Michael Thomas Leibrandt, Author at The NW Local Paper

From Yorktown to The Count of Monte Cristo, France steals the scene. [more…]

Here’s to Lydia Barrington Darragh and the women whose fearless resolve helped secure American independence. [more…]

Independence Hall gets the spotlight, but the real revolution began one block up the cobblestones. [more…]

Lifting off into a yearlong, citywide celebration of Philly firsts. [more…]

Tis the season for a spooky stroll down America’s oldest street [more…]

Looking back to the days when shopping felt special — and the bag came free. [more…]

Kensington’s new Peace Park turns old weapons into art and safe gathering space. [more…]

This gifted athlete helped define Philly’s famous fighting spirit. [more…]

From Back to School to Black Friday: where did all the stores go? [more…]

Crossing lines, wrecking lives, and editing the truth to save our pride. [more…]