The 7 most Philly things that happened in Philadelphia on Election Day 2020

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The 7 most Philly things that happened in Philadelphia on Election Day 2020
Goats, dancing, horns, love and cowboys — of multiple kinds.
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FSURC on 52nd Street – photo #88

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US Election 2020 – the country votes
The United States citizens go to the polls to vote for their next president
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Voting Against a Backdrop of Police Violence in Philadelphia

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Voting Against a Backdrop of Police Violence in Philadelphia
We were at the post-Walter Wallace Jr. killing protests as elections took place in the backdrop both in the city and the country at large.
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Nonprofit aims to raise next generation of horsemanship in North Philadelphia

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Nonprofit aims to raise next generation of horsemanship in North Philadelphia
Since the 1950s, Ellis “El-Dog” Ferrell Jr. has spent a huge portion of his life horseback riding up and down the streets of Philadelphia.
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Uncertain future for North Philly horse riding club

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Uncertain future for North Philly horse riding club, famous worldwide and beloved at home
New stables were completed right after “Concrete Cowboys” wrapped, but the animals’ grazing pasture on Fletcher Street is slated for development.
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As Netflix’s ‘Concrete Cowboy’ premieres, two Philly riding groups could benefit

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As Netflix’s ‘Concrete Cowboy’ premieres, two Philly riding groups could benefit
The Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club took to Instagram to explain that their GoFundMe campaign isn’t related to the movie.
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True Story Behind Netflix’s “Concrete Cowboy”

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The True Story Behind Netflix’s “Concrete Cowboy”
The Fletcher Street riders are based on a real community of urban Black cowboys with a long history in Philadelphia
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Holiday Toy Giveaway 2021

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Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club, a ‘safe haven’ in North Philly that’s struggled to survive, hosts a holiday toy giveaway
The iconic horse riding nonprofit collected more than 500 gift donations from online supporters.
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FLETCHER AND NIKE

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The NIKE team collaborated with the Fletcher Street Riders to promote their new Polo sportswear.  It was a fun-filled working day for horse riding enthusiasts geared up in NIKE Polo wear being photographed and filmed.  With a crew of over 40 people, the NIKE team captured the essence of the skilled horse riders exhibiting their horsemanship.   Community members took part in a festive day of delicious eats, fun and laughter while donning the latest in NIKE Polo wear.

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