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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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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Haunted attractions, vampires, jazz and marching bands this week
The spookiest week of the year is upon us! Get in the Halloween spirit with one of these events.
6 years ago
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Fantastic fashions, wizards and witches, a Fleetwood Mac tribute, and more events this week
Celebrate autumn indoors or out with one of this week's picks.
6 years ago
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Homegrown talent is on the menu this week and the selections are particularly tasty.
6 years ago