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Daily Mail
04-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Philadelphia crowned most walkable in the US
By Published: Updated: The most walkable city in the USA has been revealed – and it's earned the top spot for the third consecutive year. In the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, 20 cities across the country are picked by a panel of travel experts and voted on by the public. Each location is selected based on proximity of hotels and attractions, pedestrian accessibility and overall ease of exploration. Philadelphia emerged as North America's most walkable city, surpassing several popular tourist destinations such as New York City , Chicago , and Boston. New York City is ranked 10th on the list, followed by Washington DC , in ninth place, Savannah, Georgia, in eighth and Chicago, Illinois , in seventh. San Francisco, California , ranked sixth, while Boston, Massachusetts , came in fifth, followed by Columbus, Ohio at number four, Burlington, Vermont in third place and Providence, Rhode Island in second. The top honour marks the Philadelphia's long-standing appeal as a destination that is easy to navigate by residents and visitors alike. The city's vibrant and historical neighbourhoods are interconnected by wide, bustling sidewalks, where pedestrians can explore sights ranging from lush, green spaces and notable landmarks, to public art installations and premier cultural institutions. Being able to explore 'Philly' with ease means travellers waste no time in discovering and sampling the very best of the city's history, culture, cuisines and hidden gems. The Centre City Philadelphia corridor spans 2.4 miles from the Delaware River on the east to the Schuylkill River on the west, with pedestrians able to walk from one end of Centre City to the other within just one hour. The densely-packed corridor also offers a streamlined experience for explorers to discover locally owned businesses, boutiques, cafes, museums and galleries, such as Independence Hall or the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Visitors are encouraged to book a walking tours or tour experience - each specially curated for personal interests in architecture, food, history or art - which can help to soak up as much of the city's offerings as possible. Gregg Caren, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau , said: 'We're thrilled that Philadelphia has been named the most walkable city in the US for the third year in a row. For those planning a trip to Philadelphia, the International Visitors Guide highlights Philadelphia's diversity and inclusivity and features specialised itineraries tailored to all kinds of visitors, including families, foodies, art lovers and the LGBTQ+ community. Meanwhile, Heather Anderson, a 43-year-old writer from Washington, has visited all 50 states and here she reveals the USA's most underrated destinations to MailOnline Travel. It took the adventurer around 40 years to visit every state, a mission that she explains she took 'very seriously' over the last two decades. Heather tells MailOnline Travel that there are five underrated US states, saying: 'Each of these states has an often overlooked amount of natural beauty and outdoor recreation.
CBS News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Dozens of Philadelphia mail-in ballots at risk of not being counted due to voter errors. Here's how to fix it.
US, China announce reduced tariffs, Controversy over Qatar's gift to Trump and more | Digital Brief US, China announce reduced tariffs, Controversy over Qatar's gift to Trump and more | Digital Brief US, China announce reduced tariffs, Controversy over Qatar's gift to Trump and more | Digital Brief Pennsylvania's primary is one week from Monday, but dozens of ballots in Philadelphia are at risk of not being counted. In an announcement Monday, Philadelphia City Commissioners said they already have over 60 mail-in and absentee ballots with mistakes that could keep these residents' votes from counting. Some of the issues the city commissioners noticed include: lack of a signature on the declaration envelope, lack of a written date on the declaration envelope, lack of a secrecy envelope, having listed a potentially incorrect date and ballots that the post office can't deliver. City commissioners said they're also having trouble with mail ballots from voters whose identity couldn't be verified. Voters who have yet to submit an acceptable form of identification or whose identity couldn't be verified should fill out the city's ID verification form. Voters can also send a copy or picture of a valid identification to phillyelection@ or via fax to (215) 686-3398 or call 215-686-3469 by May 27, 2025. If a voter's identity can't be verified, their vote cannot be counted. The Philadelphia City Commissioners released a list of voters to whom at least one of these issues applies. If your name is on this list, the city advises you to request a replacement ballot. Voters can make the request in person or online. Any voter who can't request a replacement ballot ahead of Election Day can cast a provisional ballot at their local polling place.
