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Conrad Benner

@streetsdept.bsky.social
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📍Your guide to Philly’s Art + Public Space since 2011! 🎧 Podcast, Streets Dept Podcast 🎨 Curation, #StreetsDeptWalls 📸 Founded by Conrad Benner

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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 17h
Next Wednesday (10/7 at 5:30 PM), join me and Inga Saffron for a one-on-one DesignPhiladelphia conversation about the art and design of Philly's public space at the Step Outside exhibition! Event is free, we just ask that you RSVP: designphiladelphia.org/events/view/...
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Design Outside: Who Designs The City?
Join Inga Saffron, architecture critic for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Conrad Benner, founder of Streets Department and longtime journalist, artist, and advocate for street art, for a conversation ...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
El and Subway trains every 3-4 minutes, and Regional Rail trains every 15 minutes, would revolutionize Philly’s system. People will ditch cars/Ubers when the service is that regular and reliable.
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Have you ever seen a mural being created?! We've got one more Streets Dept Excursion this month, and it's this Saturday. This tour includes a special stop in a local artist's studio to see a mural being painted on mural cloth! Get your tickets here: events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
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Streets Dept Excursion: Exploring the New in Old City
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Philly: It's a WONDERFUL day for a little stroll. And there's still a few tickets left to my 5 PM walking tour of the public art of Philly's Gayborhood! Come join us: events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
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Best-Of Excursion: Gayborhood Mural Walk (Early Evening)
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
1/2 "Echoes Beyond the Stage" is a collection of 12 large-scale banner artworks by artists Nile Livingston and De’von Downes created through a deep community engagement and research process centered on the history, cultural impact, and neighborhood relationships surrounding the Highmark Mann Center…
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
PHILLY: We’ve got two more Streets Dept Excursions at the end of this month–come explore Philly’s art world! 📍Gayborhood Mural Walk (THURS 9/24, 5-6:30 PM): events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre... 📍 Exploring the New in Old City (SAT 9/26, 11 AM-12:30 PM): events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
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Best-Of Excursion: Gayborhood Mural Walk (Early Evening)
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
1/2 "Echoes Beyond the Stage" is a collection of 12 large-scale banner artworks by artists Nile Livingston and De’von Downes created through a deep community engagement and research process centered on the history, cultural impact, and neighborhood relationships surrounding the Highmark Mann Center…
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
PHILLY: We’ve got two more Streets Dept Excursions at the end of this month–come explore Philly’s art world! 📍Gayborhood Mural Walk (THURS 9/24, 5-6:30 PM): events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre... 📍 Exploring the New in Old City (SAT 9/26, 11 AM-12:30 PM): events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
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Best-Of Excursion: Gayborhood Mural Walk (Early Evening)
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Join Us – Our rescheduled Streets Dept Excursion exploring the art of South Philly takes place this evening starting at 5 PM! There’s still a few tickets left: events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
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Best-Of Excursion: Solidly South Philly (Early Evening)
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
On September 1–2, 2021 parts of Philly were flooded by Hurricane Ida. This video captures a long walk I did around Center City, including the flooding of I-676 and the Schuylkill River Trail.
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
1/3 Initiated in 2023 and completed in 2025, this is a piece of the story of Marian Bailey's "We’re Not Done Yet," located at 23rd and Wharton Streets in Point Breeze! "This mural reflects the weight of the past, the urgency of the present, and the hope we hold for the future…”
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Because of the lightning, I’ve postponed today’s Streets Dept Excursion exploring the street art and murals of South Philly until next Thursday (9/3, 5 PM - 6:30 PM)! Which also means, tickets are still available! Get yours here: events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
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Best-Of Excursion: Solidly South Philly (Early Evening)
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Because of the lightning, I’ve postponed today’s Streets Dept Excursion exploring the street art and murals of South Philly until next Thursday (9/3, 5 PM - 6:30 PM)! Which also means, tickets are still available! Get yours here: events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
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Best-Of Excursion: Solidly South Philly (Early Evening)
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Join us for a Best-Of Streets Dept Excursion this Thursday evening (8/27, 5-6:30 PM)! On this tour, I'll be walking you around South Philly to see all kinds of incredible artworks. Get your ticket here: events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
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Best-Of Excursion: Solidly South Philly (Early Evening)
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Join us for a Best-Of Streets Dept Excursion this Thursday evening (8/27, 5-6:30 PM)! On this tour, I'll be walking you around South Philly to see all kinds of incredible artworks. Get your ticket here: events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
events.ticketleap.com
Best-Of Excursion: Solidly South Philly (Early Evening)
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Saw a little piece of history today: new LeBron James Sixers merch being delivered to South Fellini!
