Mummers pictures; Library's e-book biker; Weekly gun violence temporary

Speak about out-of-the-box considering! When you see a big tricycle someplace in Philadelphia, its crimson entrance compartment loaded with books, propelled by a serious-looking bicycle owner, there’s an accurate response: shout “Yo, Tyler!!!”

Tyler Gittelman, a South Philly Library worker and this system supervisor of the Ebook Bike, travels to group occasions across the metropolis with a choice of titles that patrons are ready to take a look at on the spot. He says it’s the perfect job he’s ever had. To study extra, proceed studying…

Tyler Gittelman poses for an image with the Free Library’s Ebook Bike outdoors the South Philly department. The library assistant rides the bike to convey books to group occasions. (Courtesy of Gabe Donahue)

Regardless of rain the earlier night time, the parade had good climate and enthusiastic crowds, in addition to 10,000 parade contributors, for its 124th incarnation, which noticed some teams working to incorporate extra collaborations and communities from throughout Philly within the festivities. Take a look at the pictures by contributor Erin Blewett. Proceed studying …

A Mummer dances previous Metropolis Corridor throughout The 124th Mummers Parade on Jan. 1, 2025. The Mummers Parade is generational celebration that has roots in Northern European, British, and African American traditions that morphed into the revelry seen at this time. (Courtesy of Erin Blewett)

RECAP: What else occurred?

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• Pa. election campaigns had been dominated by a surprisingly small group of donors. [Spotlight Pa.]

• Kennett Sq. welcomed the brand new 12 months by dropping a glittering, 700-pound … mushroom. [WHYY]

• Abercrombie is coming to a Philly in 2025, whereas different retailers are departing. What’s subsequent for retail within the metropolis? [WHYY]

• St. Joe’s Prep in North Philly debuted its newly repaired pipe organ with a century-old liturgical controversy. [WHYY]

• 5 hopes for the Phillies as we begin fascinated with the 2025 season. [Billy Penn/Hittin’ Season]

• A college arts program took an area lady from college musicals to Broadway. [WHYY]

Weekly temporary on gun violence prevention (with PCGVR)

We publish this report every week in partnership with the Philadelphia Heart for Gun Violence Reporting.

By the numbers in Philadelphia

17: Capturing victims recorded final week, together with 5 fatalities, vs. 25, with 3 fatalities, the prior week. [Philly Police]
1,078: Capturing victims as of Dec. 31 had been down 35% vs. the earlier 12 months. [PCGVR]
193: 12 months-to-date homicides, down 40% vs. final 12 months’s tempo. [Philly Police]

MAYOR WATCH

The mayor has no public occasions scheduled for at this time.

ON THE CALENDAR

💪🏽 Saturday, Jan. 1: Free Youngsters Martial Arts Workshop
Youngsters ages 4 to 12 are welcome to enroll in this free workshop in Northern Liberties the place “each scholar will be capable to break a board!” Free with RSVP. (1 p.m.)

🍫 Saturday, Jan. 4: Three Kings/Dia de Reyes Celebration
This free occasion is at Kimmel Heart’s Commonwealth Plaza at 300 Broad Road, with Mexican sizzling chocolate, conventional “Rosca de Reyes” bread, a reenactment of the story of the Three Kings, and piñata-breaking for the youngest relations. Free; registration really helpful. (3:30 p.m.)

🍨 Sunday, Jan. 5: Philadelphia Dessert Competition
Music, video games, raffles, and meals vehicles await in Germantown at this free pop-up occasion at 4809 Germantown Avenue! Free tickets. (11 a.m. to five p.m.)

💒 Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 4-5: Pa. and NJ Bridal Present
Plan a marriage of any measurement at this one-stop-shopping/scouting occasion with lots of of distributors for every part from bakers and photographers to florists and dance class suppliers. Free passes prematurely; $10 on the door. (12 to five p.m.)