Despite bitter cold and gusty winds that forced an unprecedented suspension of the String Band competition, the 125th annual Mummers Parade marched on along Broad Street today, drawing thousands of bundled-up spectators for America’s oldest folk parade. The day began with challenges as sustained winds around 30 mph wreaked havocContinue Reading
America’s birthplace is preparing to dazzle the nation once again. On Friday, July 4, Philadelphia’s iconic Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert and Fireworks returns to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, culminating the city’s 16-day Independence Day celebration with star-studded performances and a grand fireworks finale over the Philadelphia Museum ofContinue Reading
Across Pennsylvania, from backyard gardens in Chester County to open fields in the Pocono Mountains, native wildflowers are flourishing under the summer sun. Gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike are turning to wildflowers not only for their stunning colors but also for their ability to support local ecosystems and pollinators. WildflowersContinue Reading
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman last Monday voted to confirm Judge Cindy Chung to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers all of Pennsylvania. “It was an honor and a privilege to cast my vote this evening to confirm Judge Cindy Chung to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals,” said Senator Fetterman.Continue Reading
Democratic Mayoral candidate, and former Philadelphia public school teacher, Helen Gym was officially endorsed by the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers outside Heston Elementary School in West Philadelphia yesterday. “I cannot tell you what an incredible honor it is to have earned the endorsement of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers,” saidContinue Reading