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Kids participate in a puppet show at Warren Street Plaza to explain the historical role of Trenton in the Revolutionary War. (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
Community

It’s Patriots Week in Trenton, and thousands celebrate a Revolutionary War win like it’s 1777

The annual Patriots Week events mark the battle that turned serial loser George Washington into a superstar of military strategy.

5 years ago

RiverRink on the Delaware River waterfront. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
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December 26, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Countdown to 2020: 10 fun Philly things to do before the ball drops in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Whether you are visiting with friends and family or kicking it cozy solo, the week between Christmas and Jan. 1 offers plenty of fun.

5 years ago

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Island Beach State Park (Sandy Levine for WHYY)
Down the Shore
Community

Island Beach State Park accepting Christmas trees to help build dunes

Christmas trees can help build dunes by capturing sand that is pushed by northeasterly winds during coastal storms, according to coastal ecologist Dominick Solazzo.

5 years ago

A parranda sings Christmas carols in front of a live nativity at Conshohocken United Methodist Church in Conshohocken, Pa. (Kriston Jae Bethel for WHYY)
Community

In Conshohocken, a holiday parranda ‘brings it all back’ and connects the Latinx community to its roots

The parranda — a holiday-season tradition in the Caribbean and Latin American countries — was a new sight to see along Fayette Street in December.

5 years ago

The inaugural Barefoot Country Music Fest is set for Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21 on Wildwood's Lincoln Avenue beach. (Public domain image)
Down the Shore
Community

Wildwood to host 3-day country music festival on the beach

The inaugural Barefoot Country Music Fest is set for Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21 on Wildwood's Lincoln Avenue beach.

5 years ago

Graydon Dunkelberger studied abroad in Austria where he learned about Krampus. His was was hand carved in Austria. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

‘Parade of Spirits’ exhibits the shadows of holiday season

The 2019 march celebrated Krampus and folk traditions in Philadelphia with elaborate costumes and noisemakers.

5 years ago

Tuba Christmas (Youtube/Kimmel Center)
Things To Do
Community
December 12 - 19, 2019

Celebrate the holidays on land and sea, music for jazz-lovers and a specialty train exhibit in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Things to do this week in N.J., Del. and Pa. include festivals on land and sea, holiday jazz and an annual gala for seniors.

5 years ago

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Madonna performs a tribute to Prince at the Billboard Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, May 22, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
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Community
December 5 - 11, 2019

Cher and Madonna, Anita Baker’s final shows, and holiday home tours in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Homes decked out for the holidays, Cher, Madonna, and Anita Baker’s last tour are part of this week’s event highlights in the Delaware Valley.

5 years ago

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Parkway Northwest High School students Kaila Daniel, left and Makayla Adens, right, during a break out session at a community summit on gun violence. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Community

At North Philly community gun violence summit, going ‘beyond a conversation’

“Gun Violence: Beyond a Conversation” — an all-day summit at Canaan Baptist Church in Germantown focused on how to build a coalition to prevent more tragedies in Philadelphia

5 years ago

The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade has reached its 100th year. In a scene from the 2018 parade, pilgrims, a turkey, and Clifford the Big Red Dog make their way through Center City. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
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Lifestyle

At 100 years, Philly hosts nation’s oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade is celebrating its 100th year. Here's a look back at photos of what began as a promotional event for Gimbels department store.

5 years ago

Christmas Village (Courtesy of Aversa PR)
Things To Do
Community
November 28 - December 4, 2019

An annual holiday parade, a star-studded concert, an African dance performance and decor on display in this week’s ‘Things To Do.’

Things to do this week in N.J., Del. and Pa. include the holiday on display, a star-studded concert and African dance.

5 years ago

Sarah Kiptoo takes first place for the Women's division with a time of 2:38:14 at the 23rd annual Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday November 19th, 2017.
Things To Do
Community
November 21 - 27, 2019

High-flying Birds, Marathon weekend, and Santa on the rails are in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

High-flying Birds, Marathon weekend, classic R&B, hip-hop and Santa on the rails are the highlights of this week’s “Things To Do.”

5 years ago

Listen 5:28
Handlers listen intently during the herding group competition at the National Dog Show in Oaks, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 17, 2018. (Kriston Jae Bethel for WHYY)
Things To Do
Community
November 14 - 20, 2019

National Dog Show, holiday lights, and weather-proof date nights in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

You’ll find ideas for weather-proof dates, details on final fall fests, the National Dog Show, the Penn Museum’s reopening celebration, and more in this week’s "Things To Do."

6 years ago

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An Action Leaders Summit in South Philly focused on how to promote and provide information about the 2020 Census in at-risk neighborhoods and communities. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Community

At Philly 2020 census summit, neighborhood leaders train to be ‘trusted messengers’

An Action Leaders Summit in South Philly focused on how to promote and provide information about the 2020 Census in at-risk neighborhoods and communities.

6 years ago

Artist Nicole Nikolich, aka Lace in the Moon. (Eric Dale/Billy Penn)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Want to own some of Philly’s famous street art?

Check out this show at Tmoms on South Street.

6 years ago

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