Community Events

The Wednesday drink specials now come with afterparties — and a healthy dose of personal regret.

The conference for new play development was rocked by racist accusations. After three years down, it returns with new leadership and commitment to DEI.

The free Fourth of July festival on the Ben Franklin Parkway gave Philadelphians a chance to smile.

Old City and Logan Square became a melting pot of culture today as Philadelphia turned out to celebrate the Fourth of July.

After British troops surrendered at the Battle of Princeton, Britain never regained full control of New Jersey during the Revolutionary War.

Over 40 Philadelphia restaurants have come together to raise money for the National Network of Abortion Funds.

The weekend’s events include 4th of July celebrations all around the Philly area, the Parkway concert, Philly Balloon and Music Fest, and Pops on the Mall.

First dibs on the free hoagies go to members of the U.S. armed forces, firefighters, police officers, and first responders.

"Firefighters... lay down their lives for strangers. And that's what Lt. Sean Williamson did," said the Rev. James Casey.

This year’s Disability Pride event not only celebrated disability identities but was a celebration of life and survival after pandemic separation.

Many July 4th fireworks celebrations are back this year! Check out our list to see where they are happening in your neighborhood.

The 12-story Champlain Towers building came down with a thunderous roar and left a giant pile of rubble in one of the deadliest collapses in U.S. history.

The last lantern festival in Franklin Square was in 2019. The large-scale illuminated spectacle returns with an undersea fantasy.

Twenty of the recipient organizations are set to receive a total of $325,000. Ten community members are going to each receive $2,500 in financial help.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia near Independence Hall hosted a Juneteenth block party where hundreds of people jammed to hip hop and dance classics.