Meet Manny! New Manayunk Bridge dinosaur statue officially has a name

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
New dinosaur statue on Manayunk bridge officially named

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The results are in, and the new dinosaur statue at Philadelphia's Manayunk Bridge Garden officially has a name.

The community was asked to submit name ideas, and Manny came out on top with 46% of the votes.

Other potential names included Archie, Roxie, and Schuylie.

RELATED: Manayunk's 'Bridget the Dino' replaced after being damaged by vandal

Manny replaced the garden's previous dinosaur statue, Bridget, after vandals broke off its head in November.

The beloved 300-pound Tyrannosaurus Rex statue had been a staple at the Manayunk Bridge Garden for four years.

Holod's Garden Center in Lafayette Hill, Pa. donated the new statue for neighbors to enjoy shortly after the vandalism.

Manny is already feeling the love from the community, as a kind neighbor has dressed him up in festive gear for the holiday season.

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