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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. members check the ties on students at 'Kappa League
Community

Nearly 100 Philly students join Kappa Alpha Psi mentorship program

Kappa Alpha Psi's graduate chapter welcomed students and families to Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School into the Kappa League program.

3 months ago

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South Street Oktoberfest draws thousands for beer, music and German tradition

Brauhaus Schmitz led South Street’s Oktoberfest celebration, featuring craft German beers, traditional food and vibrant folk music and dance.

3 months ago

attendees watch a performance under the Chinatown Arch
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‘This is what we fight with’: Chinatown celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival amid battle against Sixers’ arena proposal

This year’s event comes amid a community-wide struggle for Chinatown’s existence, organizers said.

3 months ago

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Dancers dancing
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Claps, twirls and snaps: Desis of Doylestown celebrates Bucks County’s South Asian community by hosting Garba

Proceeds from a Garba fundraiser will support the organization’s public, free Diwali celebration at the Pearl S. Buck House on Oct. 27.

3 months ago

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Mt. Joy plays onstage
Arts & Entertainment

A ‘dream come true’: Mt. Joy teams up with Philly nonprofit for food drive at the Mann Center

Fans who donate a nonperishable item at Friday’s show will be entered to win a chance to watch the show side stage.

3 months ago

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Kareem Rosser sits on top of a horse in Fairmount Park
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Philly Polo Classic, Fashion Week and the South Philly Sausage Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 19–22: Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Show in Philly, XPoNential Music Festival in New Jersey and CityFest Dance Jubilee in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 months ago

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Wilmington, Del. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Wilmington’s first Dance Jubilee celebrates local talent and community unity

This first-of-its-kind festival will showcase diverse dance styles and highlight the city's rich artistic talent while emphasizing homegrown creativity.

3 months ago

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a crowd of people in the street
Arts & Entertainment

Photo essay: Chestnut Hill welcomes thousands for 40th annual Fall for the Arts Festival

The 8000 through 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue welcomed thousands of people to the “Garden District,” closing off the road to traffic.

3 months ago

Adam Granduciel playing guitar onstage
Arts & Entertainment

The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel on new live album, tour and his ‘life-changing’ time in Philly

“My time that I lived in Philly was 100% the most inspiring time I could ever imagine,” Granduciel said.

4 months ago

Listen 1:17
Mexican Cultural Center staff released colored smoke during the El Grito de Dolores ceremony
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Mt. Airy Porchfest, Mexican Independence Day Festival, ‘Shared Vision: Portraits’ and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 12–15: Market of the Macabre in Philly, Tom Jones in New Jersey and Don Lemon in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

4 months ago

Listen 5:18
A bubble artist entertained pedestrian on Walnut Street's first car-free Sunday of September 2024.
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Urban Planning

Should Philadelphia get permanent pedestrian zones?

Many cities worldwide embrace pedestrian-friendly design and even places around the US are playing with the concept. But what will it take for us to get there?

Air Date: September 12, 2024 12:00 pm

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Hispanic Heritage Festival
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with 2 festivals of flavor, traditions, music and Latino Pride

Georgetown's 30th Festival Hispano and Wilmington's seventh Hispanic Heritage Festival celebrates Latino culture with food, music and arts.

4 months ago

Listen 1:46
Sheryl Lee Ralph speaking behind a podium
Politics & Policy

10,000 women expected to gather in Philly for women’s conference 2 days after presidential election

Ahead of the upcoming presidential debate, discussion about this year’s Pennsylvania Conference for Women leans toward the significance of a possible first female president.

4 months ago

WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo (right) led a fireside chat with Daniel J. Hilferty, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectator, during the ninth World Heritage City Celebration at the Crystal Team Room on Sept. 5, 2024. Hilferty was honored as the 2024 Distinguished Global Leadership Honoree. Philadelphia was selected as America’s first World Heritage City in 2015, which denotes its global significance and cultural influence.
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WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo highlights Philadelphia at World Heritage City celebration

At the ninth World Heritage City Celebration, WHYY CEO Bill Marrazzo joined a fireside chat to discuss Philadelphia’s global role and evolving growth.

4 months ago

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Community

‘A sense of community’: Taller Puertorriqueño celebrates 50 years at 40th annual Feria del Barrio

The 40th Feria del Barrio in Philadelphia’s El Centro de Oro connected attendees through the city’s Latino arts and culture.

4 months ago

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