Mummers promote upcoming Mardi Gras event, address controversy

The Mummers string band promoted its upcoming Mardi Gras event Thursday and they addressed the recent controversy.

Mummers promote upcoming Mardi Gras event, address controversy
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The Mummers string band promoted�its upcoming Mardi Gras event Thursday�and they�addressed the recent�controversy. FOX 29's Marcus Espinoza has the story.

One-on-one with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw

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