News

Turbulent weather and poor communication almost turned the annual Philly festival into an epic fail. Luckily, its powerhouse ...
Despite weather-related chaos, the annual Philly festival delivered unforgettable performances and cultural moments.
Rain or shine, this year’s festival delivered unforgettable performances, a vibrant celebration of the city’s culinary scene, ...
The Roots apologized to fans for the delayed opening of Saturday’s (May 31) first day of their 2025 Roots Picnic festival.
Roots Picnic organizers posted an apology on social media after some attendees said they waited hours to get through security ...
And on Sunday, the sun shined down on The Roots Picnic. Saturday’s opening day of the annual Black music and cultural ...
With Grammy Award winners Lenny Kravitz, Maxwell, and Miguel just a few of the big names at the 17th annual Roots Picnic, any ...
Roots Picnic 2025 overcame a rocky start to deliver two days of star-studded performances and community vibes in Philadelphia ...
“It was an absolute disaster,” says South Jersey mental health therapist Lauren Brown. “We had seen an announcement earlier ...
Some concertgoers weren't able to enter the Mann Center until the evening. Roots drummer Questlove cited festival ground ...
The Roots Picnic had a rough day on Saturday, with the rain-soaked start of the weekend-long Fairmount Park festival marred ...
Philadelphia police are beefing up security at the Roots Picnic after a mass shooting​ in the same area that left two people ...