Community Events
Haunted attractions, vampires, jazz and marching bands this week
The spookiest week of the year is upon us! Get in the Halloween spirit with one of these events.
8 years ago
Listen 3:35Harry who? Chestnut Hill Witches and Wizards fest carries on without its famous namesake
Chestnut Hill's popular fall festival celebrating the world of Harry Potter lost its name, but not its following.
8 years ago
A wizard who must not be named reflects on his years as Hogwarts headmaster
For Walt Maguire, dressing as the festival’s Dumbledore was a serious endeavor — one that required him to begin his preparation at 5 a.m.
8 years ago
Activists to celebrate 4 years of marijuana decriminalization in Philadelphia
October 20, 2018 marks four years since Philadelphia decriminalized small amounts of marijuana.
8 years ago
Listen 1:16Fantastic fashions, wizards and witches, a Fleetwood Mac tribute, and more events this week
Celebrate autumn indoors or out with one of this week's picks.
8 years ago
Listen 4:22Educators call for unity at Indigenous People’s Day celebration
Educators called for more awareness of indigenous cultures around the world at the 8th annual Indigenous People's Day celebration at Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia.
8 years ago
Explore Philly’s murals with your kids
Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods—and depending on where you and your family live, whether within the city limits or in the Philly suburbs, there may be lots of neighbor
8 years ago
Dragon boats, cranberries, and creepy creatures signal fall has arrived
As autumn gets underway, check out a fall festival, see a folk legend perform, or watch dragon boats cruise down the Schuylkill.
8 years ago
Philly Fashion Week models the city’s diversity
People of color are the norm, rather than a rarity. Body types run the gamut of what you’d expect to see as you walk down the street. People of all ages can find a role.
8 years ago
Women take ‘mental health day’ at annual Knit In
The office of city councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown held the 18th annual Knit In at City Hall Thursday,
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Homegrown talent is on the menu this week and the selections are particularly tasty.
8 years ago
The many Restaurant Weeks in the area this fall allow you to have a culinary adventure on the cheap.
8 years ago
Listen 4:51Fairmount Park gave artists the keys to a historic mansion. One year later, they aren’t leaving.
Hatfield House has become a hub for artists within the last year, but it still hasn't become a community space for all of Strawberry Mansion.
8 years ago
Frustrated by ‘unrelatable’ conferences, Philly woman creates her own
I looked at the lineup and it was all men, primarily white men speaking and I was like, 'Why would I attend this conference if I can't even see myself in any of the speakers?'
8 years ago
Listen 2:25Suburban Fringe, Tania El Khoury’s ‘ear-whispered,’ and more events this week
Taste an under-appreciated native fruit, take a stroll down Baltimore Avenue, or try one of our other picks for this week.
8 years ago
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