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 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
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Scary 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
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Philly’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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Ring in July 4th early with ice cream, history lessons, and enjoy outdoor music concerts
It’s not too early to get ready for the Fourth of July. It’s time for Welcome America, beach music, block parties and exhibition openings in this week’s Things To Do.
6 years ago
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Eats, arts, balloons and bugs (yes, bugs) sweep summer in officially
Memorial Day brought the preliminaries. With the solstice, it’s time to sample the true season’s main events.
6 years ago
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Juneteenth, Caribbean culture and Father’s Day
This week, our picks to celebrate Father's Day and more.
6 years ago
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Celebrating LGBTQ pride, not-so-classic cars, black music and the annual Odunde Festival
Check out our picks for this week.
6 years ago
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Trot on over to Devon, browse the wares of history and salute the service of fallen troops
Honoring fallen service members, Devon’s mane event and the art of tango are just a few of this week’s “Things To Do.”
6 years ago
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March, munch and marvel at black comic superheroes this May weekend
A parade celebrating the LGBT community, festivals with food at the forefront and black comic book superheroes are the focus of this week’s Things To Do.
6 years ago
Celebrate your Mom, release your inner artist, and delight in flowers
Moms, parks, artwork with a twist and music accessible to all are highlighted this weekend.
6 years ago
Vegan dining, street festivals and Cinco De Mayo celebrations await
Philadelphia’s Chinese Lantern Festival will once again illuminate the night, Valerie June’s Astral Plane Tour stops in Ardmore, and “Fences” makes for good drama this weekend
6 years ago
Indulge in a foodie’s paradise, take in a jazzy night, cheer on athletes at Penn Relays
Take advantage of the spring weather with this week's picks.
6 years ago
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