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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Highlights in and around Philly this weekend include Interpol at the Met, Philly film fest, and a quirky car race and street fest in Kensington.
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Wilmington flowers, Lucius, Mother’s Day, Philly Tech Week in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Mother’s Day is celebrated with concerts, festivals and more. Or, bring mom to the summer re-opening of the attractions at Penn’s Landing.
2 years ago
Listen 4:40Penn Relays, Arbor Day, Bowie’s ‘Stardust,’ and festival fun in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
This weekend’s event schedule includes the return of the Penn Relays to Franklin Field, a tribute to David Bowie, and a trifecta of festivals in West Philly.
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Listen 5:22This weekend, concerts in the tri-state include a Prince tribute, Johnathan Blake, and The Dead Milkmen, and food festivals in South Philly and Manayunk.
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Listen 5:27Easter and Passover are celebrated in the Delaware Valley, Kristen Chenoweth and Amos Lee are performing around the city.
2 years ago
Daryl Hall, King of Prussia Restaurant Week, Cherry Blossom Fest: this week’s ‘Things to Do’
For cherry blossom lovers, it’s your weekend. Plus a big lineup of music to go along with many arts and cultural events in Philly, Jersey, and Delaware.
2 years ago
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Philly Theater Week, Prince Tribute in Delaware among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.
2 years ago
Listen 5:14March Madness, Fur Ball, and Shawn Colvin, in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Wynton Marsalis, Shawn Colvin, Festival of Praise, and March Madness are among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.
2 years ago
Listen 5:22Cultural carnivals, Aretha tribute, Philly Home Show, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
An Aretha tribute, Kanaval, and Rennie Harris’ “Lifted” are among the weekend events in New Jersey, Philly, and Delaware.
2 years ago
Listen 5:39Weekend highlights in and around Philadelphia include Keith Haring, Lloyd Price, the Auto Show and a new museum in Old City.
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Listen 4:40New exhibits, Jerry Blavat, mom’s night out, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Baby, it’s cold outside … but there’s still lots of fun to be had this week, including new exhibits, concerts, and a great mom’s night out.
2 years ago
Listen 4:51Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman are celebrated, and dinosaurs roam again in weekend event highlights in and around Philadelphia.
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