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Washington Square West is Now Philadelphia’s Newest Historic District
On Friday, September 13, the Philadelphia Historical Commission voted to make Washington Square West a historic district with a unanimous 9-0 with one abstention, writes…
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South Philadelphia Man, Taj Shuib, Credits Philly Sports for Helping Save His Life
As a South Philadelphia native, Taj Shuib has been a big supporter of each of the four major sports teams who call the neighborhood home,…
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West Philly Lab Supplier EMSCO Receives $2 Million Investment, Targets Company Growth
EMSCO Scientific Enterprises, a West Philadelphia-based laboratory supplier, recently received a $2 million investment from an Enterprise Center-backed growth equity investment firm, writes Kyle Nguyen…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jamila Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in East Norriton with parents who instilled ambition and work ethic…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia To Host Discussion Exploring the State of Historic Preservation
The African American Museum in Philadelphia will host an enlightening discussion on Saturday, July 20, titled, “Preserving Our Stories.” The discussion will explore the state…
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Our Market Project Builds Digital Archive of 9th Street Market’s Immigrant and Migrant Community Stories
A new project is being implemented in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia that aims to build a digital archive of the stories of 9th Street…
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Philadelphia Offers a Dynamic Fusion of Cuisines, Culture and Creativity
Once a tourist hotspot due to its political history, Philadelphia has been attracting more visitors lately thanks to its dynamic fusion of diverse cuisines, cultures,…
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia Hosting Conversation About Women Shattering Glass Ceiling of Politics
On Wednesday, June 19, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will host an empowering evening conversation with two groundbreaking women in the political scene. The…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dave McCormick, Candidate, U.S. Senate
Dave McCormick, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Bloomsburg, where his father was a college president.…
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A Trailblazing Black Architect Designed the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Over 400 Other Buildings
Over 400 buildings in the region, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, were designed by the trailblazing Black architect and Philadelphia native Julian Abele, writes…
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Philadelphia Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time. However,…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Ronald Matthews, President, Eastern University
Ronald Matthews, President of Eastern University, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Philadelphia, where his parents encouraged his passion for music from a…
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Two Philadelphia Sites Are Among America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently unveiled its 2023 list of America’s Eleven Most Endangered Historic Places, and two Philadelphia sites have found their…
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Philadelphia’s Black History is Highlighted in New Book
Philadelphia-based educator, writer, and historian Amy Jane Cohen has published a new book focusing on the city’s Black history and neighborhoods throughout the centuries, writes…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jo-Elle Mogerman, President and CEO, Philadelphia Zoo
Jo-Elle Mogerman, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up on the South Side of Chicago. She also found…
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Philadelphia Community Comes Together To Help Restore Mother Bethel AME Church After Vandalism
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church was recently hit by a vandal who left its age-old stained glass windows shattered, but the situation has served…
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New Owner of Former Home of Engine 11 Hopes Old Firehouse Can Again Bring Community Together
The former home of once-segregated Engine Company No. 11 is now owned by Waters Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, and Rev. Stephanie Atkins hopes that…
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This Local Filmmaker Dedicates Himself To Documenting Philly’s Rich History, Diverse Communities
Louis Massiah is a Philadelphia-based filmmaker dedicated to documenting and preserving the rich history and culture of Philadelphia’s communities of color, writes Racquel Williams for…
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