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The Mummers Parade in Philadelphia. (6abc)
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2025 Mummers Parade steps off as Philadelphia rings in the new year

At Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in South Philadelphia, a Mummers Mass was held late Tuesday afternoon.

2 years ago

A member of the Ferko String Band plays the saxophone at the 2024 Mummers parade in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Philadelphia Mummers Parade: What you need to know about road closures and more

The 125th Mummers Parade will strut down Broad Street on New Year's Day. Here's everything you need to know — from road closures to tickets.

2 years ago

Phillie Phanatic and attendees
Community

Delaware County’s 24-hour day of nonprofit giving event to return in 2025

The second annual Delco Gives Day is scheduled to begin May 8. Registration for nonprofits opens Jan. 6.

2 years ago

A snowman ornament on a tree
Community

Philadelphia region celebrates holiday season with festivities for all

The Philadelphia area comes to life as people celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa with a wide variety of activities.

2 years ago

a sign on the building for Mikveh Israel
Community

Mikveh Israel rabbi reflects on recent antisemitic attacks as Hanukkah begins

Known as the “Synagogue of the American Revolution,” Mikveh Israel is the oldest continuous synagogue in the U.S. It suffered a series of antisemitic attacks in October.

2 years ago

colorful, abstract carvings of faces
Arts & Entertainment

No flowers? No problem. Artist Mark Sfirri makes bouquets out of wood in Philly

After 50 years as an artist, Bucks County’s Mark Sfirri has his first solo museum show. And a second simultaneously.

2 years ago

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Zoe Fox with her beloved holiday llama
Community

Some South Philly neighbors want to keep Miracle on South 13th Street holiday tradition, but with less traffic congestion and honking

Last year, one neighbor resorted to making signs that read, "Only a real jabroni would honk at the Miracle" and "Honking makes the baby Jesus cry."

2 years ago

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Favian Sutton and Nazaret Teclesambet posing for a photo by a big Christmas tree, with big pink ribbons
Arts & Entertainment

Celebrating sisterhood: Mother-daughter duo presents a ‘Black Girl Magic Holiday’ at The Divine Lorraine

The event goes through the end of December, and tickets are available on select days and time slots.

2 years ago

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Art Haywood speaks at Philly's 4th annual Palestine Day
Community

Philly’s 4th annual Palestinian solidarity day commemorates contributions of local residents

“The sole purpose of this day is to recognize the longstanding contributions historically, economically, socially of Palestinians,” said Jude Husein, a Palestinian American.

2 years ago

Roger Wing carves an ice sculpture of The Battery in a live ice sculpting demonstrations at the 6th annual Fishtown Freeze event on Dec. 14, 2024. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Community

Fishtown Freeze puts ice sculpting on display

Fishtown Freeze holiday shopping deals last through Sunday.

2 years ago

Amanda Schoonover, the star of the one-woman show,
Arts & Entertainment

West Philly’s Shakespeare in Clark Park goes indoors for a holiday premiere

The longtime outdoor summer company is expanding into seasonal theater that is neither Shakespeare nor in Clark Park.

2 years ago

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a boat on a river covered in mist
Community

‘History has to come to life’: Washington Crossing hosts annual historic reenactment

The Continental Army’s advance across the river into New Jersey was a turning point in the Revolutionary War.

2 years ago

Volunteers at a food bank
Community

Help for the holidays: Where to get involved with volunteer events around Philadelphia

This holiday season, organizations across Philadelphia offer opportunities for people to help members of their community.

2 years ago

Several people standing behind a podium placed in front of the Rocky statue
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

RockyFest, Patti LaBelle and more holiday fun and in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 5–8: The Blind Boys of Alabama in Delaware, the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus and Dickens Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 years ago

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Jennifer Lynn meets wiith Jennifer Ott Lovell
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s first-ever RockyFest is a knockout nod to the ‘Rocky’ film franchise

The beloved franchise is the focus of a five-day festival that includes a movie marathon, date nights and a crash course on the Rocky statue.

2 years ago

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