Dec 11, 2025 - Culture

Philly neighborhoods ring in America's 250th birthday with new bells

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Three large bell-shaped sculptures painted differently: one orange with black outlines of buildings and a bus; one white with colorful flowers, blue church, and yellow sun; one blue with historical portraits and old house photo.

Here's a sneak peek at some of the bells. Photo courtesy of Frank Luzi/Mural Arts Philadelphia

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