Philly’s Spontaneous Franklin Contest | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

A spontaneous Benjamin Franklin look-alike contest in Philly’s Independence Mall turned into a wild, crowd-pleasing spectacle after a student posted flyers post-finals. Kiya Burgess, 25, won the crown amid powdered wigs, colonial flair, and a high-energy encore request — all sparked by a single flyer and a love for history that brought strangers together in the most unexpected way. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to…