Community Events
Breastfeeding moms go public in Philly for global campaign
Raising awareness about many health benefits of breastfeeding, dozens of moms gather in Philadelphia for the 'Big Latch.'
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Listen 1:23Cape May Crab Festival, inclusive play, and Deco on the Delaware: Your plans 8/2 – 8/8, 2018
This week, a slate of events is specially geared toward children on the autism spectrum.
6 years ago
Bob Marley, Harry Potter, and the nation’s largest urban health festival: Your plans 7/26 – 8/1
This week, consider a day trip to Wilmington for one of the eclectic events happening there.
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If you didn't book your tickets to Hogwarts in time, celebrate the birth of the Boy Who Lived at one of these local events.
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‘The best of all parties’: The irresistible lure of the white party
Add a little glamour to your everyday by attending one of these soirees in your finest all-white attire.
6 years ago
Fresh eats, Jazz Fest, and Star Wars: Your Plans 7/19 – 7/25
This week, become an amateur archaeologist, catch some Slavic folk music, or participate in a river cleanup.
6 years ago
Listen 4:29Experiencing Cirque du Soleil’s VOLTA with your kids
Now through August 19th, Philadelphia families have the wonderful opportunity of catching Cirque du Soleil’s energetic, imag ...
6 years ago
I didn’t know how to articulate true stories without also reliving the loss of the community and people who had once been close to me.
6 years ago
Your Weekly Roundup for July 12-19, 2018
If you won’t be watching the World Cup final, or down in the waves, check out one of these events.
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Listen 4:14Marie Antoinette may escape the guillotine, but Philly Bastille celebration meets its end
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner may – or may not – take part in the festivities. He says he does see similarities between France of 1789 and the U.S. of 2018.
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Thousands celebrate America’s 242nd birthday on the Parkway
The day was capped off with a concert headlined by the Cuban American rapper Pitbull, who performed a 75-minute show.
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Your Weekly Roundup: July 5 – 12, 2018
If the heat’s gotten the best of you this week, fear not. I’ve rounded up some places where you can escape the city and cool down.
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Listen 3:22Hip-hop’s Chill Moody folds ‘everything’ into message and music
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with hip-hop artist Chill Moody about his performance at the Wawa Welcome America concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
6 years ago
Listen 5:49We’ll all be screaming for ice cream Saturday at Reading Terminal Market
Ice cream celebration at Reading Terminal Market is part of Welcome America festivities.
6 years ago
Making a joyful noise in praise of freedom on Independence Hall Sunday
For Fourth of July, Wawa hosts a series of free events all over the city. There’s always music, but this is the first year a gospel choir will perform at Independence Hall.
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