Another year, another Roots Picnic on the books. This year, the legendary Roots crew staged the almost decades-old festival at Philadelphia’s Belmont Plateau, assembling a lineup that offered the best ...

This weekend officially marked the start of Black Music Month and cookout season, and Philadelphia kicked it off in massive style. For the uninitiated, the annual Roots Picnic is a two-day cultural ...

Over the weekend, the Belmont Plateau transformed into a two-day cultural celebration as the Roots Picnic returned to Philadelphia for its 18th year. The festival — created by Grammy-winning band the ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The Roots Picnic brought tens of thousands of people to Philadelphia’s Belmont ...

The legendary rapper performed at Philadelphia's Belmont Plateau on May 30. By Armon Sadler Where were you when Jay-Z headlined Roots Picnic 2026 on Saturday evening (May 30) at the Belmont Plateau in ...

Parking for the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia has long been a challenge for festivalgoers driving or using ride-hailing services. After promising a more polished festival experience, organizers are ...

Philadelphia officials and event organizers shared details about transportation, parking and accessibility for the upcoming Roots Picnic at the Belmont Plateau. On Thursday, May 28, Philadelphia Parks ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Roots Picnic is returning this weekend with a new location at Belmont Plateau, where crews are preparing for an expected 80,000 attendees over two days. The festival, ...

After growing up in Baguio City in the Philippines, where dessert often meant treats like fresh mangoes, sticky rice or coconut candy, Elisa Sunga became entranced with baked desserts like cakes when ...

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