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Arts & Entertainment

Delaware kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with 2 festivals of flavor, traditions, music and Latino Pride

Georgetown's 30th Festival Hispano and Wilmington's seventh Hispanic Heritage Festival celebrates Latino culture with food, music and arts.

10 months ago

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Politics & Policy

10,000 women expected to gather in Philly for women’s conference 2 days after presidential election

Ahead of the upcoming presidential debate, discussion about this year’s Pennsylvania Conference for Women leans toward the significance of a possible first female president.

10 months ago

WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo (right) led a fireside chat with Daniel J. Hilferty, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectator, during the ninth World Heritage City Celebration at the Crystal Team Room on Sept. 5, 2024. Hilferty was honored as the 2024 Distinguished Global Leadership Honoree. Philadelphia was selected as America’s first World Heritage City in 2015, which denotes its global significance and cultural influence.
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WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo highlights Philadelphia at World Heritage City celebration

At the ninth World Heritage City Celebration, WHYY CEO Bill Marrazzo joined a fireside chat to discuss Philadelphia’s global role and evolving growth.

10 months ago

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‘A sense of community’: Taller Puertorriqueño celebrates 50 years at 40th annual Feria del Barrio

The 40th Feria del Barrio in Philadelphia’s El Centro de Oro connected attendees through the city’s Latino arts and culture.

10 months ago

Columbus Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau plays during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Philadelphia.
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Prayer service at Gloucester Catholic High School honors Gaudreau brothers

Inside the school gymnasium, photos, flowers and jerseys were on display as the community mourned together with the Gaudreau family in attendance.

10 months ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Kirk Franklin, Fringe Festival, Brazilian Day and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 5–8: Pearl Jam in Philly, The Killers in New Jersey and “House Party” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

10 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

How to celebrate Brazilian culture in Philly as the Eagles take on the Packers in São Paulo

If you’re tuning in to the game and finding yourself feeling FOMO that you couldn’t make the trip, or yearning for more Brazilian culture, you don’t have to look too far.

10 months ago

The Wissahickon creek
Science

‘Swimming around in it like a soup’: Labor Day crowds temporarily introduce unwanted chemicals into rivers, streams

Samples collected over Labor Day weekend 2022 found increased chemicals from sunscreens, shampoos, drugs and fecal matter, according to a newly published Johns Hopkins study.

10 months ago

Chaka Khan performs
Arts & Entertainment

Chaka Khan, Les Misérables and the Polish American Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 29 - Sept. 1: James Taylor in Philly, the Glassboro Car Show and Food Truck Festival in New Jersey and the People’s Festival in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlight

11 months ago

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Education

100 Black Men of Philadelphia gives away book bags and school supplies ahead of school year

The nonprofit held the backpack and school supplies giveaway in downtown Philadelphia Saturday morning.

11 months ago

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Philly Bookstore Crawl returns for its second year this Saturday

Forty Philadelphia-area stores will be participating in this year’s event with discounts, giveaways, and author talks and signings.

11 months ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Bruce Springsteen, Philly Naked Bike Ride and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 22–25: A bookstore crawl in Philly, house music in N.J. and nighttime art in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

11 months ago

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Several people advocating against gun violence pose for a photo at WHYY's Bridging Blocks event August 17.
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Gun violence prevention advocates, community members gather for Bridging Blocks event

Advocates said gun violence prevention needs to be a “priority” for elected officials and leaders.

11 months ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

P!nk, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Boyz II Men and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 15–18: Philadelphia Folk Festival, Boyz II Men in New Jersey and Super Trans Am: The Super '70s Concert Experience in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

11 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Folk Festival returns this weekend at Old Pool Farm

After a hiatus in 2023, the festival’s seven stages will once again provide a soundtrack for campers.

11 months ago

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