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Philadelphia Announces Super Bowl Prep -- and Poles May Once Again Be Greased
I did not know this was a thing, but I can say with authority, drunk Eagles fans will see a greased pole as a challenge, "Here, hold my beer"Philadelphia Announces Super Bowl Prep — and Poles May Once Again Be Greased
Philadelphia may, once again, be planning to grease poles to deter climbers on Super Bowl weekend -- though that hasn't seemed to stop determined fans in the past.
On Friday, the city released a list of road closures, parking restrictions and possible changes to mass transit in preparation for the Super Bowl.
The city's statement also noted that it may grease poles around town, but would not reveal if, when or where poles could be greased.
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https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/philadelphia-announces-super-bowl-prep-and-poles-may-once-again-be-greased/3496818/
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Just carry a couple big pipe wrenches.
2-hour delay for public and parochial schools Monday and parochial schools in city and suburbs have already announced closures if there is a parade. No word from the School District of Philadelphia for that kind of thing yet.