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Ben turns 302

January 18, 2008 Last Updated: January 18, 2008 01:14 PM Pennsylvania News

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, left, and Ralph Archbold, portraying Benjamin Franklin, talk after a ceremony at Franklin's grave at Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia Thursday. The tribute marked Franklin's 302nd birthday.

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