Starting something new can include a mix of excitement and butterflies-in-your-tummy.
Ms. Opal Lee, an activist and lifelong Texan, has spent years advocating for Juneteenth to become a national holiday.
With perseverance and patience—and help from an enticing tennis ball—a tentative friendship begins.
As Philadelphia students gear up to return to school at the end of the month, we hope you’ll join the Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library.
To learn more about adult education resources available through the Free Library, please visit the Languages and Learning Center.
This fall, LEAP will be returning for in-person programming at a neighborhood library near you.
Mashed, chopped, whole, frozen, fresh, or dried—bananas are a whole food that are nutritious to eat and flexible to use in cooking.
August 14 is also a day to reflect on the violence of Partition that happened as Pakistan & India became two separate, independent nations.
Sunday Fundays will continue in the fall, meeting at various locations around the region each month.
You can now get single-day passes for Jay-Z's festival, which has Justin Bieber and Lil Baby headlining this year. See details here.
In the Friday night heat, people were eager to get out, but not outside.
'You’ve seen her lively, Philadelphia-inspired artwork on posters, flyers, and summer game boards across the city and online.'
See who else will be performing at the Justin Bieber- and Lil Baby-headlining festival on the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philly.
Read on for fun and inspiring books to help get you through the dog days of August!
Each child will receive free books and prizes (while supplies last).
We recently began offering outdoor programs as well, from storytimes to crafting to yoga, perfect for all ages!
This recipe calls for raw tomatoes, but roasted or sautéed tomatoes could be used instead.
Sweet pies made with blueberries, raspberries, or apple; savory pies made with meats and cheeses—all delicious.
Tutoring sessions can be conducted virtually.
Philly Career Launch adheres to the value that no one has to settle for a job and that everyone has the potential to have a career.
"MTV Week" will feature sets from "Unplugged," live covers from MTV's golden age, the first 100 music videos on the network, and more.
Candytopia is open again in Philly's Fashion District with Philly-inspired candy artwork, candy-inspired experiences, and much more.
The magazine listed 100 places to explore across the globe, and included Philadelphia due to its thriving art scene.
Featuring Toy Story In Concert; E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial In Concert; Marvel Studios’ Black Panther In Concert; BlackStar Film Festival
The Philadelphia Film Society presents the following titles at our venues screening July 16 through July 22.
Professional wrestling action is coming to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia later this year with Friday Night Smackdown
The Trump campaign hosted a press conference at the Northeast Philly business in November, now punk rocker Laura Jane Grace is stopping by.
Two new series will showcase movies on their 20-year anniversaries at the drive in and blockbusters in 4K resolution at the Film Center.
Single tickets for the Broadway musical will go on sale next week for shows in October and November.
The Adam Sandler Netflix movie "Hustle" is seeking Philadelphia-area basketball players to be part of the movie.
Numerous museums in the city are letting guests in for free as part of Wawa's annual Welcome America festival now through July 4.
“This is music that was created and born out of the experience of pain, suffering of enslavement, from the field songs to hip hop today."
Six-time Grammy winner Elton John said he's going out in "the biggest possible way," when he hits the stage at Citizens Bank Park.
Kenny Gamble says a key to Black musicians achieving generational wealth is to reach a diverse audience.
Megastar Justin Bieber is topping the bill for Jay-Z's Labor Day Weekend festival in Philadelphia, being held on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Oprah has called him the greatest florist of all time. And Philadelphia is lucky to get a taste of the Jeff Leatham experience, right here.
Live music is back, and big names are coming to Philadelphia after more than a year. See a list here of upcoming performances:
Bebe Rexha and Flo Rida will headline this year's concert on July 4. See more details on the Wawa Welcome America festival here.
Details are scant, but we know this year's event will take place Sept. 4 and Sept. 5 on the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.
The annual festival is coming back this September after a 2020 hiatus. See festival dates, the lineup so far, and ticket information here.