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Meet the Man Tasked With Pulling Off Philly’s Biggest Summer Ever

Welcome to Masters of Ceremonies, where, in the lead-up to Philly’s biggest summer ever, I’ll be talking to some of the people behind the scenes […]

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What Should Go in a Philly Time Capsule?

On July 4th weekend, America 250 — the national group responsible for leading the country’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the […]

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Whose 250th Is This, Anyway?

The nation was birthed in Philly, and we do have some great parties — and soccer! — planned. But, as democracy teeters, are we really […]

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5 Things We’re Most Excited About for Philly’s 250th Celebration

Philly’s gearing up for what feels like our biggest year ever, since 2026 brings the FIFA World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game and America’s 250th […]

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Does Philadelphia Really Need a New $20 Million Monument?

Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]

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Amid Ongoing Controversy, America250 CEO Resigns

In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary. In theory, this should be a big deal for Philly, which is supposed to be […]

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America250 Announces Leadership Change Amid Planning Turmoil

After months of bad press featuring allegations of sexism, unequal pay, cronyism, and dysfunctional governance, the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, the federal body tasked with […]