Community Events
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
Listen 1:11The 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
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
Listen 5:25Your 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
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
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
Listen 1:09WHYY 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
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
Listen 1:26Bryan and Howard Stevenson contrasted the racial tensions of the present to what they experienced growing up in the 1960s.
8 months ago
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
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
‘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
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
Listen 5:15The organization will celebrate with new exhibits and an interpretation of Harriet Tubman.
8 months ago
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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