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'One-Shot Mar' crowned Philadelphia's best parallel parker

A competitor nicknamed 'One-Shot Mar' has won the title of Philadelphia's best parallel parker at what appears to be the city's annual parallel parking competition. It's a fun, only-in-Philly event celebrating a driving skill that locals deal with every single day.

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Two Philly theaters land rights to new Broadway productions

The Arden Theatre and Philadelphia Theatre Company are among the first in the country to secure rights to produce 'Girl from the North Country,' a Bob Dylan-inspired Broadway show. It's a big win for Philly's theater scene, signaling the city's growing clout as a destination for major productions.

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Charles Dickens' descendant tours Philadelphia on a literary pub crawl

A descendant of Charles Dickens visited Philadelphia to explore the city's deep connections to the Victorian author, including rare books, the Pickwick Club, and a stuffed raven tied to Dickens lore. The visit highlights Philadelphia's surprisingly rich literary history and its ties to 19th-century British culture.

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