Delaware Blue Coats Open Tryouts Give Players a Shot at NBA Opportunity The Delaware Blue Coats, the NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, are giving aspiring professional basketball players another opportunity to chase their NBA dreams with open tryouts ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Blue Coats will hold two tryout sessions this […]
Open Streets Returns to Center City With Expanded 2026 Schedule Philadelphia’s popular Open Streets program is returning to Center City in 2026, giving residents and visitors more opportunities to walk, shop, dine and enjoy city streets without vehicle traffic. The spring portion of the program, Open Streets: West Walnut returns to Center City on Sept. […]
Philly Teens Call for More Welcoming Spaces After Feeling Unwelcome Downtown A group of Philadelphia teenagers is urging city leaders to create more welcoming public spaces where young people can gather without being viewed as a problem. The students, working with WHYY’s Media Labs and Philadelphia’s PSTV, say they often feel unwelcome in Center City […]
Philadelphia to Host LeBron James Look-Alike Contest in Rittenhouse Square This Halloween Fans of LeBron James are being invited to gather at Rittenhouse Square Park on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. for a LeBron James Look-Alike Contest, a lighthearted community event designed to celebrate the start of the NBA season and the basketball icon’s […]
Philadelphia’s Hidden Role in the Global Reptile Trade Takes Center Stage in HBO’s Monsters of God Philadelphia is known for its rich history, passionate sports fans and iconic landmarks. But a new HBO documentary series is shining a spotlight on a far less celebrated chapter of the region’s past: its role as a major hub […]
“The Price Is Right” Bringing Casting Call to Philadelphia This Month Philadelphians hoping to hear the words “Come on down!” will get their chance later this month when The Price Is Right holds a casting call in the city. According to CBS News Philadelphia, the long-running game show is set to host the event at Rivers Casino […]
Philadelphia Is About to Crown Its Best Parallel Parker Philadelphia’s street-parking culture is getting its own competition — and, in a city where squeezing into impossible curbside spaces can feel like a survival skill, the idea may be absurd only until you realize how seriously organizers are taking it. A newly launched Philadelphia Parallel Parking […]
Druski Set for Bottle Signing Event in South Philadelphia Internet comedian and entertainer Druski is set to make a stop in Philadelphia for a Taylor’s Port bottle signing event in South Philly, giving fans a chance to see one of social media’s most recognizable personalities up close. According to the event details provided, Druski will […]
Ben Franklin Bridge to Shut Down for Traffic as Philadelphia-Camden Landmark Marks 100 Years The Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to vehicle traffic Saturday as Philadelphia and Camden celebrate the landmark’s 100th anniversary with a rare car-free public event spanning one of the region’s most recognizable crossings. The bridge, which connects Center City Philadelphia and […]
Black Vegan Expo 2026 to Bring Plant-Based Culture and Community to North Philadelphia A new event centered on food, culture, and community in the Black vegan movement is set to arrive in Philadelphia later this month, with organizers billing it as a space where “culture meets plant power.” The Black Vegan Expo 2026 is scheduled […]
Extreme Heat Forces Philadelphia to Shorten Independence Day Parade Route Philadelphia officials are scaling back the route for this year’s Independence Day parade as the city prepares for dangerously hot conditions during a major celebration tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. RELATED: Will Smith, The Roots, Christina Aguilera To Headline Philly’s July 4 Concert The […]
Historic First Bank of US reopens in Philly after 50 years, restored as museum showcasing America's financial origins.