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Paraguay and France fans come together for Philly’s final World Cup game
Excited and anxious, Paraguayan-Americans held out hope for another underdog win.
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France shines in Philly’s World Cup finale for another sell out crowd
Philly’s role as World Cup host has come to an end with a dominant performance by France on a scorching Fourth of July afternoon.
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Patriotic Pet Parade at Betsy Ross House in Old City celebrates America’s 250th birthday
The competition boasted 22 pets donning a range of red, white and blue attire.
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Valley Forge National Historical Park, born on the Fourth of July, celebrates America250
The pivotal Revolutionary War site in the Philly suburbs hosted hundreds of people for live readings of the Declaration of Independence, a cannon fire demonstration and more.
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The honorees included former rapper Gillie Da King, former U.S. ambassador David L. Cohen and Comcast Spectacor CEO Daniel J. Hilferty.
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‘I’m melting’: Soccer fans brave the heat at FIFA Fan Fest on July 4
FIFA put up shade tents, water bottle filling stations and water misters to help fans stay cool at Lemon Hill.
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Muralist Christian Kanienberg says he’s “more interested in creating pieces of art that just happen to be murals that are conversation starters.”
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PECO workers strike on July Fourth for the first time in the utility’s history
The strike centers mainly on wages and benefits. PECO says it has “comprehensive plans” to maintain service during the strike.
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Listen 1:02The city’s free July Fourth concert on the Parkway is still on. Organizers say Saturday's star-studded show will happen rain or shine.
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Semiquin- what? Why Independence Day is celebrated on July 4
The Continental Congress voted for independence two days earlier, but the Declaration transformed July 4 into a lasting national symbol.
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Listen 1:102 new measles cases reported in Chester County as regional Pennsylvania outbreak grows
A measles outbreak that began in April now includes cases in seven Pennsylvania counties as health officials try to increase vaccination rates.
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Pope Leo praises America’s welcoming of immigrants in livestreamed remarks
The first U.S.-born pope accepted an award from Philly’s National Constitution Center
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Extreme heat forced Philly to cancel its 250th parade. Tourists flocked to Independence Mall anyway
Parade organizers said they were “heartbroken” for thousands of participants who traveled from as far away as Italy to take part.
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Listen 1:03Big Boy sighting: World’s largest operating steam locomotive chugs through Pottstown
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive made a pit stop in Pottstown to observe America’s 250th birthday.
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Listen 1:09“Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks” tells the story of fireworks from the earliest Chinese inventions to today’s choreographed pyrotechnic displays.
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