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Still a few tickets left for tomorrow’s tour!
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
On SAT 8/22 (11 AM - 12:30 PM) – JOIN US for the next original Streets Dept Excursion! This month we’ll uncover one of Philly’s most unexpectedly art-filled corridors, East Market Street, where incredible works are hiding in plain sight. Get your ticket here: events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
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Streets Dept Excursion: Art on East Market
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Next time you’re at Spruce Street Harbor Park, be sure to look up to see 16 original works of flag art from 16 local and international artists that center stories of immigration and resilience!
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
On SAT 8/22 (11 AM - 12:30 PM) – JOIN US for the next original Streets Dept Excursion! This month we’ll uncover one of Philly’s most unexpectedly art-filled corridors, East Market Street, where incredible works are hiding in plain sight. Get your ticket here: events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
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Streets Dept Excursion: Art on East Market
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
You’re not normally allowed into this part of Fairmount Waterworks. But, until August 8th, 10 local artists are inviting you in to explore this space and consider our connection to water! In this video you hear from artists Nadia Hironaka, Paul Swenbeck, and Eugene Lew!
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Titled “Reconciling Time: in pursuit of Tomorrow with dreams of Liberty in hand,” these nine works of banner art by sāgar kāmath capture the evolution of democracy, liberty, and curiosity from the past (red), present (blue), and future (yellow). The artworks will be un displayed through this year!
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The weather has turned, and it looks like it’s actually gonna be pretty nice tonight! Last chance to join us for our first evening Streets Dept Excursion: 
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Join us for our first Streets Dept “Best-of” Excursion! On this beloved tour, we walk the Gayborhood to see decades of incredible mural making from local and international artists exploring themes of queerness, sanctuary, and everything Philly! 🎟️ (7/30, 5 PM): events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
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Best-Of Excursion: Gayborhood Mural Walk (Early Evening)
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Join us for our first Streets Dept “Best-of” Excursion! On this beloved tour, we walk the Gayborhood to see decades of incredible mural making from local and international artists exploring themes of queerness, sanctuary, and everything Philly! 🎟️ (7/30, 5 PM): events.ticketleap.com/tickets/stre...
events.ticketleap.com
Best-Of Excursion: Gayborhood Mural Walk (Early Evening)
Streets Dept Excursions are guided tours of Philly's art and public space! Each month we lead curated walks around the "mural capital of the world." While the focus and location of each month's Excurs...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A new episode of the Streets Dept Podcast is waiting for you! This time I talk with Chris Rabb, one of the next members of Congress entering the U.S. House of Representatives next year after a major election victory. Find it now wherever you get your podcasts. @rowhomeproductions.bsky.social
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Not to be that person, but how is it July 26?!
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Only until August 16th: Come stroll through a symphony at Spruce Street Harbor Park! “PrismaPhonik” is an installation of light and sound by William Simard and Anthony Gagnon Boisvert that invites you to experience music in new way! #Sponsored
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The artworks are each on view until the space that they’re displayed in becomes occupied again. This project was a collaboration between Center City District, the City of Philadelphia, and Mural Arts Philadelphia.
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Our next two Streets Dept Excursions are coming up quick–come explore the art around Philadelphia! streetsdept.com/2026/07/15/a... @billy-penn.bsky.social
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Announcing Summer/Fall ‘26 Excursions, Plus Bonus Evening Tours
Streets Dept Excursions are curated, guided walking tours exploring the art of Philadelphia. After 15 years running Streets Dept, we’ve learned a lot about the art and artists that are defining our…
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
You’re not normally allowed into this part of Fairmount Water Works. But, until August 8, 10 local artists are inviting you in to explore this space and consider our connection to water! 1/3
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
**That song from Dune**
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Our next two Streets Dept Excursions are coming up quick–come explore the art around Philadelphia! streetsdept.com/2026/07/15/a... @billy-penn.bsky.social
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Announcing Summer/Fall ‘26 Excursions, Plus Bonus Evening Tours
Streets Dept Excursions are curated, guided walking tours exploring the art of Philadelphia. After 15 years running Streets Dept, we’ve learned a lot about the art and artists that are defining our…
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The Philadelphia Citizen @thephilacitizen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
As Chris Rabb plans to head to Washington, D.C. to represent a large chunk of Philadelphia in the United States House of Representatives, today we learn more about him as a person and public servant in a long form interview on the @streetsdept.bsky.social Podcast. bit.ly/4wGtVjq
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Rep Chris Rabb Looks toward Washington, D.C.
