
Community Events
‘Toll the Bell’ event in Philadelphia calls for action, awareness of gun violence
The two-day event features performances, speeches and community resources to call for the end of gun violence in Philly.
4 weeks ago
Philly’s Odunde fest, the Spring Family fest and ‘The Wiz’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
June 5 - June 8: ShakesBeer in the Park in Del., the Baltimore Avenue dollar stroll in West Philly and Halsey in South Jersey are among the highlights.
1 month ago
‘Caregiving’ documentary showcasing ‘the full gamut’ airs on WHYY-TV later this month
The documentary produced by Bradley Cooper will premiere on PBS on June 24 and will be available for streaming for free on the PBS app.
1 month ago
Coatesville’s Strawberry Festival returns after 3 years
The free event will be held at Main Street between First Avenue and Third Avenue instead of its original venue outside the former Brandywine Hospital.
1 month ago
Attendees were offered free health screenings to monitor blood pressure and sugar levels, and were connected with local health organizations.
1 month ago
Listen 1:12‘Nothing but God’: Odunde CEO talks about 50 years of the Philadelphia festival’s history
Odunde CEO Oshunbumi Fernandez-West and COO Adeniyi Ogundana can only give thanks to God as they continue the work the festival’s founders began.
1 month ago
Listen 3:21Why is news important? WHYY News is heading to Princeton High School to teach a media literacy class
Students studying journalism and public speaking will explore the world of news during a course about news gathering, story ideation and storyboarding.
1 month ago
West Philly Bizarre: A community market driving economic justice
The market, which allows underserved vendors to sell crafts, has launched its first crowdfunding campaign to expand opportunities for local creators.
1 month ago
Thousands of people celebrate love and unity at 2025 Philadelphia Pride March and Festival
The 2025 Philadelphia Pride March and Festival drew many people to the annual celebration for the first time.
1 month ago
A class of New Jersey fifth graders will explore the world of news during a course about news gathering, story ideation and storyboarding.
1 month ago
Laurel Hill Cemetery’s weekend festival of mourning gives another face to death
The inaugural Death and Arts Festival, taking place at Philadelphia's Laurel Hill East and West cemeteries, brings together five artists who explore aging, dying and grieving.
1 month ago
Listen 1:33UArts memorial commemorates 1 year since school’s closure
Philadelphia's University of the Arts closed almost one year ago. Former students and faculty and local performers will commemorate the closure with events and performances.
1 month ago
50th anniversary Odunde Festival in Philadelphia: What you need to know
The first Odunde Festival was held in 1975. Half a century later, it’s run by the daughter and grandson of co-founder Lois Fernandez.
1 month ago
Roots Picnic, Pride Weekend and West Philly Porchfest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 29 - June 1: “Hairspray” in Del., Roots Picnic in Philly, and Waltfest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
1 month ago
Listen 5:24Philadelphia Renaissance Faire offers medieval magic
The third annual Philadelphia Renaissance Faire finished its three-day run Monday with artisans, contests, demonstrations, games and performances galore.
1 month ago
Listen 1:12