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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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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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Turkey Trouble

November 20, 2022 Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty 0

A scandalous dance rage that came home to roost. [more…]

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Philadelphia Stories: Flashback of Fright!

October 20, 2022 Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty 0

Unmasking a hometown horror show hero [more…]

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Philadelphia Stories: Unions, Guns and Lodging

September 22, 2022 Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty 0

The violent story of America’s first federal housing project [more…]

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Philadelphia Stories: Black Saturday

August 10, 2022 Philadelphia Stories By Bob McNulty 0

The worst disaster in American professional sports happened this week in 1903 in North Philly. [more…]

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