Community Events

The pontiff died Monday at age 88. Here’s a look back at his historic Philly visit as part of the World Meeting of Families.

April 17- 20: “Stompin’ at the Savoy” in Del., opening day at Philly’s Franklin Square and Melissa Etheridge in South Jersey are among the highlights.

Panelists spoke optimistically of an economically fruitful 2026 but one dark cloud hung over the hearing: looming cuts to Philly’s public transportation system.

April 10 - April 13: “Steel Magnolias” in Delaware, Youth Jam sessions in Philly and a musical tribute to “The Police” in South Jersey are among the weekend highlights.

The city’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration attracts roughly 15,000 attendees each year to South Philadelphia.

City tourism leaders want your help compiling a list of Philly firsts to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Journalists joined community members to focus on the importance of stronger connections between local newsrooms and communities.

April 3–6: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Delaware, a Johnny Cash musical in South Jersey and a restaurant week in the Philly ‘burbs.

The city and school district offer hundreds of summer programs meant to keep Philly students out of trouble and entertained during the summer months.

The Federal Employee Transition Workshop will provide career tips and résumé help to laid-off workers and those facing potential job loss.

Between April 7 and 13, anyone in Philadelphia has the chance to show off their photography chops and submit a unique image to be printed and hung in a gallery.

More than 300 Latinas are expected for a night of women empowerment, featuring a red carpet, authentic food and inspiring speakers.

March 27-March 30: Philly’s Health and Healing Expo, an after-hours event at the Museum of the American Revolution and Barely Dead in Del. are among the highlights.

Online or in real life, for entrées or desserts, there’s a group for everyone who wants to improve in the kitchen.

The “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” actor was given a hero’s welcome and the first key to the city issued by Mayor Cherelle Parker.