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American Mythologies Exhibition at Germantown Historical Society

The Germantown Historical Society (5501 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA) is thrilled to announce the launch of American Mythologies, a new exhibition showcasing the work of acclaimed Philadelphia-based artists Tom...

Judge Dugan Vows to Review Ellen Greenberg’s Death on NewsNation’s ‘CUOMO’

Philadelphia District Attorney candidate Judge Patrick Dugan appeared live on NewsNation’s ‘CUOMO’ Friday night, where he vowed to conduct a “thorough review” of the death of 27-year-old Philadelphia schoolteacher...

Remembering heroes

The families of Michael Goodwin, Robert Neary and Daniel Sweeney, all firefighters killed in the line of duty, gathered at City Hill for a...

Fire Capt. Mike Goodwin remembered as ‘a modern-day good shepherd’

Mike Goodwin embodied the modern-day good shepherd, jeopardizing his own welfare for the benefit of his flock, according to the Rev. Majorie J. Neal,...

Fire Capt. Mike Goodwin remembered as ‘a modern-day good shepherd’

Hundreds of firefighters from throughout the tri-state region and across the nation joined Goodwin’s relatives and friends, along with Mayor Michael Nutter and many...

River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New: A lifelong Northern Liberties resident

Barbara Geiger, who lives on N. Randolph St.Barbara Geiger grew up in Northern Liberties when it was a bit like a mini-Ukraine.“Growing up, this block...

The River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New

Photo of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge over the Delaware River. CARINA MCKEE / STAR PHOTOHow newcomers and lifelong residents, young and old, see life in...

River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New: New to Northern Liberties

Aimee Viggiani, who lives at 2nd and Brown streets.Aimee Viggiani moved from the Northeast to Northern Liberties with a bit of hesitation.“I had a misconception...
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