Philadelphia has made a historic move in the battle for animal welfare and public safety, as the city council has voted to ban horse-drawn carriages from its streets. This decision marks a significant victory for animal rights activists and a major blow to the horse carriage industry. Philadelphia joins a growing list of cities that have outlawed horse-drawn carriages, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, in an effort to protect the welfare of horses and improve public safety. The ban is expected to take effect in the coming months, and is likely to have significant implications for the city's tourism industry and the livelihoods of those who work with horse-drawn carriages.
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