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West Powelton Steppers Honored as Philly's Drum Line
The West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad, Philly’s legendary Sixers Stixers, just earned a major honor: they’re officially the city’s drum line, and a street in West Philly now bears their name. Founded in 1991 by Elsie Wise to give youth discipline and purpose, the group—now led by Wise’s grandson Antoine Mapp—has shaped generations through rhythm, mentorship, and community. Celebrated at a 35th-anniversary ceremony, they received a key to the city and a street renaming, with Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier calling their beat “the heartbeat of Philly.” From Eagles and Phillies parades to…
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