The state rep and presumed U.S. Representative Chris Rabb gives Conrad Benner of Streets Dept his first, big post-primary interview
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Today on the Streets Dept Podcast, I sit down with one of the next members of Congress, Chris Rabb to talk about organizing, improv, and inspiring voters! Special thanks to @thephilacitizen.bsky.social for elevating this important interview: thephiladelphiacitizen.org/chris-rabb-i...
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Rep Chris Rabb Looks toward Washington, D.C.
The state rep and presumed U.S. Representative Chris Rabb gives Conrad Benner of Streets Dept his first, big post-primary interview
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
TOMORROW on the Streets Dept Podcast, we sit down with the progressive powerhouse that Philly is sending to Congress in 2027, Chris Rabb! 🎧 Make sure you’re following the Streets Dept Podcast wherever you get your podcasts to get the episode as soon as it drops! @rowhomeproductions.bsky.social
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Day 6 of the United States of Science Challenge 😮‍💨 9 states remain. FL 59 NY 32 TX 44 GA 28 IL 20 VA 15 MI 20 CT 9 IN 8 Fill some bubbles to help our organization connect scientists with classrooms, scout troops, libraries and more. $10 donations fill bubbles! givebutter.com/USS2026
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United States of Science 2026
By Skype a Scientist
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
1/4 For a few days at the end of September in 2015, the Ben Franklin Bridge was closed to motor vehicles. This took place because of Pope Francis’ historic visit, which saw many of Philly’s roadways closed to vehicular traffic and under high security.
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Have you listened to our Streets Dept Podcast episode with artist, comedian, opera singer, and drag superstar, Sapphira Cristál yet? Listen and follow the podcast now wherever you get your podcasts! @rowhomeproductions.bsky.social
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
You asked for more–so we're doing more! Just posted our monthly Streets Dept Excursions from July through November–with one more additional evening best-of excursion each month! Come explore Philly‘s art world with me: events.ticketleap.com/events/stree...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Did you know that there’s a three-year Fine Arts Certificate Program from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and applications for the fall semester are open now! #PAFAPartner www.pafa.org/school
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Or maybe it’s just the walkable cities? Either way, these send a very heartwarming message to your neighbors as they pass by. Fully approve! ❤️✅
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
I can’t help but think how far $15 million would’ve gone, if given to local, independent event producers and programs, who could’ve done incredible stuff with Philadelphians all year long.
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Matt @jm-dc.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Incredible work! ❤️ 🇺🇸💙 And love the @streetsdept.bsky.social pod! 🎧
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
From now through August 1, experience “Wings and Water: The Space Between,” a powerful community-driven art installation at Cherry Street Pier. Created by resident artist Duwenavue Santé Johnson (aka ArtXStitch) and hundreds of artists from Philly and around the country.
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
You asked for more–so we're doing more! Just posted our monthly Streets Dept Excursions from July through November–with one more additional evening best-of excursion each month! Come explore Philly‘s art world with me: events.ticketleap.com/events/stree...
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
So incredibly honored to get some love on this widely read Substack about podcasts from the ingenious Lauren Passell! "Conrad invites everyone in. His enthusiasm for literally whatever he is talking about is contagious." Read the full review: podcastthenewsletter.substack.com/i/203841384/...
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🤳 I'm finally starting a podcast + 10 podcasts I texted my friends (debt, parties, 1 little fart)
🍭 👂 I would definitely buy Burglar Barbie 🌈 🤸‍♀️
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
A new episode of the Streets Dept Podcast is waiting for you! This time I talk with Sapphira Cristál, a mega-talent artist, drag performer, comedian, podcaster, opera singer, and RuPaul's Drag Race runner-up! Find it now wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧🎉
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Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
New underground mural in Philly by artist Patrick Vale and local school students!
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