
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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Music, food, festivals and a return to boxing on Broad Street
Musicians with ties to the region take the stage, East Passyunk welcomes restaurant week, and craft beers are on the menu in Kennett Square this week.
6 years ago
Listen 3:32Lovely, lively Valentine’s Day array features Magic Gardens, nature … and axes
Last-minute choices for Valentine’s Day ﹘ and “Galantine’s Day” ﹘ an African-American film festival in Delaware, and wildlife on display in this week’s “Things To Do.”
6 years ago
Listen 4:58Valentine’s Day celebrations, free fun at the Horticulture Center, romantic feats of clay
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and we’re ready to partake of all things romantic.
6 years ago
Listen 5:02Great theater, the dawn of Black History Month, and winter festivals are this week’s highlights
Can't bring yourself to watch the Super Bowl this year? Never fear, we've got plenty of other options for you this weekend.
6 years ago
Listen 4:57Hot dancing on cold nights, a classic ‘90s hip-hop collective and Delaware goes gastro
The potential bone-chilling temperatures this weekend won’t matter − as long as you bundle up, that is, or get moving at one of the many dance events in the region.
6 years ago
Listen 4:20Celebrate 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
Listen 5:02Take 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
Listen 4:19My 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
Listen 4:52Ring in 2019 with hoops, fireworks, Kwanzaa and Mummers
Ring in 2019 with one of our picks.
6 years ago
Listen 4:32Eat, 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
Listen 4:22Wild 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
Listen 3:14A 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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