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A Multiverse of Ben Franklin Look-Alikes Descend on Philly

The grassroots contest drew hundreds and crowned Kiya Burgess after organizers used flyers and a dollar entry fee to build a low-stakes celebration.

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Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Forget the multi-million-dollar city festivals, synchronized drone shows and big-budget spectacles that were meant to dominate Independence weekend. A punishing, record-breaking heatwave triggered a citywide Code Red emergency, driving real-feel temperatures to a staggering 115 degrees and forcing a Queen Latifah concert cancellation the night before due to a b…

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Inquirer broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Friday, July 3, 2026.
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