
Community Events
The obstacle race and food fest is about as Philly as it gets.
3 years ago
Northern Liberties Night Market returns for first-ever spring edition
After a damp test launch in the fall, the spring edition will bring 50 food trucks, food tents, and vendors back to Northern Liberties.
3 years ago
A Southwest Philly festival is using arts and food to spark community discussions on the city budget
The Kingsessing event includes free lunch by the Mercado de Latinas.
3 years ago
Forgotten no more, Delaware cyclists teach kids lessons of Black cycling superstar
As the first Black cyclist to become world champion, Major Taylor’s story of perseverance is now helping inspire young people in Wilmington.
3 years ago
Visit Philadelphia names 1st Black woman as president/CEO
According to Angela Val, she might be the first Black woman to lead the non-profit tourism group, but she doesn’t expect to be the last.
3 years ago
Spruce Street Harbor Park reopens on a drizzly Mother’s Day weekend
The weather dampened opening weekend for the season, but some families braved the cold wind to celebrate.
3 years ago
A ‘reimagined’ Pride weekend is coming back to Philly in June: Here’s what to expect
After two years without a Pride festival in Philadelphia, the weekend-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is returning in June.
3 years ago
Mother’s Day can be painful. These strategies might help
Mother's Day can be a painful time, especially for people living with loss. Author Rebecca Soffer shares ideas for how to care for yourself or loved ones on a difficult day.
3 years ago
Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr holiday with joy, worry
Muslims are observing the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, typically marked with communal prayers, celebratory gatherings around festive meals and new clothes.
3 years ago
Broad Street Run photos: Thousands of runners stream through the heart of Philadelphia
The popular race drew nearly 28,000 participants for one of the fastest 10-milers in the country.
3 years ago
New Jersey’s first Methodist church celebrates 250 years in Trenton
Turning Point United Methodist Church in Trenton kicks off a year long celebration of its 250th anniversary.
3 years ago
A new place to gather: Pottstown community is reviving a historic cemetery
Artists and volunteers came together on Saturday in Montgomery County to celebrate, revive, and raise funds for Pottstown’s Edgewood Historic Cemetery.
3 years ago
Listen 1:17‘Forget YouTube,’ this Philly shop teaches cyclists how to repair their own bikes
West Philly’s Neighborhood Bike Works teaches cyclists how to fix up their own bike through a DIY repair program called Bike Church.
3 years ago
Listen 2:02Ukrainian American parishioners in Montco celebrate Orthodox Easter
Many parishioners remembered family and friends in Ukraine who are caught in the crosshairs of a nearly two-month-long Russian invasion.
3 years ago
South Street Spring Festival returns to Philly May 7
South Street will be packed with outdoor dining, retail, and entertainment.
3 years ago