
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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Fashion 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.
6 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.
6 years ago
Listen 5:32Team tennis, sharks and drinks, boat parades, and the Bard in the park in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey host an array of events from Shakespeare in the Park to the Xponential Music Festival to the Wilmington Writer’s Conference and more.
6 years ago
Listen 4:22Festivals celebrating female-powered music and indie filmmaking, family-friendly events and more
It’s the middle of summer, and a bumper crop of festivals are ripe for the picking. Here are some offerings. Now, select your favorites.
6 years ago
Listen 4:37Scary doings in Phoenixville, new market at Cherry Street Pier, and Bastille Day in Ardmore
Philly and South Jersey are buzzing this week with festivals dedicated to film, arts, and culture. Plus, there's a local celebration of France's Bastille Day.
6 years ago
Listen 4:04Philly’s biggest party, celebrating Hispanic culture and art for kids
Tonya Pendleton runs down things to do around Philadelphia for July 4th and through the weekend.
6 years ago
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