Jeannette Jackson was honored by City Council after she became the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role ...

For generations, IBEW Local 98 has been a proud part of one of Philadelphia’s greatest traditions — the Mummers Parade. Hundreds of our members actively participate in Mummers clubs, helping to make ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Holiday parades are a common place to flex creativity, maximize festiveness and celebrate as a community. These parades take place ...

Frank Gumienny is a lifelong Philadelphian, so when he heard that the annual Mummers’ string band competition was postponed due to high winds on New Year’s Day, he wanted to help. Gumienny, who grew ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The annual Hagerstown Mummers Parade is growing again after setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual tradition was ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney put the Mummers on notice: the longtime tradition will be over if changes are not made. Kenney sent the letter to the heads of the Mummers ...

Planning on checking out the Mummers Parade — Philadelphia's quirky and colorful century-old New Year's Day parade — in person? You'll definitely need a thick parka and mittens, and you may need to ...

Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce proved at the 2018 Super Bowl parade that appearances matter when he arrived in his iconic Mummers costume and delivered an unforgettable speech. After ...

Nearly a month after dangerous winds snarled their New Year’s Day performances, a dozen Mummers string bands got their encore. The slate of bands reimagined their Jan. 1 routines Saturday on the ...

CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- The New Year's Day Mummers Parade is hours away and crews are working to make sure everything is perfect. If you're visiting the city or just have never made it out to see it, ...