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Wildfire smoke is back... So here's a refresher on how to track the Philly region's air quality index.
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Wawa’s Hoagiefest's insanely catchy jingles like “Hoagiefest Is Back” and “Here Comes the Hoagie Man” were all written by one musician.

Emmy-winning songwriter, internet pioneer and Nerf Herder frontman Parry Grip gave us his recipe for a perfect earworm.
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A section of westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in West Philly will be shut down at night from Monday to Thursday next week for bridge construction.

In August, the entire Market Street bridge will close for 14 months. https://t.co/fi1H2wpu1E

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.@TheRosenbach brothers' rare book & manuscript collection are a library & museum in Philly's Rittenhouse neighborhood.
Tours, book clubs, reading courses & more allow you to get up close and personal with 400,000+ works.
Discover more at Billy Penn's City Guide.

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Looking for ice cream without the dairy? Check out our list of vegan ice cream options.
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French influences across Philly abound nowadays, but in 1999, the city officially designated 17th to 19th streets between Sansom and Walnut to be Philly’s own French Quarter. https://t.co/WgvMnzh29m

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The Schmitter is back on the menu at Citizens Bank Park for the All Star Game. Catch up on the sandwich's origin at Chestnut Hill's McNally's Tavern. https://t.co/AJaBwYcD5F

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Saturday’s intense microburst storm devastated the celebrated Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park, and the market is asking for donations to help vendors who “watched their businesses get destroyed in real time.” https://t.co/OpfU4oqmbY

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While not the first-ever baseball matchup, Philly had the first collective group game — decades before widely adopted rules were written down in New York. https://t.co/o6x0YI9KAa

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“This moment stings more than probably any other moment in my life,” Freese said afterward. “But I know that this is a step in a longer journey, and I know that there’s big things to come from this federation and from this group.” https://t.co/pFcCYChOqg

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Philadelphia new historical trail focuses not just on sites tied to the nation’s founding, but also places that “helped contribute to democracy as we know it today,” said Visit Philly’s Kyle Stein. https://t.co/4uvGGJ018J

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@phillypaws, is the city’s largest rescue partner. It provides services across the city that helps ensure animals have homes and pet families have support.
Discover more about Philly neighborhoods all around the city at BillyPenn’s City Guide.

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The Ben Franklin Bridge will close for its 100th anniversary celebration this summer on July 11! Here are the details. https://t.co/X9N2O6QcJr

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From potatoes named “Spudjamin Franklin” to a George Washington trampoline, here’s ten of the weirdest homages for the U.S.’ big birthday. https://t.co/Q4tCLUFFMm

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Fourth of July is over. What’s next for Philly? Historians share their takes. https://t.co/KLRvo2HMtg

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Sure you've been to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, but what about these niche historic sites like A Man Full of Trouble Tavern?
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South Philly's Italian bakeries are historic and delicious. Check out our guide to the best of the best.
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Devil's Pool feels like the perfect place to cool off during a heat wave, but the water is polluted with trash, harmful bacteria and contaminated runoff. Despite warnings, many locals still choose to take a dip.
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“This is a democratic competition, just like Ben would have wanted,” an organizer said, looking out at 30 Franklins of varying ages, genders, and races. “Philadelphia is special and we deserve to celebrate, even with all of the terrible things going on.” https://t.co/8gqZ1h8LR6

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Five families from across the country contributed items — a “Hamilton” playbill, a baseball, a miniature Liberty Bell, and family letters — for a National Constitution Center time capsule to be opened in 2037. https://t.co/lqRwZc1ZkF