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The July Fourth Party on the Parkway (J. Fusco/Visit Philly)
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Philly’s July Fourth party will be fenced in this year, for a ‘more open’ experience

You’ll be able to get a beer and roam freely along the Parkway.

6 years ago

Award recipients pose for pictures after a ceremony at the inaugural Unity Day at Vernon Park, in Germantown, on Saturday. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
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Get to know some of North Central Philly’s ‘unsung heroes’

In the city, there are people who go above and beyond to better the day-to-day life of their neighbors. But often, they get little recognition.

6 years ago

2019 Billy Penn Award Gala (MARK HENNINGER / IMAGIC DIGITAL)
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The 2019 Billies were a ‘love letter to Philadelphia’

Congratulations to all the nominees — you made the inaugural Billy Penn Awards Gala a successful show.

6 years ago

Jayda Rutherford (center) watches as older family members perform in the Miller Family Hoedown on July 1, 2018, during the Kutztown Folk Festival in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. (Matt Smith for WHYY)
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Family hoedown keeps tradition alive at Kutztown Folk Festival

The nine-day festival draws more than 100,000 people from across the country.

6 years ago

Flag waving fans cheer as Yazz the Greatest and Leslie Odom Jr. kick off the Wawa Welcome America 4th of July Concert on the Parkway.
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June 27 - July 3, 2019

Ring in July 4th early with ice cream, history lessons, and enjoy outdoor music concerts

It’s not too early to get ready for the Fourth of July. It’s time for Welcome America, beach music, block parties and exhibition openings in this week’s Things To Do.

6 years ago

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Jashua Vargas from Camden takes part in the San Juan Bautista Parade and Festival on the Camden waterfront. The parade has been a tradition in the city for the 62 years. (Miguel Martinez/WHYY)
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Camden Puerto Rican parade passes tradition to a new generation

Camden's San Juan Bautista Parade and Festival continues its annual tradition on the waterfront.

6 years ago

Kids and aerialists play side by side in the Woodlands cemetery. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Things To Do
June 20 - 26, 2019

Eats, arts, balloons and bugs (yes, bugs) sweep summer in officially

Memorial Day brought the preliminaries. With the solstice, it’s time to sample the true season’s main events.

6 years ago

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The 10th Annual Juneteenth Festival. (Courtesy Tieshka Smith for the Johnson House Historic Site)
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June 13 - 19, 2019

Juneteenth, Caribbean culture and Father’s Day

This week, our picks to celebrate Father's Day and more.

6 years ago

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Lauren Otis (left), executive director of Artworks, and Joseph Kuzemka, director of Art All Night in Trenton, are preparing for the arts festival. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Trenton pulls together as Art All Night returns with tighter security

Trenton’s Art All Night festival returns this weekend one year after a mass shooting, but it will no longer be open for 24 hours straight.

6 years ago

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African heritage dancers perform at Philadelphia's Odunde Festival.
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Odunde still drawing new fans, 44 years after first street festival

Odunde is 44 years old but the largest street festival in the nation continues to grow as newcomers discover its vibrant charms.

6 years ago

Members of the performance group 'Flaggots' dance at the Philadelphia Pride Parade and Festival. (Branden Eastwood for WHYY)
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June 6 - 12, 2019

Celebrating LGBTQ pride, not-so-classic cars, black music and the annual Odunde Festival

Check out our picks for this week.

6 years ago

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Amber Hikes is the executive director of the Mayor's Office of LGBT Affairs for the City of Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Philly liaison to LGBTQ community talks about her worst fear and big goals

Ahead of Philly Pride, Amber Hikes, director of Philadelphia’s Office of LGBT Affairs, talks about her fear of failure and her goal to unite the diverse community.

6 years ago

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The Trocadero theater on Arch Street in Chinatown. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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May 30 - June 5, 2019

Dance like everyone is watching, celebrate the moon, and say farewell to a Philly staple

Check out a Latino film festival and say goodbye to the Trocadero this week.

6 years ago

2019 Memorial Day parade in Glassboro, N.J. (Miguel Martinez/WHYY)
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Memorial Day traditions big and small celebrated across the Philly region

South Jersey residents turned out, as they have for years, to honor those who have served.

6 years ago

(Courtesy of Matthew McLaughlin, Philly Tango Festival)
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May 23 - 29, 2019

Trot on over to Devon, browse the wares of history and salute the service of fallen troops

Honoring fallen service members, Devon’s mane event and the art of tango are just a few of this week’s “Things To Do.”

6 years ago

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