Back to School: Local Events

The end of summer is here and it’s time for children and their parents to think about heading back to school. Back to school shopping is a favorite activity of many young people but parents often feel the pressure if  they cannot afford much of what their child needs. Thankfully there are several organizations, churches […]

Last week, 100.3 The Beat along with Villa and the Philadelphia Hair Company, gave away free haircuts to 100 boys getting ready to go back to school. Mayor Michael Nutter came out to show his support for the successful event, and see some of the befores and afters in the video and photo gallery below… […]

On Friday, August 6th, the School District of Philadelphia, 107.9 WRNB and sister stations 100.3 The Beat and Praise 103.9 hosted 50,000 during the annual Family and Community Back to School Block Party at the School District’s Education Center. Roland Martin from “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” and CNN was even in attendance! Over 10,000 […]

The School District of Philadelphia and 107.9 WRNB invite parents and families to the annual Family and Community Back to School Block Party on Friday, August 6th from 8 am-6 pm at the School District’s Education Center. It’s located at 440 North Broad Street (near Spring Garden Street), and the site will be transformed into a […]