Community Events
WHYY is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Berwyn and West Chester
The “pop-up” newsrooms are a continued endeavor to strengthen our ties with the communities we cover.
15 hours ago
Celebrating St. Paddy’s Day at McGillin’s Olde Ale House: A historic Philadelphia tradition
The port-a-potties have arrived and the green beer is flowing at this Philly mainstay.
5 days ago
What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more
It’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday, making the pie eaten at Pi Day gatherings all the sweeter.
5 days ago
March 14–17: Boney James in N.J. and Liz Longley in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
5 days ago
Listen 5:09Philadelphia Chamber Music Society to stage festival about dementia
Arts on the Mind seeks to foster connection and meaning for people living with dementia.
6 days ago
Listen 1:48St. Patrick’s Day Parade set to kick off in Center City
Irish dancers, bands, and other groups will march down Market Street toward Penn's Landing.
1 week ago
Incarcerated artists from different prison systems collaborate in ‘The View From Here’
In a rare exhibition, incarcerated artists from SCI Phoenix, Pa., and San Quentin, Calif., form a group show at Philadelphia’s Paradigm Gallery.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:13North Philly’s New Barber’s Hall hosts ‘Matinee Jams,’ celebrating the city’s jazz legacy
Aqueelah Jamal hosts live jazz jams in North Philly every 2nd Saturday, 3-7 p.m.
2 weeks ago
Come together: ‘United by Flowers’ at the Philly Flower Show
The annual Flower Show inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center asked designers to conceive landscapes where we come together.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Bridging Blocks event unearths the impact of Philly’s Mummers
The significance of Philadelphia’s Mummers tradition was the focal point of a WHYY News and Free Library of Philadelphia community discussion.
3 weeks ago
Feb. 29 - March 3: Philadelphia Comic-Con, “Fiddler On the Roof” in N.J. and “The Little Mermaid” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
3 weeks ago
Listen 5:26A protégé of Albert Barnes amassed his own art collection worth millions. Now it’s for sale
Sidney Rothberg's multi-million dollar collection is briefly on view for free before it goes to auction.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:18Feb. 22 - 25: Arctic Wonderland in Philly, Paul Stankard in N.J. and “Always…Patsy Cline” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
4 weeks ago
Listen 5:202024 Roots Picnic lineup announced
Lil Wayne and The Roots will celebrate New Orleans and André 3000 will give a special jazz performance.
4 weeks ago
THON 2024 raises more than $16 million to fight childhood cancer
Hundreds of Penn State students participated in Friday's charity dance marathon.
4 weeks ago