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Philadelphia Zoo - Rhinos

The Philadelphia Zoo is offering a $500 behind-the-scenes tour of areas usually closed to the public

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The first professional basketball league formed in Philly in 1898, but the game didn't look anything like it does today

NBL sculpture Philly

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Philly invests $11.5 million for graffiti removal, murals and landscaping ahead of 2026 events

tree-of-life mural

LL Cool J, who dropped out of Welcome America, to perform free New Year's Eve concert on the Parkway

LL Cool J NYE Concert

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U.S. Mint releases new coins for America's 250th anniversary. Will they become prized among collectors?

2026 coin liberty bell

New book series highlights untold stories and unsung heroes that helped shape Philly region

penn press books

Board a battleship or watch a maritime procession to mark 250th anniversary of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps

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Think you know about the Declaration of Independence? This July 4 quiz may humble you.

Independence Hall Quiz

Six-story art project to open in former Manufacturers' National Bank building in Old City in 2026

Ministry of Awe

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Wawa Sheetz

Cantina la Martina hosts tamale festival

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New finger-prick blood test could help in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimers blood test

Bruce Springsteen dedicates song to Renee Nicole Good at N.J. concert

Bruce Springsteen ICE

Philly Bierfest returns Feb. 28 with German-style beer, food and live music

Bierfest Beer 2026

5 Sixers thoughts: Jared McCain's brutal return to G League; a trade target to replace him in guard mix

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