Community Events
From Terror Behind the Walls to Halloween Nights: ESP reimagines annual event
The annual Terror Behind the Walls is rebooted as Halloween Nights, a seasonal festival with equal parts horror and criminal justice reform.
4 years ago
2nd Street Festival presents Northern Liberties Night Market
On Thursday, the new biannual event will include food trucks, shopping vendors, games, live music, and performers.
4 years ago
Billy Penn
Cómo celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en Filadelfia (en inglés y español)
La conmemoración se extiende del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre.
4 years ago
Billy Penn
How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Philly (in English y español)
The commemoration runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
4 years ago
La Feria del Barrio returns to North Philly, connecting residents to resources
La Feria del Barrio’s return acted as a cultural exchange among the city’s growing Latino community. Nonprofits were also in full force connecting underserved residents to ser
4 years ago
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Harrisburg Hispanic heritage festival back in-person with music, food and vaccines
The Latino Hispanic American Community Center is celebrating its 11th annual Hispanic heritage festival Saturday in Harrisburg.
4 years ago
‘Good for the soul’: Salsa pros offer lunchtime dance lessons at Love Park
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Siempre Salsa Philly is leading a Latin dance lunch break every Thursday at the park across from City Hall.
4 years ago
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‘Like it never existed’: Despite relentless COVID-19 surge, social life near normal in Delaware
Cases and hospitalizations are at a seven-month high in Delaware, but that’s not keeping down crowds at festivals, sports contests, and other events.
4 years ago
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Eagles fans optimistic as new season kicks off, but wary after too many ‘broken hearts’
At a tailgate block party in Fishtown, people were excited for a fresh start with a new coach and quarterback, but tempered their expectations after too many “broken hearts.”
4 years ago
At the Garden of Reflection, looking back on the passing of so many on 9/11
About 200 people gathered for a ceremony in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, to honor those who lost their lives exactly 20 years ago.
4 years ago
Biden, Obama, Clinton mark 9/11 in NYC with display of unity
Three presidents and their wives stood side by side at the National September 11 Memorial, sharing a moment of silence to mark the anniversary with a display of unity.
4 years ago
Philadelphia Parking Authority holding town hall to keep people out of trouble
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is offering some online education to help people avoid breaking parking rules and regulations.
4 years ago
A festival aims to offer a safe space to decompress from Philly’s violence
Two men trying to abate the crisis using a mobile app are hosting a festival at FDR Park this weekend in hopes of giving residents a safe space to decompress.
4 years ago