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Philadelphia Mayor Parker Unveils Neighborhood Plan For America's 250th Anniversary In 2026
The event is expected to start at 12:30 p.m. with speakers coming up at 1 p.m.
As Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, preps for the country's 250th anniversary in 2026, officials are revealing more plans to spread that celebration to neighborhoods across the city.
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Local officials, including Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson and 2026 Director Michael Newmuis, are speaking in a news conference Wednesday about the plans. Officials say there will be "neighborhood activations, beautification projects, and celebrations that showcase the unique spirit of Philadelphia's communities and spark civic pride ahead of 2026."
The event is expected to start at 12:30 p.m. with speakers coming up at 1 p.m. We'll live stream the speaking portion of the event in the player above and on our YouTube channel.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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