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Philly Named One Of "America's Dirtiest Cities" By Top Travel Magazine

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Last year, Philadelphia was ranked #2 on Travel & Leisure Magazine's "America's Dirtiest Cities" List. 

This year, our city seems to have cleaned up their act a bit.  

Philadelphia slid down to the #6 spot.

The top ten "dirtiest" are as follows:

10. Houston

9. Memphis

8. Miami

7. Dallas/Ft. Worth

6. Philadelphia

5. Atlanta

4. Los Angeles

3. Baltimore

2. New Orleans

1. New York City

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