Community Events

For this year only, the 10-miler through Philadelphia is moving one week earlier: to Sunday, April 30.

Jan. 5 - Jan. 8: Philly Loves Bowie week, Opera Delaware benefit, “SpongeBob The Musical” in N.J., are among the area’s weekend highlights.

"I said, 'Hey, I know I don't look like it, but I'm an emergency medicine doctor,'" said Vincent Basile.

String bands and brass sections echoed through the streets around City Hall, as the fumes of Uhauls and gold spray paint filled the air for the parade.

From Bangkok to Berlin, one time zone at a time celebrated the entry into 2023.

Also, a calendar quirk means the cost for city services will be about double the norm.

ArtsQuest says it does not use Eventbrite for any of its events.

Dec. 29 - Jan. 1: New Year’s Eve parties in N.J, Del., and Pa., Morris Day, Peepsfest are among weekend highlights in the area.

Iceless curling lanes for outdoor play is Franklin Square's first foray into winter sports.

Environmental officials say recycled Christmas trees can conserve and enhance soil.

Philly-based actress Nafessa Williams portrays Houston’s partner Robyn. Williams’ charitable foundation, Fearless, gave fans in Philly free tickets to an early screening.

Held on Saturday, Dec. 17, the winter holiday party also featured arts and crafts, face-painting, free lunch, and soccer with the Kensington Soccer Club.

Dec. 22 - 25: Disney on Ice, A Longwood Christmas, Electron’s holiday concert are among weekend highlights in the area.

The party — which dates back to the 1950’s — includes all sorts of live animals, and every child who attends leaves with a gift of their own.

More than 150 people gathered in Old City to kick off the eight-day observation.