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Mummers march down Broad Street
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Billy Penn

Mummers Parade will go on: Philly officials had no conversations about canceling over rising COVID cases

If you’re planning to watch, the health department suggests getting your booster and wearing a mask.

4 years ago

Pam Rich-Wheeler (right) at an event for The Business Center. (Courtesy of the Business Center)
Community

The Business Center of NW Philly explains how small businesses can benefit from Build Back Better

During the pandemic, the group helped small Black and brown-owned businesses navigate government funding options, retool, and prepare for what’s next.

4 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Community

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson to host one week of giving

Given all of the challenges this holiday season, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson says he "wanted to do even more this year to bring smiles to the faces of children."

4 years ago

The State Dining Room of the White House is decorated for the holiday season during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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White House holiday decor honors COVID-19 frontline workers

Holiday decorations unveiled Monday for Joe and Jill Biden’s first White House Christmas honor frontline workers who persevered during the COVID-19 pandemic.

4 years ago

'Christmas on the Block'  (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Things To Do
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Busta Rhymes, lit holidays, Christmas Underwater, and more seasonal attractions in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Nov. 25- Nov. 28: Things to do in Pa., Del., and N.J.

4 years ago

In front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art dancers perform a portion of the Nutcracker during the 100th Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Community

Philly announces road closures and route for 2021 Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Thanksgiving Day Parade — the nation’s oldest of its kind — steps off at 9 a.m., with 6abc’s pre-show coverage starting on TV at 8:30 a.m.

4 years ago

Volunteers wearing balloons lead Philadelphia's 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Courts & Law

After Wisconsin tragedy, Philly police are confident in their Thanksgiving Parade safety plan

After police say a man intentionally plowed through a crowd of holiday parade marchers in Wisconsin, Philly law enforcement say Thursday’s Thanksgiving event will be safe.

4 years ago

Tommy Joshua Kaison speaks at the “Return to Peace in the Streets” press conference. (Tennyson Donyéa/WHYY)
Community

‘You are going to see a renaissance’: New coalition rises to broker a ceasefire in Philly

Gun violence dropped dramatically after West Philly’s House of Umoja brokered a ceasefire in 1974. The organization’s matriarch says it’s time for a new treaty.

4 years ago

New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) signs autographs as he walks off the field after the Giants defeated the Carolina Panthers 25-3 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Community

N.J. native Logan Ryan to offer free Thanksgiving meals, pet supplies to Camden families

Hundreds of Camden residents will be able to pick up free items at a pop-up community store at The Neighborhood Center.

4 years ago

Community
Billy Penn

Philly Thanksgiving for LGBTQ people: Free food, drinks with friends, and a chance to gather with chosen family

It’s that season again — and you have options.

4 years ago

A group of mummers parading in Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

Mummers Parade will be back on Broad Street New Year’s Day

After a pandemic hiatus in 2021 and a 2020 parade marred by some members in blackface, Mummers Parade organizers are promising an event “welcoming to all.”

4 years ago

Larissa Hopwood and Aparna Nair dance
Community

Doylestown hosts its first annual Diwali Day

Doylestown had its first annual Diwali event at Burpee Park this Sunday. Hosted by Desis of Doylestown and Youth4Unity, community members came out for the festival of lights.

4 years ago

A slice of pumpkin pie. (Element5 Digital/Unsplash)
Community

A pie could help provide a meal for those in need this Thanksgiving

A Philadelphia-based group is selling holiday pies to help those in need have a healthy gourmet meal this Thanksgiving.

4 years ago

Lion dancers dance in the street during a parade.
Arts & Entertainment

A new parade for Philadelphia to celebrate the holidays

A multicultural parade will begin Philadelphia’s first in-person holiday season since COVID.

4 years ago

This 2019 photo shows The Morgantown West Virginia High School Marching Band marches along John F Kennedy Blvd during the 100th Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Community

‘Turkey, football, and a late afternoon nap’: Philly Thanksgiving Parade to return to the parkway

Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is returning to a live event after going virtual last year.

4 years ago

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