Philadelphia Honors Veterans With 12th Annual Parade
The annual parade marched through the city before ending beneath a giant American Flag above Eakins Oval.
Live Poll
Do you think your community does enough to support local veterans?
Philadelphia Other News
Across Philadelphia, coverage here takes in community events, seasonal programming, special attractions and one-off cultural gatherings. Reporting focuses on happenings and venues that fall outside traditional news categories.
Cultural
Live Poll
Do you think your city should fund events like Rocky anniversary celebrations?
Philadelphia to Mark 50 Years of Rocky
November 2026 events include a free Rocky Shuttle, a step-running competition, and a statue re-dedication on the Art Museum steps.
Seasonal Events
Live Poll
Do you think seasonal attractions like haunted houses are worth the price of admission?
Philadelphia Haunted Houses Draw Crowds and Boost Economy
Seasonal attractions provide hundreds of jobs and fund local preservation efforts during the Halloween season.
Civic
Peoplehood Parade Highlights Data Centers and SEPTA
West Philadelphia's annual art parade drew attention to data center environmental risks and transit funding ahead of new state pledges.
Health and Wellness
Live Poll
Do you think women's conferences meaningfully help you with everyday life?
Pennsylvania Conference for Women Draws Thousands
The 23rd annual event in Philadelphia featured speakers including Kylie Kelce, Lindsey Vonn and Mindy Kaling.
Lecture and Seminars
Live Poll
Should all government-funded research be made publicly accessible without subscription barriers?
Penn Libraries Hosts Open Access Week Programming
The events focused on federal public access policy and scholarly research accessibility.
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Regular subjects here include seasonal festivals, new entertainment venues, large-scale community gatherings and niche attractions. Coverage runs across the city and the communities around it, highlighting the events that define the local calendar. A major attraction often creates a unique logistical footprint that changes how specific areas function for a few days at a time. High-attendance events frequently return every year, creating patterns that influence local programming and resource planning.