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Above and Beyond
When Philly touched the sky, and propelled a family into aviation history. [more…]
Philadelphia Stories by Bob McNulty
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The Other Mayflower
Lost ship, found democracy: the legacy of the Speedwell (and its personal ties to Local history) [more…]
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The Music Box Murder
Revenge and redemption in Victorian Philadelphia
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When Philly Flipped Off Fonda
That time the neighbors of Kensington chased a famous firebrand out of town. [more…]
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Great Chief in the Big City
Sitting Bull in Philadelphia: a hot ticket and some stone cold racism. [more…]
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles
The magnificent history of the Budd Manufacturing Company. [more…]
Art & Entertainment
Stand-Up Stooge
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
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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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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Black Graves Matter
The hard-fought struggle for dignified and documented African American burials in Philadelphia. [more…]