Philadelphia officials are calling the FIFA World Cup and the events surrounding the city’s six matches a success, citing strong attendance, hotel demand and international visibility.
Crews continued dismantling the FIFA Fan Fest site as city and state leaders shared new figures from the event.
According to officials, the FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill drew an estimated 575,000 visitors during its 39-day run, setting a single-day record among U.S. host cities…