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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Celebrate MLK’s legacy, sample extraordinary wines, and hear the latest from John Oates
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a service project, attending a jazz concert, and more this week.
6 years ago
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Take your pick of ‘Beautiful’ music, art, photography and restaurants
Toast to Walt Whitman, spend the night at the Penn Museum, or dine out on a budget this week.
6 years ago
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My Top 5, tributes to beloved musicians get the New Year started
The writer looks back at the highlights of her year, plus some upcoming picks.
6 years ago
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Ring in 2019 with hoops, fireworks, Kwanzaa and Mummers
Ring in 2019 with one of our picks.
6 years ago
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Eat, drink and be merry to celebrate season of light
Guest author Irene Levy Baker shares her holiday picks with us this week.
6 years ago
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Wild lights, punk bargains and getting a Handel on the season
This week's round-up includes plenty of opportunities to meet Santa.
6 years ago
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A Dickensian Christmas, a phoenix rises and satisfying soul
This week, we've got plenty of events for those who are feeling festive ... or not.
6 years ago
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Bright lights, holiday music and quaint décor beckon
Catch John Legend, Melissa Etheridge, or even Michelle Obama during this week of star-studded events.
6 years ago
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Parades, presidents and comedy make up a movable feast for Thanksgiving weekend
Some Black Friday alternatives for you and the family.
6 years ago
Things to do: Hot poetry, cool music and ‘altogether ooky’ family fun
With the Thanksgiving holiday bearing down quickly, try one of our event picks for a break between running errands and planning for the annual family festivities.
6 years ago
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Tweeds and bikes, global films and ‘The Color Purple’
If you love film festivals, you're in luck - this week, there's two.
6 years ago
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Salute Philly sports stars, get crafty, or have a few laughs
Myriad offerings await this weekend, including a ceremony honoring some of Philly’s most popular sports figures; a theatrical performance festival; the superstars of of ink.
6 years ago
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