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Many dressed in traditional German clothing for the Cannstatter Volksfest Verein Labor Day festival in Northeast Philadelphia. (Austin Berner)
Community
Billy Penn

Dirndl and lederhosen fill Northeast Philly fairgrounds for the Cannstatter Volksfest Verein Labor Day weekend festival

It’s the 151st anniversary of the Labor Day weekend festival from one of the country’s oldest German-American clubs.

3 months ago

Julie Smith outside her home in Media, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

First annual EcoFest is coming to Media Borough

Transition Town Greater Media is hosting its first annual EcoFest on Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Park in Media Borough.

3 months ago

Philadelphia schools Superintendent Tony Watlington reads to a group of third graders at Fanny Coppin Elementary School to kick off the districts ''20 in 20'' reading initiative. Third graders are encouraged to read 20 books in 20 weeks using materials provided by the district. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Studio 2

Philly Schools Chief Tony Watlington, A New I-95 ‘Cap’ Park, Trivia & Things to Do

Kids in Philadelphia go back to school next week. We talk with Superintendent Tony Watlington. Plus, the I-95 cap park project and the best events happening all weekend long.

Air Date: August 31, 2023 12:00 pm

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Aerosmith performs onstage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Aerosmith, Sting, Labor Day Volksfest, Vienna Light Orchestra, and Brazilian Day in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 31 - Sept. 3: Aerosmith in Philly, Sting in N.J., Arts and Jazz Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 months ago

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Roz Pichardo led the march from SEPTA’s Huntingdon Station to McPherson Square on Aug. 29, 2023
Community

‘This is a we thing, not a me thing’: Kensington Overdose Remembrance Walk honors those who have died from opioid use

According to the city Health Department, 1,413 people died from drug overdoses in Philadelphia last year.

3 months ago

President Joe Biden speaks on the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act during an event in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in Washington
Politics & Policy

Biden will observe 9/11 in Alaska instead of the traditional NYC, Virginia or Pennsylvania events

Vice President Harris will participate in the New York City observance and first lady Jill Biden will lay a wreath at the Pentagon.

3 months ago

A woman with the phrase 'Free To Be Naked' written across her bare chest.
Community

Riders in various states of undress cruise Philadelphia streets in 14th naked bike ride

The annual ride is billed as promoting cycling as a key form of transportation and fuel-conscious consumption. It is also meant to encourage body positivity.

3 months ago

Before the ceremony at the Ukrainian Folk Festival in Horsham, Pa., both the national anthems of the United States and of Ukraine were sung on August 27, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Ukrainian Folk Festival highlights unity between Ukraine and U.S. amid ongoing war

Thousands flocked to Horsham, Pa. Sunday for the Ukrainian Folk Festival — immersing attendees in Ukrainian culture while celebrating “liberty and unity” with the U.S.

3 months ago

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Attendees hold a huge Ukrainian flag outside of City Hall.
Community

Ukraine’s flag flies above Philadelphia as nation celebrates Independence Day

Hundreds celebrated Ukraine’s Day of Independence with “great pain and sorrow,” as the country continues to fight for its freedom.

3 months ago

Listen 1:45
Philly Naked Bike Ride 2019
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Naked Bike Ride, Art of Rap, Ukrainian Festival, Philly Bookstore Crawl, and Waterfront Jazz Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 24 - 27: Naked Bike Ride in Philly, Eric Church in N.J., and ‘70s Celebration in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 months ago

Listen 5:30
Outdoor seating at a New Jersey restaurant
Community

Burlington County Restaurant Week summer edition underway

The event has twice as many participating eateries as the winter edition.

4 months ago

Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride 2018. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

‘Flesh and fun’: Philly Naked Bike Ride returns for its 14th year

The 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride takes place Saturday at 2 p.m. There’s no need to sign up and it’s free to ride.

4 months ago

Listen 1:26
600 miles from Philadelphia, cheesesteaks star at the Indiana State Fair.
Community
Billy Penn

Cheesesteak dishes at the Indiana State Fair? We tried them

At least four vendors advertised it on the facades of their stands in capital letters. The bison cheesesteak egg rolls were a winner.

4 months ago

Sharing Excess accepted food donations outside of The Mann Center on Aug. 12 and 13 ahead of Mt. Joy's two-night stint at the venue. (Credit Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Mt. Joy’s concerts at The Mann doubled as a food drive. Fans donated roughly 3,000 pounds of food

“Music speaks to the soul and so does food,” said Sharing Excess Director Evan Ehlers.

4 months ago

Competitor for the rowing competition
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6abc

Athletes with disabilities race down the Schuylkill River in 40th Annual BAYADA Regatta

Rowers left their crutches and wheelchairs on the docks to race at the 40th Annual BAYADA Regatta!

4 months ago

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