Community Events

North Philadelphians talked about the importance of engaging with the youth to preserve Philadelphia’s history.

May 24 - 28: Roots Picnic in Pa., “Stop Kiss” in N.J., and Carly Pearce in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

The festival runs June 5-11 and is designed to showcase African American businesses in a street festival at 23rd Street and Grays Ferry Ave.

May 24 - 28: Guac Off, Philly Tango Fest in Pa., and May Fair in N.J. are among the Memorial Day weekend’s event highlights.

Live music, food trucks, beer tents, and open space for children’s activities will be part of the three-day festivities.

Philadelphia is one of 11 U.S. Cities hosting World Cup matches in 2026, with games set to be played at Lincoln Financial Field.

May 19-21: Bellefonte Arts Fest in Delaware, New Hope Pridefest in Pa., and “Water by the Spoonful” in N.J. are among this weekend’s event highlights.

The funeral for Deptford Police Officer Robert "Bobby" Shisler was held at Rowan University's Pfleeger Concert Hall in Glassboro.

Mayor Byron Brown led a moment of silence outside of the Tops Friendly Market on the city's east side Sunday.

The art exhibit at City Hall featured the portraits of 55 homicide victims as a way to help grieving mothers who’ve lost children to gun violence.

Mom’s Dance Extravaganza in Delaware, Kensington Derby in Philly, and “School of Rock” in South Jersey are among this weekend’s event highlights.

Since 1873, the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia has drawn in Masons and non-Masons alike.

The South Philadelphia sports complex has a busy Sunday with both Phillies and 76ers playing at home.

Mohamed Khairullah, the mayor of Prospect Park, N.J., was blocked from a recent White House Eid celebration. NPR's Leila Fadel asks him why.

Considered the largest 10-miler in the country, the race down the center of Philadelphia has been around more than 40 years.