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Blast from the Past
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…]
History
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Remembering the Captain
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
An indomitable Philly spirit that tackled mountain tops around the world, and broke glass ceilings wherever she went. [more…]
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Tuomi’s Time Machine: Eyes on the Avenue
A brief history of Shopping While Black in Germantown. [more…]
Development
WATCH IT: Germantown Town Hall Video
Public recording of February 6th’s community meeting on (tentative) plans for restoration & new construction at this abandoned local landmark (includes transcript & source links) [more…]
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Black Graves Matter
The hard-fought struggle for dignified and documented African American burials in Philadelphia. [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Tuomi’s Time Machine: Wintertide Glide
Historic hot spots for neighborhood ice skating [more…]
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Furry Philly History: America’s First Shelter
How one woman’s dedication to the City’s stray cat population changed the world. [more…]
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What Dreams May Come
The first step in changing the world is imagining a better one. [more…]
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Mt. Vernon: A New Chapter
Crowd-funded effort supports neglected local landmark [more…]