
Community Events
Find your flock: Ways to explore birding in Philadelphia
Birding in Philly has become popular, and many of the city’s birding groups focus on inclusivity and diversity.
3 days ago
Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival returns this weekend. Here’s what to expect
A greased pole climbing competition, meatballs, gelato, tacos and more! The 9th street fest is back with a bang.
4 days ago
From Dolly Parton to MrBeast, James Patterson is always learning
One of the best-selling authors of all time sat down with Terry Gross for an onstage interview as WHYY gave him its annual Lifelong Learning Award.
4 days ago
Listen 1:35May 14 - May 18: Derrick Wang’s ‘Fearless’ in Del., HBCU Fest in Philly, and ‘Whose Live Anyway?’ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
4 days ago
Listen 5:21Billy Penn offers a curated guide to events in Philadelphia you won’t want to miss.
5 days ago
Hundreds of bird species are packed into the Garden State. At New Jersey Audubon's annual event, birders race against time to catalog as many as possible.
5 days ago
Listen 2:27Whitemarsh cancels Fourth of July parade over security concerns
There is no definitive threat facing the Montgomery County township. Township officials cited tragedies in New Orleans and Vancouver. Residents aren’t happy.
6 days ago
Listen 1:02Second annual Delco Gives raises nearly $2M for local nonprofits
The second annual Delco Gives has already eclipsed the inaugural benchmark of $1.7 million in 2024.
1 week ago
Another WHYY “pop-up” newsroom will offer the New Jersey community a chance to share story ideas and issues impacting their daily lives.
1 week ago
Delco Gives kicks off second annual charitable-giving marathon with community tailgates
The online portal to donate to participating nonprofits is open. The Foundation for Delaware County wants community members to blitz local nonprofits with generosity.
2 weeks ago
Mother’s Day fun, VinylCon! and Lakecia Benjamin, in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 8 - May 11: Almost Unknown in Del., Wall Ball in Philly, and MMRBQ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
2 weeks ago
Listen 5:41LL Cool J to headline Philly’s Fourth of July celebration
The Welcome America celebration is Philadelphia’s 16-day festival from Juneteenth until Independence Day.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:5420 Mother’s Day options in Philadelphia to honor the mom or mother figure in your life
Beyond brunch, there’s a mother lode of options for folks looking to celebrate this weekend.
2 weeks ago
Bucks County Book Festival draws hundreds of readers, authors to main event
The seventh annual Bucks County Book Festival drew crowds with author panels, book signings and a celebration of community, creativity and the joy of reading.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:06Your spectator guide to Philadelphia’s 2025 Broad Street Run
From starting times to best vantage points, as well as the weather forecast, Billy Penn has you covered.
2 weeks ago