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Philly Free Streets: What to do when the city goes car-free this weekend

During Pope Francis' visit last year to Philadelphia, lifelong residents got to experience the city in a brand-new way - with open streets. Following "Pope Weekend," many Philadelphians, including a group called Open Streets PHL, called for another an opportunity to open the streets to cyclists, pedestrians, backyard ball players, and others.

Two pass a football along the 1200 block of Arch Street near the Pennsylvania Convention Center in September 2015 during the papal visit. It will be possible on Saturday this weekend during Philly Free Streets, when 10 miles of roads will close to cars.
Two pass a football along the 1200 block of Arch Street near the Pennsylvania Convention Center in September 2015 during the papal visit. It will be possible on Saturday this weekend during Philly Free Streets, when 10 miles of roads will close to cars.Read moreYong Kim / File Photograph