Community Events
THON 2024 raises more than $16 million to fight childhood cancer
Hundreds of Penn State students participated in Friday's charity dance marathon.
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The inaugural Philly Beer Fest is raising money for Trauma Survivors Foundation
Profits from the first-ever Philly Beer Fest are going to support an organization that helps trauma survivors.
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‘Long Live Sturgeon!’: WHYY, Academy of Natural Sciences host discussion on endangered fish
Scientists discussed the importance of protecting endangered species during an event hosted by WHYY and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
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Listen 1:21WHYY and the Free Library of Philadelphia held a Bridging Blocks discussion Thursday on the Mummers, and how they want to shape the tradition for future generations.
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Listen 1:39Boyz II Men, Philly Beer Fest and ‘Zooman and the Sign’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Feb. 16 - 18: James Baldwin celebration in Philly, Rowan Jazz Festival in N.J. and Oleta Adams in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:22As lions danced and people marched, residents and activists within Chinatown voiced their opposition to the proposed Sixers arena.
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Listen 1:15‘Long Live Sturgeon!’: WHYY, Drexel to host discussion on endangered species
Researchers will discuss the importance of researching and protecting endangered species, including the Atlantic sturgeon.
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Feb. 8 - 11: Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day events, “Ghetto Gods of Divineland” in N.J., and Wilmington’s Children’s Chorus in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30Philadelphia Suns putting final touches on lion dances ahead of Lunar New Year
The Philadelphia Suns prepare to celebrate the Lunar New Year with lion dance performances, filled with drumming, music and firecrackers.
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Philly scheduled to host Fourth of July FIFA World Cup game, 5 group stage games, in 2026
New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium beat out AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas as the venue for the final on July 19.
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WHYY News is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Princeton
This will be the first “pop-up” newsroom in New Jersey for 2024.
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The origins of Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil
Thousands are expected to attend the annual event that exploded in popularity after the 1993 Bill Murray movie.
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Feb. 1 - Feb 4: NoLibs Restaurant Week in Philly, “Escape to Margaritaville” in N.J. and Bob Marley's birthday celebration in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30As hate crimes rise, Delawareans join national ‘United Against Hate’ initiative for dialogue
“One of our main goals," said assistant U.S. attorney Tiana Sampson, "is to start building that trust."
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Listen 1:27Philly Tattoo Fest, Madonna, Lunar New Year and Dinos After Dark in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Jan. 24 - 28: Tattoo Fest in Philly, “The Producers” in N.J., and Common in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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