Community Events
2-day summit at WHYY highlights vitality of civic dialogue in local newsrooms
Journalists joined community members to focus on the importance of stronger connections between local newsrooms and communities.
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Listen 0:54April 3–6: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Delaware, a Johnny Cash musical in South Jersey and a restaurant week in the Philly ‘burbs.
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Philly leaders highlight free and low-cost summer kids programs, say more pool staff needed
The city and school district offer hundreds of summer programs meant to keep Philly students out of trouble and entertained during the summer months.
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Free Library of Philadelphia wants to help federal workers hit by DOGE cuts
The Federal Employee Transition Workshop will provide career tips and résumé help to laid-off workers and those facing potential job loss.
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Philly Photo Day returns and you can become an exhibition-worthy photographer
Between April 7 and 13, anyone in Philadelphia has the chance to show off their photography chops and submit a unique image to be printed and hung in a gallery.
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More than 300 Latinas are expected for a night of women empowerment, featuring a red carpet, authentic food and inspiring speakers.
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Listen 1:31March 27-March 30: Philly’s Health and Healing Expo, an after-hours event at the Museum of the American Revolution and Barely Dead in Del. are among the highlights.
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Listen 5:233 cooking classes you can attend in Philadelphia
Online or in real life, for entrées or desserts, there’s a group for everyone who wants to improve in the kitchen.
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‘Born and raised’: Will Smith returns home for West Philadelphia street naming in his honor
The “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” actor was given a hero’s welcome and the first key to the city issued by Mayor Cherelle Parker.
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Listen 1:12The Clay Studio’s annual ‘PhilaBowl’ fires up local foodies and pottery lovers
The annual empty bowl fundraiser will include over 500 handmade bowls for sale and yummy bites. Plus, half of the proceeds go to a local food pantry.
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Penn Museum’s CultureFest! Holi welcomes spring through art and color
The Hindu holiday celebration included dance and a traditional color throw.
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Philadelphia celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in a day of honoring ‘those dedicated to serving others’
The 2025 parade theme was, “St. Patrick, Bless Those Dedicated To Serving Others.”
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‘A year to build foundation’: Philly’s Mexican Indigenous communities celebrate the Mexica New Year
The Indigenous tradition marks the start of the year in the Aztec calendar.
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Listen 0:56Philly seniors who want to ‘age in place’ say challenges remain in urban environments
About 20% of people in Philadelphia are 60 and older, according to local data.
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Listen 1:08March 13–16: Erika Alexander in Delaware, St. Paddy’s Day celebrations in Philly and EagleMania in South Jersey are among this weekend's event events.
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