Topic: philadelphia
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Videos
Creative Skyscraper Use of the Day: A Giant Game of Pong
The world's largest game of pong, played on Philadelphia Cira Center's massive glass facade.
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Who Destroyed This Iconic African-American Mural in Philadelphia?
The mural celebrating printmaker Dox Thrash is now a big, ugly square of paint.
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The Webcams to Watch as Hurricane Sandy Hits the East Coast
The Atlantic Ocean's largest recorded tropical storm is bearing down on the Northeast.
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Philadelphia Adds Soundtracks to its Public Sculptures
Four musicians, four pieces of city art, four ultra-weird musical compositions.
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The Tricky Politics of Vacant Lots
A Philadelphia local transformed a lot into a park on his own dime. But the city says the conversion was illegal, and is threatening to sue.
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Videos
This Is Why You Don't Mind-Meld With Your Smartphone in the Subway
Philadelphia officials want to combat such painful examples of "distracted walking."
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Charts
Watching the Cost of Employee Benefits Rise in Philadelphia
Pensions and benefits are making up a much bigger portion of the city budget over time.
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Democracy in America
Great Moments in Mayoral Candor
From "Who wrote this shit?" to "Aloha, motherfuckers."
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Videos
11 of the Best Documentaries About Cities Streaming on Netflix
Profiles of cities, their people and their dramas.
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Democracy in America
Which U.S. City Had the Best April Fool's Prank?
Etsy acquired the city of Portland; Boulder's electric company cut off service for residents who voted against it; Philadelphia unveiled a pedestrian lane for distracted texters.
