Community Events

WHYY hosted “Uneven Play,” a community conversation with parents, school district representatives — and kids — to discuss playground inequity.

Because the shelter is full, Animal Care and Control Team Philly is offering free adoptions of large dogs this weekend.

Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and we’re ready to partake of all things romantic.

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.

Organizers said they are bringing Chinese cultural events to the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood as more Asian immigrants relocate from New York City.

Can't bring yourself to watch the Super Bowl this year? Never fear, we've got plenty of other options for you this weekend.

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.

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.

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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Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a service project, attending a jazz concert, and more this week.

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.

Toast to Walt Whitman, spend the night at the Penn Museum, or dine out on a budget this week.

The writer looks back at the highlights of her year, plus some upcoming picks.