Community Events

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.

First-time organizers PHL Pride Collective largely pulled off their goal of an inclusive, welcoming event.

The celebration of all things Delaware County falls on June 10 — an homage to the 610 area code that covers most of the county.

More than 60,000 tickets were sold for the 15th annual festival, hosted on two stages at the Mann Center.

The “Ready. Set. School” campaign will have free days at the children’s museum for health awareness games and COVID shots.

Last year’s event was a success for the organizers. This year, it is doubling in size. Next year? It has big plans of transitioning into Delaware County Pride.