Second Week Of August
Discover the best events, concerts, festivals and things to do in Atlantic City, Philadelphia, South Jersey and beyond.
Raymond Tyler
Raymond Tyler is a native of Atlantic City but has also lived and worked in Newark, NJ, and Philadelphia. Mr. Tyler has worked as a writer/photographer for some of the most successful magazines nation
Civic Engagement: National Night Out 2026 Brings Atlantic City Communities Together for Family Fun, Free Food and Police Partnerships
Residents across Atlantic City and New Jersey celebrate National Night Out with local police, free community activities, bicycle giveaways, entertainment and opportunities to strengthen neighborhood relationships.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Atlantic City to Dedicate City Hall in Honor of Former Chief of Staff Ernest Coursey
The City of Atlantic City will honor the late Ernest Coursey with a special building dedication ceremony at City Hall on Aug. 5, 2026, marking the one-year anniversary of his passing and recognizing his decades of public service and leadership.
EDUCATION MATTERS: NABJ-Philadelphia to Honor Michael I. Days with Scholarship Fundraiser and Community Mixer
Celebrate the legacy of Michael I. Days at the NABJ-Philadelphia scholarship fundraiser on Aug. 5 at the Pen & Pencil Club while supporting future Black journalists.
5th Week Of July/1st Week of August
Discover the best things to do this weekend in Atlantic City, South Jersey, Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C. Find concerts, festivals, live entertainment, family events and more with the Atlantic City Focus Weekend Guide.
ACANA Festival Returns to Philadelphia’s Cherry Street Pier Aug. 2 With Free Celebration of African Culture and Unity
Celebrate the ACANA Festival on Aug. 2 at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia with free music, culture, food and entertainment honoring the Global African Diaspora.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Greater Atlantic City Chamber to Host Legislative Panel Featuring District 2 and 8 Lawmakers on Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Meet New Jersey lawmakers from Legislative Districts 2 and 8 at the Greater Atlantic City Chamber's Policy Impact Series on July 29 in Galloway Township featuring a legislative update and panel discussion.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Black Georgetown Foundation to Host Town Hall on Protecting Historic Black Cemeteries Amid DDOT Construction
Community meeting will address cemetery preservation, possible unmarked burials, DDOT construction impacts, and government accountability on Aug. 4 at Georgetown Library in Washington, D.C.
The Barnes Foundation is Granting Free Admission to Philadelphia Residents for July
PHILADELPHIA, PA If you are driving and using a GPS, it is highly recommended to use the alternate address 2020 Pennsylvania Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130, which leads directly to the visitor parking lot. Website:https://www.barnesfoundation.org As part of Philadelphia’s commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary—