By Associated Press - Friday, December 15, 2017

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - It has been 125 years since the first trolley started rolling through the streets of Philadelphia.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority will mark the occasion Friday by unveiling a specially wrapped 125th anniversary trolley at its Elmwood District.

The trolley will operate on Routes 11, 13, 34 and 36 through the next year.

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