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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (center right) wields a hammer at the MLK Day of Service at Philadelphia’s Girard College. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Pa. officials swing hammers on MLK Day to drum up 2020 census turnout

Local officials took part in the annual MLK Day of Service at Girard College by making special boxes to help Philly residents commit to taking the 2020 census.

6 years ago

Blake Shelton will headline the inaugural Barefoot Country Music Fest, set for Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21 on the Lincoln Avenue beach.(Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)
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Blake Shelton joins Carrie Underwood as headliner at Wildwood beach country music festival

Carrie Underwood and Blake Shelton will headline the inaugural Barefoot Country Music Fest, set for Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21 on the Lincoln Avenue beach.

6 years ago

In this image made from video taken on Dec. 22, 2019, and provided by Oakbank Balhannah CFS, a koala drinks water from a bottle given by a firefighter in Cudlee Creek, South Australia. (Oakbank Balhannah CFS via AP)
Community

Philly expat hosting benefit for Australia bushfire recovery at Khyber Pass Pub

Kylie Flett, a food and drink publicist, is organizing an Aussie-themed Bushfire Benefit on Jan. 25 at Old City’s Khyber Pass Pub for the country’s most at-risk creatures and

6 years ago

Felicia Vazquez gets a rose tattooed onto her hand by artist Ralph Fryer. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Artists say Philly remains on top of the tattoo world, despite changing industry

Tattoo enthusiasts may be flooding the Convention Center this weekend, but Philly’s ink industry thrives year-round.

6 years ago

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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January 16 - 22, 2020

Celebrating a King, Ben Franklin’s birthday party, and body art on display in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

This week, Snoop Dogg lights up the stage, MLK and Ben Franklin will be celebrated and Philly hosts its annual body ink extravaganza.

6 years ago

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A sampling of the dishes served at the first night of the pop-up. (fundraiserINSTAGRAM/@undergrounddingingclub)
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Two famous Latina chefs are raising money for Puerto Rico with Philly pop-up dinners

South Philly Barbacoa hosts Maria Mercedes Grubb for a series of fundraisers to benefit the island’s earthquake victims.

6 years ago

Lobster roll at Oyster House. (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Things To Do
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January 9 - 15, 2020

Comedy, hip-hop, Broadway in Philly and home improvement in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

With 2020 in full swing, the city and the Delaware Valley is back in action after a post-holiday recovery.

6 years ago

Listen 4:14
David Bowie is shown performing Wembley Stadium in London in 1985. (AP Photo/Joe Schaber)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

What’s to do in a new decade: David Bowie, wedding expos, dinos and ‘Shrek’

All things bridal, a week-long celebration of a late music legend, and dinosaurs come alive in this week’s Things To Do.

6 years ago

Listen 03:50
Jack Schreppler, Hummers Parade 'Grand Marshal for life' walks past protesters after greeting them during the Hummers Parade. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
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Racism and censorship major themes at 2020 Hummers Parade in Delaware

The most noticeable difference was the abundance of signs at this year’s parade, some against racism and others against censorship.

6 years ago

Participants of the 2020 polar bear plunge in Margate, NJ  run to the ocean on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
Community

Hundreds in N.J. welcome New Year with frigid plunge into Atlantic Ocean

The event in Margate has grown into a full-day party, punctuated by a mad dash into the water at noon.

6 years ago

Listen 01:05
Jimmy Driadon is captain of the Greater Overbook String Band. 2020 marks his 70th parade. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Seven decades a mummer: 84-year-old still strutting after all these years

He started as a 14 year old in South Philly in 1950. Since, he’s seen the mummer tradition go through many changes.

6 years ago

Fireworks are launched from a barge in the Delaware River as seen from Penns Landing.(Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

Philly fireworks draw thousands to welcome the new year with a bang

The annual fireworks displays at 6 p.m. and midnight draw revelers of all ages to the Philly and Camden waterfronts.

6 years ago

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.

6 years ago

RiverRink on the Delaware River waterfront. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment
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.

6 years ago

Listen 3:47
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.

6 years ago

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