Mayor Parker unveils neighborhood plan for U.S.' 250th anniversary
"Ring It On!" is the city's newest initiative, which is aimed at making sure all corners of Philadelphia are represented during America's semiquincentennial celebrations.
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"Ring It On!" is the city's newest initiative, which is aimed at making sure all corners of Philadelphia are represented during America's semiquincentennial celebrations.
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