Tag: Pennsylvania Heritage

Grif Teller painting Painting for the 1955 calendar, titled, "Mass Transportation."

Grif Teller’s Oil Paintings Provided Glimpses of Pennsylvania Railroad at Peak of Its Power, Importance

June 5, 2024

While artist Grif Teller never officially worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad, he is more closely associated with the once-colossal transportation machine than any of…

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Jacob M. Koehler Got His Education in Philadelphia, Then Dedicated His Life to Educating Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing Children

March 27, 2024

Rev. Jacob M. Koehler, who got his education at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Philadelphia, dedicated his life to advancing the education of…

Sports

Pro Football Hall of Famer Harold Carmichael Reflects on 13-Year Career With the Philadelphia Eagles

January 7, 2024

Harold Carmichael spent 14 years in the NFL, all but one with the Philadelphia Eagles after being drafted in the 1971 draft, writes William C…

Dick Allen, former Philadelphia Phillies player.

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In Final Interview, Phillies’ Great Dick Allen Put His Life, MLB Career into Perspective

October 20, 2023

Over his 15-year career in Major League Baseball, Dick Allen had his share of ups and down, both on and off the field, writes…