Community Events

Edgar Allan Poe once roamed the halls of Andalusia Historic House. This October, you can retrace his steps while listening to the literary giant’s work.

Oct. 8–11: Wilmington International Film Festival, Teddy Swims in Philly, and an ode to Bruce Springsteen in South Jersey are among the event highlights.

The Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association’s inaugural competition drew a large crowd to South Street, raising funds for safer streets.

Asian Americans United founded the festival in 1995 to mark the holiday, celebrated widely across Asia, that honors family reunions and the end of harvest season.

Last year’s First Friday celebration of the 10th anniversary of the hitchhiking robot’s visit to Philly drew around 550 visitors.

Oct. 1–4: "Symphonic Dances" in Delaware, Out and About in Manayunk and Collingswood Book Festival in South Jersey are among the highlights.

Fifteen pros and amateurs will test their parking skills in the inaugural edition of the Philadelphia Parallel Parking Authority’s competition.

The Philadelphia Visitor Center is celebrating 50 years of Rocky Balboa from Sept. 29 to Dec. 3.

Sept. 24–27: Horror Fest Film Festival in Delaware, Puerto Rican Day Parade in Philly and Gorillaz in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

Spiral Q mixed giant puppets and karaoke to raise money for its annual Peoplehood Parade in West Philadelphia.

Sept. 17–20: Amy Winehouse tribute in Delaware, Making Time ∞ Festival in Philly and XPoNential Music Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

The ninth annual festival celebrates Latino culture and brings Delaware communities together through music, food, art, resources and shared traditions.

The state treasurer criticized Shapiro on taxes and transgender athletes and said state regulations are making it harder to do business in Pennsylvania.

The two-year-old series of street closures aims to draw more shoppers and diners to Walnut Street with live music, mini golf, Eagles watch areas and other activities.

Independent journalist Katrina Janco and WHYY’s Sophia Schmidt and Kimberly Paynter discussed their investigative work.