
Community Events
Remembering Sean Williamson: Firefighter killed in building collapse laid to rest Monday
"Firefighters... lay down their lives for strangers. And that's what Lt. Sean Williamson did," said the Rev. James Casey.
15 hours ago
Disability Pride 2022: A community reunited at last!
This year’s Disability Pride event not only celebrated disability identities but was a celebration of life and survival after pandemic separation.
2 days ago
Philadelphia area July 4th fireworks list for 2022
Many July 4th fireworks celebrations are back this year! Check out our list to see where they are happening in your neighborhood.
3 days ago
A year on, Surfside remembers 98 victims of condo collapse
The 12-story Champlain Towers building came down with a thunderous roar and left a giant pile of rubble in one of the deadliest collapses in U.S. history.
3 days ago
Chinese Lantern Festival returns with an undersea fantasy
The last lantern festival in Franklin Square was in 2019. The large-scale illuminated spectacle returns with an undersea fantasy.
6 days ago
Listen 1:32Philly announces 30 winners of Community Champions Awards grants
Twenty of the recipient organizations are set to receive a total of $325,000. Ten community members are going to each receive $2,500 in financial help.
1 week ago
Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with block party, parade, film festival, and more
The African American Museum in Philadelphia near Independence Hall hosted a Juneteenth block party where hundreds of people jammed to hip hop and dance classics.
1 week ago
More Real ID appointments available in N.J., Social Security Card not required
The Motor Vehicle Comm. says you don’t need to bring proof of your Social Security number as they open 10,000 more appointments for Real ID upgrades.
1 week ago
Christian groups look to break the cycle of violence this Father’s Day
Corner’s to Connections is a Christian based group that will use Father’s Day in the hopes of breaking the cycle of violence in Philadelphia.
1 week ago
Listen 6:00Philly named as a host city for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Philadelphia is one of more than a dozen cities in North America that will host the FIFA World Cup games in 2026.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:51Thousands of people are expected to come out, and local businesses are thrilled.
2 weeks ago
Odunde festival returns to Philadelphia to celebrate African heritage
The Odunde festival, a massive celebration of African and Caribbean culture, was held in-person Sunday for the first time since before COVID-19.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:40More women than ever exhibiting at the Philadelphia Flower Show
The 195-year-old Flower Show has been actively seeking women designers to feature in its annual showcase.
2 weeks ago
Philly expands summer activities to help young people stay busy in creative ways
From camp experiences to extended hours at PAL locations, city officials are looking to provide a creative outlet for Philly young people this summer.
2 weeks ago
Thousands march through Philadelphia for a revived Pride that celebrates all
First-time organizers PHL Pride Collective largely pulled off their goal of an inclusive, welcoming event.
3 weeks ago