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Clarence Spady and The Philly Blues Kings will be playing at the first-ever Philadelphia Blues Society Blues Festival on Oct. 11, 2025. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

The Philadelphia Blues Society to host its first-ever annual blues festival this month

Six sets from local artists and internationally renowned musicians will feature acoustic and electric blues.

7 months ago

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a robot sitting on a chair on the side of the road with it's thumb up for hitch hiking
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

‘Rust in peace, hitchBOT’: Elfreth’s Alley Museum celebrates the 10th anniversary of a robot that deserved better

The hitchhiking robot is the subject of a First Friday event — with free beer. Organizers are hoping it might become our next Punxsutawney Phil. Long live hitchBOT!

7 months ago

Ari Lennox performs at the Essence Festival
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Mural Arts Month begins, performances by Clipse and Ari Lennox and First Friday fun in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 1-5: A Goth Ball in Del., an urban pumpkin patch in Philly and the Collingswood Book Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

7 months ago

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A colorful sculpture with skulls in LOVE Park
Community
Billy Penn

Your guide to Día de Los Muertos in Philly

Day of The Dead is a holiday celebrated in many countries to honor loved ones who have passed away. In Philly, there are many ways you can celebrate.

7 months ago

A man raising his fist and holding up his bike in front of the Art Museum steps
Community
Billy Penn

The Philly Bike Ride returns for a fourth year of leisurely cruising along Philly’s streets

Over 6,000 cyclists of all ages and levels are expected to join this year. Just remember: it’s a ride, not a race.

7 months ago

Phoebe Berner, left, and Dominique Van Gilst dressed in chicken costumes for Moorestown's first annual Hessian Fun Run.
Community

To kick off 250th celebrations, Moorestown chases the Hessians out of town with carrots and rubber chickens

The township’s inaugural Hessian Fun Run is part of a larger effort to preserve and showcase Moorestown’s Revolutionary War history ahead of the semiquincentennial.

8 months ago

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Community

WHYY opens its doors to the community and supporters for Open House and Sustainer Summit

WHYY staff welcomed new and sustaining supporters to WHYY Studios for behind-the-scenes learning about WHYY media and educational programs.

8 months ago

Former Vice President Kamala Harris exits the stage after the first stop of her book tour
Politics & Policy

Kamala Harris reflects on 2024 presidential run, VP picks at Philadelphia book event

A key subplot in Harris' book “107 Days” is her account of her vice president vetting process, including a somewhat critical portrayal of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

8 months ago

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Bryan and Howard Stevenson and moderator Dr. Robin Smith discuss unity on stage
Community

Stevenson brothers lead conversation on justice and healing in the wake of increasing political violence

Bryan and Howard Stevenson contrasted the racial tensions of the present to what they experienced growing up in the 1960s.

8 months ago

Children trick-or-treating on halloween
Community
Billy Penn

It’s spooky season! Your guide to Philly Halloween

We put together a comprehensive (and we mean comprehensive) list of all things Halloween around the city! Whether you’re looking for fun drinks or family-friendly activities,

8 months ago

A woman holds up a Puerto Rican flag.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

A Puerto Rican Day Parade, pre-Halloween haunts, ‘Falsettos’ at the Arden Theatre and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 25–28: Wilmington Black Restaurant Week, a fine art show in Philly and Autumn Sounds Concert Series in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

8 months ago

Children and community members parade with flags from different countries in front of the municipal building at Upper Darby's International Festival on Sept. 20, 2025.
Community

‘The World in One Place’: Upper Darby celebrates 8th annual International Festival

The festival celebrates the township’s diverse immigrant communities, even as the region grapples with increased immigration enforcement.

8 months ago

John Mulaney presents an Oscar
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Fall festivals, musical performances and standup comedy in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 18–21: A funny weekend in Philly with comics Adam Sandler, Nikki Glaser and John Mulaney, plus a theater premiere in Delaware and XPoNential Music Fest in South Jersey.

8 months ago

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Linda Shockley smiles outside the Peter Mott House
Community

Lawnside Historical Society marks 35th anniversary of preserving Underground Railroad and borough history

The organization will celebrate with new exhibits and an interpretation of Harriet Tubman.

8 months ago

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaking
Community

Justice Sotomayor discusses her new book in Philadelphia, how her mother impacted her work on the Supreme Court

The first Latina Supreme Court justice spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg and answered fan-submitted questions throughout the event.

8 months ago

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