Community Events
How to climb a grease pole (or just watch), from an Italian Market Festival champion
South Philly native Frankie Longo offers tips on how to fully enjoy the competition for prizes and South Philly bragging rights.
4 months ago
Wawa Welcome America Festival aims to have something for all Philadelphians
The festival begins on Juneteenth and runs through July 4 with a star-studded concert and fireworks.
4 months ago
39 years after MOVE bombing, activists remember victims of the West Philly tragedy
“It’s really important for us to document this history, talk about things — and to never forget,” Mike Africa Jr. said.
4 months ago
Listen 1:20The good, the bad and the muddy: Kensington Derby boasts largest field in its 16 years
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.
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Listen 1:21Inaugural Delco Gives Day raises $1.6 million for Delaware County nonprofits
Gritty and the Phillie Fanatic showed up to celebrate the end of the Foundation for Delaware County’s first annual day of giving.
4 months ago
Philly’s first Beerathon brings 5K run and festival to the Navy Yard
Runners receive a beer at each mile marker during Saturday’s event, with food trucks, music, and tastings from over a dozen breweries.
4 months ago
Kensington Derby, Mother’s Day concerts, Neil Young and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
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.
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Listen 5:34Philly’s Asian pop-rock musicians to gather for a slice of Asian American Pie
A concert of local Asian American–fronted rock bands opens AAPI month.
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For many Latino residents, the medical system remains riddled with barriers that alienate and exacerbate public health challenges.
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Tens of thousands of people race through Philadelphia for the Broad Street Run
Kevin McDonnell finished first overall with a time of 47:33.
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Philly Girls Jump celebrate ‘Double Dutch Day’ with an Awbury Park bash Saturday
Philadelphia City Council declared every first Saturday in May a day to commemorate the recreational skipping activity.
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Broad Street Run, Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival and Philly Tech Week in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
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.
4 months ago
Listen 5:37Yo-Yo Ma awarded WHYY Lifelong Learning Award: ‘I’m doing my best’
The world-renowned cellist came to WHYY to be interviewed by Terry Gross. Of course, he brought his cello, Petunia.
4 months ago
Listen 2:14Move over, July 4: Philly’s planning a new celebration on the ‘real’ Independence Day
Activities planned for July 2 include a new parade and other festivities in Old City in keeping with John Adams’ 1776 wishes.
4 months ago
‘A true testament to him’: Fishtown Beer Runners celebrate late founder with memorial run
On Saturday at Philadelphia Brewing Co., more than 200 people paid tribute to David April, who founded the group more than 15 years ago.
5 months ago
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