Community Events
The annual “Freedom Now” festival commemorates King’s 1965 speech to 10,000 Philadelphians.
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ACANA Festival connects thousands of Philadelphians to African culture
Cherry Street Pier saw thousands of people take in cultural cornerstones, such as African art and music, during Sunday’s event.
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Listen 1:28July 30 - Aug. 2: Clifford Brown Jazz Fest in Delaware, a who-done-it mystery scavenger hunt at the zoo and a cocktail-making competition.
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Listen 5:10Ben to the Shore, an annual bike ride, fundraises for families of fallen and injured first responders.
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What happens when the people living closest to us become strangers? And what can we do about it?
Air Date: July 23, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:50July 23 - 26: Delaware Arts 250, Ne-Yo and Akon in concert in South Jersey and open mic poetry in Philly are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:11Jersey Shore on a budget: Free beaches, affordable getaways and more
From free beaches to miniature golf and summer events, here's how families can enjoy the Jersey Shore without spending a fortune.
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At this Philly speed-dating event, laughter comes first
Dating app fatigue has some singles looking offline. One comedian is pairing stand-up with speed dating to help break the ice.
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PAWS sets a summer goal of placing 300 homeless pets in foster homes so it can rescue 300 additional animals.
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Philly’s Southeast Asian Market bounces back a week after microburst storm destroys inventory
A week after severe storms devastated vendor stands and inventory, the market bounced back and drew in customers.
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This gluten-free expo, described as the nation’s largest, celebrates a delicious kind of ‘freedom’
The Wicked Gluten Free Expo and Food Festival gives people with celiac disease a rare chance to eat, shop and connect without worry.
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Can Americans still talk about guns? At this Philly gathering, they tried
WHYY's Bridging Blocks brought together people with differing views on firearms for a conversation about rights, violence and the challenge of listening across disagreement.
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Get a free root beer float at the Franklin Fountain this weekend
The Old City shop is throwing a party In honor of an essential Philly invention: the first ever ice cream soda.
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Here’s what’s happening in Philly during the World Cup final
The final between Spain and Argentina is this Sunday. Here are the best events happening over the weekend.
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A ginormous gluten-free expo is headed to the Philly suburbs this weekend
Pasta, pizza, fried chicken, soft pretzels, pierogi, pancakes and more will all be for sale at the Wicked Gluten-Free Expo and Food Festival.
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