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Franklin Fountain ice cream photographed at the Inquirer studio on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Philadelphia. Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht.
Franklin Fountain ice cream photographed at the Inquirer studio on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Philadelphia. Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht.Read moreMonica Herndon / Staff Photographer

Franklin Fountain

Center CityIce Cream, American$

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