Philadelphia enhanced security for the Mummers Parade following a New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, with a mix of visible and covert police presence.

Philadelphia hospitals celebrate the New Year with the births of several babies, including the first baby of 2025, Owen Eugene Brewer, born at St. Luke's University Hospital.

Philadelphia prepares for the annual Mummers Parade on January 1, 2025, featuring a variety of performances with extensive road closures and parking restrictions in place.

Philadelphians celebrated Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, with a menorah lighting in Rittenhouse Square and festivities at the African American Museum, promoting unity and resilience.

Starbucks workers in various cities, including Philadelphia, are striking for better wages and practices, with some actions extending to Christmas Day. They suggest reallocating executive pay to increase barista wages.

Chester County Commissioners awarded a $450,000 grant to Brandywine Valley Active Aging for a permanent Downingtown campus, enhancing services for local seniors.

ACCT Philly advocates for over 30 cats found in a Philadelphia home after the death of the owner, offering them for adoption and seeking public support.

The family of MOVE bombing victims reclaimed their relatives' remains from Penn Museum, amidst renewed pain and demands for honesty and memorialization.

Philadelphia celebrates local heroes with "Real Life Rockys" murals by Ash Ryan, honoring four individuals emblematic of determination and resilience until December 31.

The Fairmount Park Houses in Philadelphia are open for holiday tours, featuring festive decorations and the chance to learn about their history. Admission is free for children under 12, with events scheduled throughout December.

Nearly 300 nurses and technicians at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia protested over staffing shortages, seeking better working conditions and benefits amid contract negotiations with Temple Health.

Philadelphia's Mayor Cherelle Parker signed bills to enforce no-stop rules in bike lanes, increasing fines for violations and improving cyclist safety.

Philadelphia's Katie Florio won the Philadelphia Marathon, becoming the second local woman to do so since the 1980s and achieving this just over a year after giving birth.