There were starts and stops on the road to this year’s parade, but all is in place for the Mummers to hit Broad Street.

The Mummers’ Parade and libraries received 11th-hour aid, ensuring they will keep going.

Though best known for photographing people, Dennis Bohner’s award-winning nature snapshot landed him a top honor.

Rising to the top of the cinematic heap, this year’s best is a mixed bag of documentaries, biopics and strong book and stage adaptations, but all have one thing in common: They provoked a strong reaction.

Working their magic

What do you think was the most important news story of the year?

Running to old favorites can make for boring meals. No need to stop serving top choices, but break away from old habits with different ingredients to make entirely new tastes.

As the economy fell into shambles, one pro sports team lifted the spirits of an entire city making 2008 a year to remember for a long time to come.