Philadelphia prepares for global spotlight with extended bar hours, new app and grants

With events like the FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th anniversary approaching, Philadelphia leaders are ramping up efforts to welcome millions of visitors to the City of Brotherly Love.

A new law signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro will allow some bars to remain open until 4 a.m. under a temporary “250 permit,” aimed at accommodating crowds expected for this summer’s celebrations.

“It will mean more shifts for workers, more revenue for small businesses, and more economic activity across the neighborhoods in our city,” Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said…

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