JIM KENNEY

Though the Mummers parade was canceled this year by Mayor Jim Kenney, some devoted Mummers stepped out to celebrate 2021 — and protest the mayor’s actions. NBC10’s Stephania Jimenez has the details.

Some Mummers flouted Philadelphia rules cancelling their annual New Year’s Day parade and nevertheless took to the streets Friday, many without face masks intended to slow the spread of coronavirus.

They were ordered not to, but a group of maskless Mummers took to 2 Street anyway on New Year’s Day. Some said they were protecting a Philadelphia tradition; others said they were protesting Mayor Kenney’s shutdown of public events. NBC10’s Stephania Jimenez reports.

Philly Mayor Jim Kenney recommending self-quarantining as a way to help flatten the curve and prevent further spread of the coronavirus.

Philadelphia leaders enacted stricter coronavirus restrictions Friday, halting several indoor activities including dining and closing gyms. But owners want to stay open.

Members of the Fitness Coalition protested Philadelphia’s decision to close gyms by working out outside of City Hall on Tuesday. Gym owners say that there is little data to show that the coronavirus spreads in gyms and want financial support from the city. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors spoke to gym owners and Mayor Jim Kenney who says he is sticking with...

A group of small fitness center owners and fitness lovers held a workout rally outside Philadelphia City Hall on Tuesday morning as they protest the city’s decision to keep gyms closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. They’d like their businesses to be deemed essential. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports.

Philadelphia city officials announced a slew of new coronavirus restrictions on Monday after seeing exponential increases in new COVID-19 infections over the past few weeks. City officials say if nothing changes, the city’s hospitals will be overrun by the end of 2020.

In an open letter to “fellow Philadelphians,” Mayor Jim Kenney and City Commissioner Chair Lisa Deeley are urging patience from voters as the City strives to hold an accurate and fair election and takes the time needed to count votes.

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney released an open letter overnight that urges patience as accurate results are achieved. NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante also looks at a new Monmouth University Poll that has Democrat Joe Biden leading in Pennsylvania but the presidential race with Donald Trump has tightened.

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney says the City is preparing polling places to be ready for Tuesday’s election and he is urging patience when it comes to counting all the ballots. NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports from the Fillmore, one of the unique locations serving as a polling place.

At a Friday afternoon news conference, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced that the city, District Attorney’s Office and the family of Walter Wallace Jr. have agreed for the body-worn camera footage of Wallace being killed by Philadelphia police officers should be released on Nov. 4, 2020.

Philadelphia police pledged to release 911 tapes and police body camera footage “in the near future” in the shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr., a Black man with a history of mental health problems, whose death prompted protests, widespread vandalism and an overnight curfew days before Election Day.

Video of the death of Walter Wallace Jr. as well as the unrest and violence in the city in recent nights could take a toll on people’s mental health. NBC10’s Drew Smith spoke with a psychotherapist who gave advice on ways to cope.

Walter Wallace Jr. was shot by Philadelphia Police officers Monday Oct. 26, sparking protests and later looting in the city. Police and the mayor offered more details about what happened and what is not immediately known.

Protests as well as clashes with police and looting continued in Philadelphia Tuesday night after Walter Wallace Jr. was shot and killed by police. Investigators said Wallace was armed with a knife and confronted police but loved ones say he had mental health issues, was in need of help and didn’t have to die. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville speaks to Wallace’s...

A group of Philadelphia pastors as well as members of the community marched toward the 18th Philadelphia Police District in protest of Monday’s police killing of Walter Wallace Jr. One Pastor feels that the officers involved could have apprehended Wallace without taking his life. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the story.

The family members of Walter Wallace Jr. say he struggled with mental health issues. They told NBC10’s Rosemary Connors they believe police should’ve defused and deescalated the situation when he reportedly approached them with a knife rather than shoot and kill him.

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate, U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, said “we cannot accept that in this country a mental health crisis ends in death.” They also condemned the violence that took place in Philadelphia after the shooting.

Mayor Jim Kenney says that video of Philadelphia police officer shooting and killing Walter Wallace Jr. in West Philadelphia presents “difficult questions that must be answered.” Kenney said he has spoken to Wallace’s family and trusts the investigation into the shooting will be carried out appropriately. He calls the incident “heart wrenching.”