Community Events
WHYY Community Conversation: The push for playgrounds brings people together
WHYY hosted “Uneven Play,” a community conversation with parents, school district representatives — and kids — to discuss playground inequity.
6 years ago
No-fee adoptions for large dogs this weekend at Philly shelter
Because the shelter is full, Animal Care and Control Team Philly is offering free adoptions of large dogs this weekend.
6 years ago
Valentine’s Day celebrations, free fun at the Horticulture Center, romantic feats of clay
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and we’re ready to partake of all things romantic.
6 years ago
Listen 5:02Philly welcomes Year of the Pig with lions, fireworks
Philadelphia's Chinatown celebration welcoming the Year of the Pig featured the Lion Dance performed by the Philadelphia Suns and members of Cheung's Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy.
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Mayfair’s first Chinese New Year festival honors tradition, welcomes new neighbors
Organizers said they are bringing Chinese cultural events to the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood as more Asian immigrants relocate from New York City.
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Listen 1:02Great theater, the dawn of Black History Month, and winter festivals are this week’s highlights
Can't bring yourself to watch the Super Bowl this year? Never fear, we've got plenty of other options for you this weekend.
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Listen 4:57Hot dancing on cold nights, a classic ‘90s hip-hop collective and Delaware goes gastro
The potential bone-chilling temperatures this weekend won’t matter − as long as you bundle up, that is, or get moving at one of the many dance events in the region.
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Listen 4:20How two Philadelphia groups want to spark tough conversations about race and faith
Interfaith Philadelphia and NewCORE aim to spark conversations about race and faith in the region. There will be three more live events from February through April.
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1,000 volunteers will paint inspirational murals at Kensington High on MLK Day
At Kensington High, volunteers intend to paint 100 murals reflecting the ideals of Martin Luther King Jr. and other inspiring figures.
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Air Date: January 17, 2019
Celebrate MLK’s legacy, sample extraordinary wines, and hear the latest from John Oates
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a service project, attending a jazz concert, and more this week.
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Listen 5:02Philly’s King Day of Service focuses on defusing deadly violence
For the 10th year, Girard College will have 4,000 to 5,000 people involved in everything from civic engagement to holding a jobs fair.
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Take your pick of ‘Beautiful’ music, art, photography and restaurants
Toast to Walt Whitman, spend the night at the Penn Museum, or dine out on a budget this week.
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Listen 4:19My Top 5, tributes to beloved musicians get the New Year started
The writer looks back at the highlights of her year, plus some upcoming picks.
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