Community Events
Philly Spring Cleanup: Volunteers aim to make the city green, safe, and clean at annual event
Philadelphia will host its 16th annual Philly Spring Cleanup in hopes to put an end to littering and illegal dumping.
3 years ago
Meet your Philly City Council at-large candidates face-to-face
WHYY News, Committee of 70, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and League of Women Voters of Philadelphia are co-hosting the City Council At-Large Candidate Convention on April 11.
3 years ago
Listen 5:09April 6 - April 9: Yamato in Del., Easter Promenade in Philly, and Super Sand Sculptures in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:13Mummers will come to New Jersey to strut along Haddon Avenue
The Mummers are coming to New Jersey to strut in an event organized by Camden County, Haddon Township, and Haddonfield.
3 years ago
Rally against gun violence gives young Philadelphians access to lawmakers and resources
Poets, speakers, and civic leaders encouraged young people to get involved, including sending letters to area lawmakers.
3 years ago
Listen 1:07Philly mayoral candidates say more help is on the way for the arts
Cultural organizations within the city want the next mayor to provide additional funds for the arts and help the industry further integrate into the city’s commerce.
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Listen 1:04March 30-April 2: “La Traviata” opening gala in Del., Wine Walk in Philly, and Brian Culbertson in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:12Philly kicks off Jazz Appreciation Month with a show of hands
Philly attempted to set a world record for jazz hands to launch Philly Celebrates Jazz 2023, featuring over 100 jazz-related events in April.
3 years ago
‘Building a community’: Rug-makers and artists to converge at TuftCon in Philly
Tufting rose in popularity during the height of the pandemic. Now, Philly’s TuftCon will celebrate the craft in person.
3 years ago
Listen 2:10TuftCon, Philly Theatre Week, ‘Bring It On’ musical, Play-a-Palooza in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
March 23-26: Dru Hill and "Bring It On" in Del., Theatre Week in Philly, and Frankie Negrón in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:30Invisible dance exhibit highlights accessibility in art at UPenn
Artist Carolyn Lazard collaborated on an original dance with music, then stripped both sound and visuals to make their installation, “Long Take.”
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Listen 1:15Weitzman museum to host 10th annual Freedom Seder
The Freedom Seder, conceived 54 years ago, ties Jewish religious teaching with social activism.
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Listen 1:22South Street Egg Hunt features ‘eggscellent’ works of art, includes a $1,000 grand prize
Each egg found represents a chance to win prizes, including a Grand Prize Egg Basket worth $1,000.
3 years ago
Connecting with the Schuylkill, a walk to celebrate World Water Day
Visitors from all over the world traveled alongside the Schuylkill River trail to connect with nature and its importance.
3 years ago
St. Patrick’s Day festivities off to an early start in Philadelphia
The 2023 parade theme "St. Patrick, Let There Be Peace" centers on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
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