MummersRemembering the late owner of Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar, Lou CapozzoliHe was an accomplished singer and saxophonist who performed for Sophia Loren and opened for Diana Ross before taking over his father's bar and transforming it into a top-notch dive.Beatrice Forman In the String Band Spectacular, Mummers give their all at the chilly LincMaggie Prosser Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43 Gary Miles Mummers string band competition will duke it out at the LincHenry Savage 2026 Mummers Parade drew thousands to a Philly tradition despite disruptive high winds Kristen A. Graham and Mike Newall AdvertisementShe’s 93, from Wales, and obsessed with the Mummers. She flew to Philadelphia to meet them.The whole trip feels implausible to the family, yet the only natural outcome. Ximena Conde As 2026 arrives, Philly is in for a cold — but less windy — New Year’sHeading out to some New Year's Eve festivities in the Philly region? Make sure you bundle up. Nick Vadala A Guide to the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers ParadeEverything you need to know about the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade, including the route, how to watch, road closures, parking restrictions, and parade-day tips for New Year’s Day.Dugan Arnett Redevelopment Authority accuses Polish Museum of ‘bullying tactics’ to win back buildingA Wednesday City Council hearing was a last-ditch effort for Michael Blichasz to make his case in public. Jake Blumgart Pennsylvania still needs critical funding from Harrisburg to support America’s 250th celebration and other 2026 eventsLawmakers at the state Capitol have been chipping away at some policy changes to make next year’s events a success, but significant state funding still needs to be secured.Vincent DiFonzo A former Glu Hospitality investor alleges that he was assaulted when he asked for his money backA civil lawsuit filed by Carlton Smith alleges that Glu Hospitality cofounder Tim Lu refused to return a $100,000 investment and punched him repeatedly when he asked for the money back.Beatrice Forman and Michael Klein This Philadelphia institution opened a dance store to fill a voidThe Rock School for Dance Education is diversifying its revenue sources with a new dance shop and keeping an eye on the future of government funding.Ariana Perez-Castells and Ellen Dunkel Inside the world of high-end bar and bat mitzvahs costing some Philly-area families $100,000Some of the celebrations have always been extravagant, but technology, social media, and the pandemic have made them bigger than ever.Erin McCarthy Gilda Mann Ellis, prolific artist and lifelong arts advocate, has died at 96She began exhibiting in 1961, and many of her paintings feature bright colors and broad strokes. Former Inquirer art critic Edward J. Sozanski called her pulp painting “intimate” in 2002.Gary Miles Elaine Tait, retired longtime Inquirer food writer, has died at 88She reached millions of readers through more than 3,000 “Dining Out” columns, restaurant reviews, feature stories, and recipes over 35 years.Gary Miles Three McLarens, a Cybertruck, and dozens of other vehicles zoom into Philly this month for the annual auto show The automotive showcase has more offerings than in recent years — and that's good for potential car shoppers.Scott Sturgis How Philly prepares to prevent a New Orleans-style attackPolice Commissioner Kevin Bethel says Philly officials have been working to prevent a motor vehicle attack ever since the 2016 terrorist attack in Nice, France.Sean Collins Walsh Mummers Parade draws crowds and holiday cheer despite New Orleans violence: ‘You can’t live scared’Troupes dressed as mimes, bumble bees, and jesters, twirled down Broad Street, dipping their parasols to the music as part of the longest continuously-running folk parade in the nation.Ellie Rushing A guide to the 124th Philadelphia Mummers ParadeWatch the 2025 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia on TV and streaming. Plus, info on road closures, parking restrictions, SEPTA detours, and more.Henry Savage In a Haverford sports den, Philly fandom and family memories collideThe decked-out basement is a Philadelphia sports history enthusiast's paradise.Zoe Rosenberg, For The Inquirer See more storiesAdvertisement
Remembering the late owner of Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar, Lou CapozzoliHe was an accomplished singer and saxophonist who performed for Sophia Loren and opened for Diana Ross before taking over his father's bar and transforming it into a top-notch dive.Beatrice Forman
Remembering the late owner of Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar, Lou CapozzoliHe was an accomplished singer and saxophonist who performed for Sophia Loren and opened for Diana Ross before taking over his father's bar and transforming it into a top-notch dive.Beatrice Forman
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43 Gary Miles
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43 Gary Miles
2026 Mummers Parade drew thousands to a Philly tradition despite disruptive high winds Kristen A. Graham and Mike Newall
2026 Mummers Parade drew thousands to a Philly tradition despite disruptive high winds Kristen A. Graham and Mike Newall
She’s 93, from Wales, and obsessed with the Mummers. She flew to Philadelphia to meet them.The whole trip feels implausible to the family, yet the only natural outcome. Ximena Conde
She’s 93, from Wales, and obsessed with the Mummers. She flew to Philadelphia to meet them.The whole trip feels implausible to the family, yet the only natural outcome. Ximena Conde
As 2026 arrives, Philly is in for a cold — but less windy — New Year’sHeading out to some New Year's Eve festivities in the Philly region? Make sure you bundle up. Nick Vadala
As 2026 arrives, Philly is in for a cold — but less windy — New Year’sHeading out to some New Year's Eve festivities in the Philly region? Make sure you bundle up. Nick Vadala
A Guide to the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers ParadeEverything you need to know about the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade, including the route, how to watch, road closures, parking restrictions, and parade-day tips for New Year’s Day.Dugan Arnett
