Iconic Philadelphia murals updated as part of 'Mask Up PHL' campaign

Thursday, October 1, 2020
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A few of the iconic murals around Philadelphia will now look a little different - the people in the paintings are now donning face coverings.

On Thursday, the city's Department of Public Health and Mural Arts Philadelphia unveiled the 'Mask Up PHL' campaign.
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The newly installed mural in North Philadelphia - outside of the Julia De Burgos School - shows everyone is now wearing a mask.

Organizers say the 'Mask Up PHL' campaign is to help keep the public's momentum going and to stay safe.
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Six other murals around the city have also been updated.
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