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After four decades in business, family-owned Center City Pretzel Co. is fighting for survival.

"We’re just doing our Philly thing," said creator Jeff Lyons.

“That's what democracy should be like,” said a TV correspondent from Brazil.

Along with an Eagles fan, a Black and South Asian woman is headed to the White House.

Goats, dancing, horns, love and cowboys — of multiple kinds.

"There had been people telling me my vote didn’t count," said the 81-year-old club president. "I found out that’s not true."

As part of the “Unstoppable Voters Project,” the Fletcher Street Riding Club will pass by several symbolic works of art.