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50 years ago, the Daily News tried to predict what 2025 in Philadelphia would look like. Here’s how it did.

More than 30 prominent Philadelphians — including philosophers, academics, and executives — described what they thought Philly would be like in 2025. They weren’t exactly dead on.

What the 1975 Daily News envisioned Philly in 2025 would be like
What the 1975 Daily News envisioned Philly in 2025 would be likeRead moreSteve Madden / Staff Illustration