DeShana Wooden

This year's Wawa Welcome America festival, a weeklong July 4 celebration, will honor the 40th anniversary of The Philly POPS and its contributions to the community through its music education program and concert series honoring the military, veterans, and first responders.

This year's Wawa Welcome America festival, a weeklong July 4 celebration, will honor the 40th anniversary of The Philly POPS and its contributions to the community through its music education program and concert series honoring the military, veterans, and first responders.

Archbishop Carroll High School has something to be very proud of when students return this fall. Austy Hicks, 16, who attends the school in Radnor is the 'Vocalist' champion. In the contest held for fiveWednesday nights this summer at The Media Theatre, Hicks leapt to the front of the line with his wise choices and mature vocals. Scroll down for photos and video from the competition!

For tickets to 'The Vocalist' on Wednesday nights through August 7 at The Media Theatre or 'The Vocalist Junior' on Sunday nights through August 11, call The Media Theatre at 610-891-0100 or visit mediatheatre.org