Community Events
What to do for Fourth of July weekend
The Fourth of July falls on a Wednesday this year, which means stretching celebrations out for a whole week. Expect parades and, of course, fireworks all around the region.
6 years ago
Listen 3:53The Oval stretches car-free play onto the Parkway this summer
Ashley Hahn checks in on The Oval, a summertime experience geared at making the Parkway better for people.
6 years ago
Listen 4:53Korean War vets gather in Philadelphia to remember ‘Forgotten War’
More than 5 million soldiers and civilians died during the conflict, including more than 600 from the Philadelphia region.
6 years ago
Juneteenth: A vibrant celebration of freedom
The rhythm of African drums swelled on Saturday during the annual Juneteenth parade, commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery on June 19, 1865.
6 years ago
SoLow Fest, Solstice, and Hot Air Balloons – Your Week June 21- 27, 2018
With summer in full swing, here are our picks for the last full week of June.
7 years ago
Add a little weird to your workout this summer
When you get tired of the treadmill, check out one of these unique ways to get your exercise in.
7 years ago
‘There’s more to this community’: Trenton reels after shooting at arts festival
Art All Night, put on every June for 12 years, has been a bright spot in New Jersey’s long-struggling state capitol.
7 years ago
Listen 3:44Celebrating Juneteenth at Philadelphia’s Johnson House
Just over a month ago, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum opened in Montgomery, Alabama, dedicated to the victims of white supremacy in the Unit
7 years ago
Father’s Day, Eid al-Fitr, and Philly hip-hop — Your Week June 14 – 21, 2018
This weekend, we’re talking about the origins of Philly hip-hop, affordable art, and ways to celebrate Father’s Day.
7 years ago
Listen 4:16Kidchella, a fantastic reason to visit Philly this summer
They drive to Philadelphia from North Carolina once or twice a summer — a mom and her teenage son, together for 20 hours up and back. ...
7 years ago
Odunde, anyone? Philadelphia’s leading cultural festival returns — June 10, 2018
The Odunde Festival, now in its 43rd year, celebrates the Yoruba tradition with music, food, and artwork.
7 years ago
Celebrate Pride Month by returning to its roots – June 2018
The first Pride was a protest, not a party. After the parade, check out some of these events, which honor the political roots of the festival.
7 years ago
Cookbooks, comics, and capitalism: Book clubs for every reader
Choose your own adventure with these book club offerings in Philadelphia and beyond.
7 years ago
A guide to Philly Beer Week for the beer novice – June 1-10, 2018
The 10-day festival, devoted to all things beer, returns Friday with hundreds of events spotlighting various brewers, styles, and food pairings, all across the city.
7 years ago
Wilmington dubs street corner in honor of longtime ice cream shop owners
Mayor Mike Purzycki signed an executive order declaring the corner of Eighth and Church as “Bennie & Esther H. Broomer’s Way” with a new street sign.
7 years ago