Nicole Cashman Takes Helm of Welcome America | Philadelphia News

Nicole Cashman, Philly’s longtime PR guru and longtime Welcome America partner, is now interim CEO of the nonprofit behind the city’s biggest celebrations — including the Wawa Welcome America festival. Taking over from Michael DelBene after his departure this year, Cashman brings deep insider knowledge and a proven track record of telling Philly’s story to unite communities and draw global attention. Her appointment comes amid shifting city dynamics — notably, the mayor’s office stepping in to host the Fourth of July event for the first time in decades, ballooning costs to $12 million. Despite controversy, the show went on with headlining acts like Will Smith and The Roots, while Welcome America continues managing beloved traditions like the holiday tree lighting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d58e59ca8cbed59e