A Guide to the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers ParadeEverything you need to know about the 2026 Philadelphia Mummers Parade, including the route, how to watch, road closures, parking restrictions, and parade-day tips for New Year’s Day.Dugan Arnett
Redevelopment Authority accuses Polish Museum of ‘bullying tactics’ to win back buildingA Wednesday City Council hearing was a last-ditch effort for Michael Blichasz to make his case in public. Jake Blumgart
Redevelopment Authority accuses Polish Museum of ‘bullying tactics’ to win back buildingA Wednesday City Council hearing was a last-ditch effort for Michael Blichasz to make his case in public. Jake Blumgart
Pennsylvania still needs critical funding from Harrisburg to support America’s 250th celebration and other 2026 eventsLawmakers at the state Capitol have been chipping away at some policy changes to make next year’s events a success, but significant state funding still needs to be secured.Vincent DiFonzo
Pennsylvania still needs critical funding from Harrisburg to support America’s 250th celebration and other 2026 eventsLawmakers at the state Capitol have been chipping away at some policy changes to make next year’s events a success, but significant state funding still needs to be secured.Vincent DiFonzo
A former Glu Hospitality investor alleges that he was assaulted when he asked for his money backA civil lawsuit filed by Carlton Smith alleges that Glu Hospitality cofounder Tim Lu refused to return a $100,000 investment and punched him repeatedly when he asked for the money back.Beatrice Forman and Michael Klein
A former Glu Hospitality investor alleges that he was assaulted when he asked for his money backA civil lawsuit filed by Carlton Smith alleges that Glu Hospitality cofounder Tim Lu refused to return a $100,000 investment and punched him repeatedly when he asked for the money back.Beatrice Forman and Michael Klein
This Philadelphia institution opened a dance store to fill a voidThe Rock School for Dance Education is diversifying its revenue sources with a new dance shop and keeping an eye on the future of government funding.Ariana Perez-Castells and Ellen Dunkel
This Philadelphia institution opened a dance store to fill a voidThe Rock School for Dance Education is diversifying its revenue sources with a new dance shop and keeping an eye on the future of government funding.Ariana Perez-Castells and Ellen Dunkel
Inside the world of high-end bar and bat mitzvahs costing some Philly-area families $100,000Some of the celebrations have always been extravagant, but technology, social media, and the pandemic have made them bigger than ever.Erin McCarthy
Inside the world of high-end bar and bat mitzvahs costing some Philly-area families $100,000Some of the celebrations have always been extravagant, but technology, social media, and the pandemic have made them bigger than ever.Erin McCarthy
Gilda Mann Ellis, prolific artist and lifelong arts advocate, has died at 96She began exhibiting in 1961, and many of her paintings feature bright colors and broad strokes. Former Inquirer art critic Edward J. Sozanski called her pulp painting “intimate” in 2002.Gary Miles
Gilda Mann Ellis, prolific artist and lifelong arts advocate, has died at 96She began exhibiting in 1961, and many of her paintings feature bright colors and broad strokes. Former Inquirer art critic Edward J. Sozanski called her pulp painting “intimate” in 2002.Gary Miles
Elaine Tait, retired longtime Inquirer food writer, has died at 88She reached millions of readers through more than 3,000 “Dining Out” columns, restaurant reviews, feature stories, and recipes over 35 years.Gary Miles
Elaine Tait, retired longtime Inquirer food writer, has died at 88She reached millions of readers through more than 3,000 “Dining Out” columns, restaurant reviews, feature stories, and recipes over 35 years.Gary Miles
Three McLarens, a Cybertruck, and dozens of other vehicles zoom into Philly this month for the annual auto show The automotive showcase has more offerings than in recent years — and that's good for potential car shoppers.Scott Sturgis
Three McLarens, a Cybertruck, and dozens of other vehicles zoom into Philly this month for the annual auto show The automotive showcase has more offerings than in recent years — and that's good for potential car shoppers.Scott Sturgis
How Philly prepares to prevent a New Orleans-style attackPolice Commissioner Kevin Bethel says Philly officials have been working to prevent a motor vehicle attack ever since the 2016 terrorist attack in Nice, France.Sean Collins Walsh
How Philly prepares to prevent a New Orleans-style attackPolice Commissioner Kevin Bethel says Philly officials have been working to prevent a motor vehicle attack ever since the 2016 terrorist attack in Nice, France.Sean Collins Walsh
Mummers Parade draws crowds and holiday cheer despite New Orleans violence: ‘You can’t live scared’Troupes dressed as mimes, bumble bees, and jesters, twirled down Broad Street, dipping their parasols to the music as part of the longest continuously-running folk parade in the nation.Ellie Rushing
Mummers Parade draws crowds and holiday cheer despite New Orleans violence: ‘You can’t live scared’Troupes dressed as mimes, bumble bees, and jesters, twirled down Broad Street, dipping their parasols to the music as part of the longest continuously-running folk parade in the nation.Ellie Rushing
A guide to the 124th Philadelphia Mummers ParadeWatch the 2025 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia on TV and streaming. Plus, info on road closures, parking restrictions, SEPTA detours, and more.Henry Savage
A guide to the 124th Philadelphia Mummers ParadeWatch the 2025 Mummers Parade in Philadelphia on TV and streaming. Plus, info on road closures, parking restrictions, SEPTA detours, and more.Henry Savage
In a Haverford sports den, Philly fandom and family memories collideThe decked-out basement is a Philadelphia sports history enthusiast's paradise.Zoe Rosenberg, For The Inquirer
In a Haverford sports den, Philly fandom and family memories collideThe decked-out basement is a Philadelphia sports history enthusiast's paradise.Zoe Rosenberg, For The Inquirer
