 Members of the furry fandom have lived in the region for years, but prior to 2006 their annual gathering took place 300 miles to the east, in Philadelphia .
<clarity>  Members of the furry fandom have lived in the region for years, but prior to 2006 their annual gathering took place 300 miles to the east, in Philadelphia .
 Members of the have lived in the region for years, but prior to 2006 their annual gathering took place 300 miles to the east, in Philadelphia .