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Colorful “52 Weeks of Firsts” sculpture celebrating Philadelphia’s first manned balloon flight, with hot air balloon artwork and festive confetti

We’re Number One

January 3, 2026 Michael Thomas Leibrandt 0

Lifting off into a yearlong, citywide celebration of Philly firsts. [more…]

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