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Comic book and film geeks, guitar gods, Japanese and Ukrainian culture in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
What’s happening on a late August weekend in Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware? Naked bikers, comic book and film geeks, guitar gods, and more!
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Listen 4:54Alice Cooper, Common, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival are among this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Food, folk, and arts and culture festivals anchor the weekend events calendar in the Delaware Valley.
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Listen 5:50Reggae legend Bob Marley, Asian history in Philly, and Cowtown Rodeo in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey host an array of events, from a tribute to Jamaican independence, Train in concert, and bike racing in the ’burbs.
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Listen 4:11Art exhibits, a celebration of National Peach Month, the Women’s Theater Festival and the BlackStar Film Festival are among the things to do this weekend.
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Listen 5:32Philly’s BlackStar Film Festival is looking for a new home
The annual showcase of African-American cinema launched at UPenn’s International House, but the building’s pending closure may force the fest to relocate.
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Listen 1:40‘Alexa, wake me up for camp!’: Philly summer writing program bursting at the seams
Applications to Mighty Writers surged more than 1000%.
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Scary doings in Phoenixville, new market at Cherry Street Pier, and Bastille Day in Ardmore
Philly and South Jersey are buzzing this week with festivals dedicated to film, arts, and culture. Plus, there's a local celebration of France's Bastille Day.
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Listen 4:04Nation’s birthday celebrated by thousands on the Parkway
Thousands flocked to the Parkway to enjoy a free concert and fireworks display for July 4th.
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July 4th Philly photos: Protests, patriots and a popping block party
Even before the fireworks and concert, there was plenty of Independence Day action in America’s birthplace.
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Philly’s Celebration of Freedom ceremony brings visitors from all over the country
Visitors from all over the country gathered at Independence Hall for the annual Celebration of Freedom ceremony
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Philly’s biggest party, celebrating Hispanic culture and art for kids
Tonya Pendleton runs down things to do around Philadelphia for July 4th and through the weekend.
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Listen 4:13Philly’s July Fourth party will be fenced in this year, for a ‘more open’ experience
You’ll be able to get a beer and roam freely along the Parkway.
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Get to know some of North Central Philly’s ‘unsung heroes’
In the city, there are people who go above and beyond to better the day-to-day life of their neighbors. But often, they get little recognition.
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The 2019 Billies were a ‘love letter to Philadelphia’
Congratulations to all the nominees — you made the inaugural Billy Penn Awards Gala a successful show.
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Family hoedown keeps tradition alive at Kutztown Folk Festival
The nine-day festival draws more than 100,000 people from across the country.
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