A member of the Joseph A. Ferko String Band was surprised with a Philadelphia City Council proclamation Tuesday night after becoming the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role in ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Here in the Philadelphia area, there are plenty of ways to ring in the new year. But arguably the most iconic way to welcome 2024 in the city is on New Year's Day. The parade ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! On his announcement of the 125th Mummers Parade, coming bright and early Jan. 1, 2026 ...

BRATTLEBORO — The Green Mountain Mummers will be performing this year on the last weekend of October. On Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27, the group will present its symbolic ...

One Mummer club’s partnership with a Caribbean Carnival band could pave the way for more collaborations in the future. A member of Kaos Mas band poses for a photo. Tony Payne, CEO of Kaos Mas, said ...

The Green Mountain Mummers celebrate their 50th anniversary season on the last weekend of October. This Saturday and Sunday the group will present its symbolic death-and-resurrection “street theater” ...

Wassailing, a Mummers’ play, Morris and sword dancing, a “crankie” show, lots of music, a parade and even hands-on “ugly stick” crafting — Cabot Village is celebrating and inviting everyone to join ...