Community Events

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.

The Motor Vehicle Comm. says you don’t need to bring proof of your Social Security number as they open 10,000 more appointments for Real ID upgrades.

Corner’s to Connections is a Christian based group that will use Father’s Day in the hopes of breaking the cycle of violence in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia is one of more than a dozen cities in North America that will host the FIFA World Cup games in 2026.

Thousands of people are expected to come out, and local businesses are thrilled.

The Odunde festival, a massive celebration of African and Caribbean culture, was held in-person Sunday for the first time since before COVID-19.

The 195-year-old Flower Show has been actively seeking women designers to feature in its annual showcase.

From camp experiences to extended hours at PAL locations, city officials are looking to provide a creative outlet for Philly young people this summer.