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The Weekend

BaltimoreParade marshals trail behind the musicians of the Greater Kensington String Band heading to their #9 position position start in the Mummers Parade. Spray paint by comic wenches earlier in the day left "Oh, Dem Golden Slippers" shadows on the pavement of Market Street. This year marked the 125th anniversary of Philly’s iconic New Year’s Day celebration.
My New Year’s resolution is to not let Philly team losses ruin my day. Any advice?How much caring is too much caring?

It's the first weekend of 2026, which means we have officially entered the semiquincentennial — otherwise known as America's 250th birthday. And we all know there would be no America without Philadelphia, right? With that in mind, we look at all the ways Philly is getting ready to celebrate as only we can.


Also this weekend:

🦅 How to keep sports from ruining your life

🤠 A country girl's guide to Philly

🐬 The many charms of Charm City

🍔 365 days of great meals

🛑 A red flag forced this buyer to walk away during inspection

Capturing the ghosts of 2025 and the future memories of 2026Photographer Tom Gralish reflects on 2025 and the potential of 2026.

It's the first weekend of 2026, which means we have officially entered the semiquincentennial — otherwise known as America's 250th birthday. And we all know there would be no America without Philadelphia, right? With that in mind, we look at all the ways Philly is getting ready to celebrate as only we can.


Also this weekend:

🦅 How to keep sports from ruining your life

🤠 A country girl's guide to Philly

🐬 The many charms of Charm City

🍔 365 days of great meals

🛑 A red flag forced this buyer to walk away during inspection

Here are the 21 best things we ate in 2025From starters to desserts, here are the dishes we remember —including a curry dish that made critic Craig LaBan's face go numb.

It's the first weekend of 2026, which means we have officially entered the semiquincentennial — otherwise known as America's 250th birthday. And we all know there would be no America without Philadelphia, right? With that in mind, we look at all the ways Philly is getting ready to celebrate as only we can.


Also this weekend:

🦅 How to keep sports from ruining your life

🤠 A country girl's guide to Philly

🐬 The many charms of Charm City

🍔 365 days of great meals

🛑 A red flag forced this buyer to walk away during inspection