Community Events

“For WHYY to really take a chance and really take an approach like this is important,” said Perry Shaw III, director of the Trenton Community Street Team.

With July Fourth falling on a Friday this year, many local businesses are closing up shop. Neighborhood leaders say they will redirect efforts to the 2026 celebration.

Hayden, both the first woman and first Black person to head the Library of Congress, was fired by President Donald Trump in May.

Three takeaways from a panel moderated by WHYY’s Maiken Scott about flooding in Germantown and beyond.

June 26 - June 29: Sons of Mystro in Del., a kickball tournament in Philly and Flair Dance Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

From a giant, glowing octopus to a colorful peacock with changing feathers, this year’s celebration features an all-new display of illuminated sculptures.

Juneteenth's 160th anniversary celebrations at Malcolm X Park on Sunday brought together vendors and community members to celebrate culture and creativity.

The Museum brought Philadelphians together in celebration of the holiday’s 160th anniversary.

The museum’s special programming targeted visitors who may not have known about America’s second independence day and the people behind it.

Delaware’s first of six community solar farms has launched in Sussex County, supporting low-income households and the state’s 2050 net-zero goal.

The FIFA Club World Cup this summer will be a practice run for public health officials to prepare for a larger crowd of international visitors in 2026.

The 17th annual Chester County Hot Air Balloon Festival brings colorful balloons, local food, live music and family fun to Willowdale Steeplechase.

Saturday’s events at Independence Mall are the core of a three-day, public celebration.

Burlington County residents can meet WHYY News’ New Jersey team, discuss story ideas and ask questions.