
Community Events
Doylestown’s Oscar Hammerstein Museum celebrates the musical theater legend’s 130th birthday
The nonprofit is fundraising to renovate the house where Hammerstein lived from 1940 to 1960.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:39The decades-old celebration on Filbert Street, led by Bassetts, returns to celebrate Philly’s favorite ice cream shops.
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A Live Aid anniversary tribute, a pancakes and booze festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
July 11–13: Glennon Doyle’s podcast stops in Delaware and an ice cream festival at Reading Terminal Market are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:46Like the original, Philly’s anniversary Live Aid performance will also be a fundraiser, this time benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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Listen 3:19Princeton, N.J. ‘pop-up’ newsroom planned for July 30
N.J. residents can share story ideas, ask questions and meet WHYY reporters and editors at a “pop-up” newsroom in Princeton.
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WHYY to host pop-up newsroom at Philadelphia City Hall on July 14
The event is designed to give people a chance to speak with WHYY News reporters and offer story suggestions.
4 weeks ago
Starting as just an idea from personal interest, one of the free library’s newest clubs taps an unexpected note in the community.
1 month ago
Listen 1:00‘No Kings’ in Mount Airy: Northwest Philadelphia residents explore history on Fourth of July
Organizers of the event donned 18th century-style costumes — and drew what they said are similarities between the actions of King George III and President Trump’s policies.
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Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebrations clash with striking municipal city workers
AFSCME District Council 33 members protested at Fourth of July ceremonies and parades as contract negotiations with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration continue.
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Philly’s Betsy Ross House celebrates the Fourth of July with Patriotic Pets Parade
The third year of the parade and costume competition saw three noncanine contestants, including a snake and a giant rabbit.
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Listen 1:06July 3 - July 6: Neil Diamond tribute in Del., July Fourth activities in Philly and the 2025 Freedom Festival in South Jersey are among the highlights.
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Listen 5:54Stricter immigration policies and rising fear are taking a toll on the mental health of Latino families in Delaware, many of whom face barriers to care and support.
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Listen 1:13America has a major birthday coming up — here’s what to expect for the big 2-5-0
It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how the U.S. is planning to party.
1 month ago
A 2025 Procrastinator’s Guide to Fourth of July events in Philly
From fireworks and backyard BBQs to museum days and star-powered concerts, make your holiday plans now.
1 month ago
Trenton residents come together for a community barbecue powered by Dodge Foundation
“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.
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