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Philadelphia's Mummers Day Parade, a cherished tradition dating back to the 17th century, has long been a source of joy, controversy, and reflection for the city.
On October 20th, 3 CAPA students led a rally protesting against the occupation of Palestine. Students walked out of their classrooms at 11:30 am and marched to city hall, demanding the government to call for a ceasefire. The protest was by all means a success, reaching not just fellow CAPA students but also high schoolers from all across the city who also walked out. As they marched in circles around city hall, 200 pupils marched along with them. After the protest, I had a chance to sit down with Laila and Nora, two of the three girls who led the walkout.
From September 20th-24th the Philadelphia Fashion Week took the world by storm. A whole city was swept up in catwalks, models, and designer gowns–but it's not just the city, the world is watching its happenings.