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Dec 23, 2025 - News

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Rearing 'em right

From cradle to the cave. Photos: Courtesy of Barbara N.

Philly's snow sculptors

Small snow sculpture resembling a cat with a curled tail, placed on a textured blue surface with a blurred background of snow and a car. — Prrrr-ing into 2026. Photo: Courtesy of Allison W

You're in Hoagie Town, Subway

A handmade Subway sign in South Philly. — A handcrafted Subway sign in South Philly. Photo: Courtesy of Allison W

Chewin' on the competition

Light-colored fluffy dog lying on a quilted white couch with a blue Philadelphia Eagles bandana. Two dog toys, one plush bird and one green football-shaped toy, are beside it. — One of the city's hungry dogs. Photo: Courtesy of Barbara N.

Painting the town Kelly green

Nighttime Philly skyline with prominent clock tower lit in green, surrounded by skyscrapers also illuminated with green accents, busy streets filled with cars, and a snowy ground scene. — Photo: Courtesy of Barbara N.

Murals make us smile

Seven people wearing winter clothes and hats smile in front of a colorful Philly mural.

Photo: Courtesy of Ann W.

Snowy silence

Exterior of the Philadelphia Cricket Club, set behind expansive lawn with patches of snow under a cloudy sky in late winter. — Philadelphia Cricket Club. Photo: Courtesy of Walter B.

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