Community Events

The derby’s latest iteration featured a very hungry caterpillar, a glamorous Phanatic-Gritty duo and an ode to Dollar Dog Night. Plus, plenty of mud.

Gritty and the Phillie Fanatic showed up to celebrate the end of the Foundation for Delaware County’s first annual day of giving.

Runners receive a beer at each mile marker during Saturday’s event, with food trucks, music, and tastings from over a dozen breweries.

May 9–12: Mother’s Day gospel concert in Philly, Neil Young in N.J. and “Little Women: The Musical” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

A concert of local Asian American–fronted rock bands opens AAPI month.

For many Latino residents, the medical system remains riddled with barriers that alienate and exacerbate public health challenges.

Kevin McDonnell finished first overall with a time of 47:33.

Philadelphia City Council declared every first Saturday in May a day to commemorate the recreational skipping activity.

May 2–5: Sing Us Home Festival in Philly, ''The Bodyguard: The Musical'' in N.J. and Croce Plays Croce in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

The world-renowned cellist came to WHYY to be interviewed by Terry Gross. Of course, he brought his cello, Petunia.

Activities planned for July 2 include a new parade and other festivities in Old City in keeping with John Adams’ 1776 wishes.

On Saturday at Philadelphia Brewing Co., more than 200 people paid tribute to David April, who founded the group more than 15 years ago.

April 25–28: The Philadelphia Show, “Kill Move Paradise” in N.J. and the Delaware Symphony’s performance of Mahler are among this weekend’s highlights.

About a dozen residents participated in Thursday’s discussion inside the Walnut Street West Library in University City.

Many members of the No Name Pops played under Nero when they were with the now-ailing Philly Pops.