Community Events
Here’s what’s happening in Philly during the World Cup final
The final between Spain and Argentina is this Sunday. Here are the best events happening over the weekend.
3 months ago
A ginormous gluten-free expo is headed to the Philly suburbs this weekend
Pasta, pizza, fried chicken, soft pretzels, pierogi, pancakes and more will all be for sale at the Wicked Gluten-Free Expo and Food Festival.
3 months ago
July 16–19: Taj Mahal in Delaware, a jazz festival in Philly and Patty Griffin and Kathleen Edwards in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
3 months ago
Listen 5:21El muralista Christian Kanienberg afirma que le interesa “más crear obras de arte que, simplemente, resultan ser murales capaces de suscitar conversaciones”.
3 months ago
July 9 - July 12: K.C. and the Sunshine Band in Delaware, Blobfest in the Philly burbs and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
4 months ago
Listen 5:39The oddest America 250 events that took place in Philly and across the U.S.
From potatoes named “Spudjamin Franklin” to a George Washington trampoline, here’s ten of the weirdest homages for the U.S.’ big birthday.
4 months ago
After days of oppressive heat, thunderstorms cut Philly’s July 4th concert short
After storms forced attendees to evacuate, the concert resumed around midnight with a shortened performance by The Roots, followed by fireworks.
4 months ago
Listen 0:55Valley Forge National Historical Park, born on the Fourth of July, celebrates America250
The pivotal Revolutionary War site in the Philly suburbs hosted hundreds of people for live readings of the Declaration of Independence, a cannon fire demonstration and more.
4 months ago
Listen 1:45The honorees included former rapper Gillie Da King, former U.S. ambassador David L. Cohen and Comcast Spectacor CEO Daniel J. Hilferty.
4 months ago
Listen 0:44Muralist Christian Kanienberg says he’s “more interested in creating pieces of art that just happen to be murals that are conversation starters.”
4 months ago
Listen 2:11The city’s free July Fourth concert on the Parkway is still on. Organizers say Saturday's star-studded show will happen rain or shine.
4 months ago
Extreme heat forced Philly to cancel its 250th parade. Tourists flocked to Independence Mall anyway
Parade organizers said they were “heartbroken” for thousands of participants who traveled from as far away as Italy to take part.
4 months ago
Listen 1:03Big Boy sighting: World’s largest operating steam locomotive chugs through Pottstown
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive made a pit stop in Pottstown to observe America’s 250th birthday.
4 months ago
Listen 1:09Historic ‘March of America’s Mayors’ commemorates independence and celebrates local democracy
Local leaders from across the country marched from Independence Mall to the Museum of the American Revolution, highlighting the role of cities in sustaining democracy.
4 months ago
Take that, Boston: Philly has more Declarations of Independence than any other city
Institutions blocks apart from each other have assembled 15 Declarations of Independence among them. They all tell a different story.
4 months ago
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