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About Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty
Philadelphia Stories by Bob McNulty. Lifelong Philadelphian Bob McNulty tells fascinating tales about ordinary citizens and extraordinary events from the city’s long history. Ranging from whimsical to tragic (sometimes in the same story!), Bob’s tales are meticulously researched and bring to life figures and events largely forgotten today. Philadelphia Stories is a dramatic archive that spotlights everyday Philadelphians of all kinds -- men and women, Black and white, immigrant and native-born, many of whom, in Bob’s words, “didn’t have anyone to tell their story.”
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When Philly Flipped Off Fonda

September 18, 2023 Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty 0

That time the neighbors of Kensington chased a famous firebrand out of town.  [more…]

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Great Chief in the Big City

August 23, 2023 Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty 0

Sitting Bull in Philadelphia: a hot ticket and some stone cold racism.  [more…]

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles

July 29, 2023 Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty 0

The magnificent history of the Budd Manufacturing Company.   [more…]

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Stand-Up Stooge

June 28, 2023 Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty 0

Before his iconic turn in comedy, Philly-born Larry Fine was a fearless boxer and musician who helped save four people’s lives.  [more…]

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Blast from the Past

May 31, 2023 Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty 0

Local historian might not be here today, if it weren’t for one man who met his end in an industrial explosion of historic proportions.  [more…]

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Remembering the Captain

April 15, 2023 Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty 0

The story of a local TV icon who taught a generation to sing a rainbow.  [more…]

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Our Dora the Real-Life Explorer

March 16, 2023 Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty 2

An indomitable Philly spirit that tackled mountain tops around the world, and broke glass ceilings wherever she went.  [more…]

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Black Graves Matter

February 6, 2023 Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty 1

The hard-fought struggle for dignified and documented African American burials in Philadelphia.   [more…]

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Furry Philly History: America’s First Shelter

January 13, 2023 Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty 0

How one woman’s dedication to the City’s stray cat population changed the world.  [more…]

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Heart of the Holidays

December 16, 2022 Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty 0

The story of “Daddy” Cohen, Philadelphia’s Santa Claus (and a light to thousands of children) [more…]

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