
Community Events
Scenes from the 2025 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia
Performers in dazzling costumes wished smiling spectators well along the parade route Wednesday morning.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.
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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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
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.
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Listen 1:29Last 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."
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Listen 3:14The event goes through the end of December, and tickets are available on select days and time slots.
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Listen 1:02Philly’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.
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Fishtown Freeze puts ice sculpting on display
Fishtown Freeze holiday shopping deals last through Sunday.
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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.
3 months ago
Listen 1:03‘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.
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
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.
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