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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...

River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New: New to Fishtown

Sean Gibbons, who lives on E. Montgomery Ave.Sean Gibbons and his wife decided to move to Fishtown just shy of a year ago because,...

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

Teresa Pyott, who lives on Edgemont Street.Teresa Pyott said she has many memories of Bridesburg, some more striking than others.“I saw Franklin Delano Roosevelt riding down...

River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New: A lifelong Port Richmond resident

Theresa Varillo, who lives on Gaul Street.You might say Theresa Varillo’s Port Richmond home is the rock of her life.She’s lived in it since she was...

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

Jerry McGonigle, who lives in the Marie Lederer Senior Center.Jerry McGonigle looks at Palmer Park, across the street from his home in the former St....

River Wards: Then and Now, Old and New: New to Port Richmond

Sean McGettrick, who lives on Cedar Street.Moving to the River Wards was a sort of quest for 32-year-old Sean McGettrick — that is, until he found the...

Remembering Fire Captain Michael Goodwin

Hundreds of motorcyclists rode from Port Richmond to South Philadelphia in honor of Capt. Goodwin.Hundreds of motorcyclists rode an honor ride in remembrance of Capt....
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