pa. include seasonal music, new takes on classic musicals, and the Eagles vs. the Cowboys.
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Listen 4:31Things to do this week in N.J., Del. and Pa. include festivals on land and sea, holiday jazz and an annual gala for seniors.
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Listen 5:09Cher and Madonna, Anita Baker’s final shows, and holiday home tours in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Homes decked out for the holidays, Cher, Madonna, and Anita Baker’s last tour are part of this week’s event highlights in the Delaware Valley.
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Listen 5:33Things to do this week in N.J., Del. and Pa. include the holiday on display, a star-studded concert and African dance.
5 years ago
High-flying Birds, Marathon weekend, and Santa on the rails are in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
High-flying Birds, Marathon weekend, classic R&B, hip-hop and Santa on the rails are the highlights of this week’s “Things To Do.”
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