
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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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
Listen 4:24Celebrate Easter, Passover and the Earth
This week, Easter and Passover celebrations abound; events focus on R&B and spoken word; and Earth Day observations await in New Jersey.
6 years ago
Listen 5:16Take in some jazz, give the Free Library its due, or celebrate Japanese culture
Check out the latest edition of the Free Library, exult in the beauty of Fairmount Park, or follow the footsteps of African-American artists in North Philly.
6 years ago
Listen 4:26High-flying kites for all ages, fine art for everyone and Bollywood in N.J.
Revisit one of rock’s most enduring bands, browse an eclectic array of art or get out in the great outdoors to fly a kite this weekend.
6 years ago
Listen 3:54Raise a glass of wine, cheer on the Phils, or take your pick of jazz, rock, R&B
You can celebrate “The Crown” in Delaware, take in a baseball game or hear music from legends in the making − and legends taking their last bow.
6 years ago
Listen 4:50Celebrate National Poetry Day, party like a mad hatter, and say goodbye to Madea
This weekend, you can enjoy Japanese culture in Fairmount Park, learn about Philadelphia’s history of strong women, and listen to diverse wordsmiths on South Street.
6 years ago
Listen 5:06Dance, dine, and linger over a few fine films
Women are heralded in dance and film, musicians pay tribute to the work of the late Amy Winehouse, and dining out is a charitable event in King of Prussia.
6 years ago
Listen 5:26Exotic flowers, classic sounds and women making history stand out
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day a week early with a parade on the 10th, or check out another one of our picks.
6 years ago
Listen 4:48Music, flowers, dance, and the dawn of Women’s History Month
Ushering in Women’s History Month, the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, a weekend of dance and flower power highlight this week’s “Things To Do.”
6 years ago
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