Community Events

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

About a dozen attendees discussed their experiences with immigration at Northeast Regional Library this week.

WHYY is co-hosting a Sept. 18 gathering to discuss The Pew Charitable Trusts’ research on how immigrant workers contribute to the local Philadelphia economy.

A celebration of Latino heritage is planned in Mercer County next month at the County Park Festival Grounds.

Aug. 8 - 11: Obon Festival in Philly, Dave Mason’s Traffic Band in N.J., and Preservation Hall Jazz Band in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

Aug. 1–4: BlackStar Film Festival in Philly, Doobie Brothers in N.J., and the Homey Awards in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

In the last of three conversations, participants at WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks event discussed cleanliness and rider etiquette.