Curious Philly, answering your questions big and small, is back
Whether you’re struggling to understand a regional quirk or trying to learn if that local legend is actually true, Inquirer journalists help dig up the answers.
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After taking a short break, Curious Philly is back in full swing to answer all kinds of questions, big and small. Whether you’re struggling to understand a regional quirk, trying to learn if that local legend is actually true, or wondering whatever happened to, we’re here to help. Is Philadelphia Cream Cheese actually from Philadelphia? No. Do Philly’s street names run from hardwood to soft? Yes. Where is the Hunting Park carousel now? In Ohio.
So, what do you want (or need) to know right now? Just ask.
Still curious? Need inspiration? Catch up on other questions we’ve answered.
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Where is the Umbrella Man statue that used to reside outside the Prince Theater?