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How Philadelphia Invented Modern America — and Why It Still Matters
While most American cities have a history, Philadelphia has a blueprint. Much of the concepts that are common in American society — from public libraries…
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Ken Burns’ Delaware Valley Roots: How His Mother’s Battle with Cancer Forged a Passion for Storytelling
Before Ken Burns became the United States’ most admired documentary filmmaker, he was a quiet boy growing up in Newark, Delaware, the son of a…
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Meet the Retired Air Force Officer Serving As Grand Marshal of 2025 Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade
The 2025 Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade is Sunday, November 9, and the grand marshal will be local veteran and retired Air Force officer Ralph Galati,…
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Major Donation Ensures Rutgers Law School Remains Leading-Edge and Relevant
South Bronx native, die-hard Yankees fan, Vietnam vet, distinguished law firm partner, twelve-year federal judge, and honors graduate of the Rutgers Law School in Camden…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Emily Gatto, Director, TLC Wellness
Emily Gatto, Director of TLC Wellness at The Lincoln Center, grew up in Wyndmoor. As a kid, she loved a wide range of music and…
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Vietnam War Veteran Was Key in Construction of Vietnam War Veterans Memorial at Penn’s Landing
Dennis Best, a Vietnam War veteran from Philadelphia, played a key role in the construction of the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial at Penn’s Landing, writes…
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This Philadelphia Sports Fan Can Tell You Just How Infrequently His Hometown Teams Win Championships
Northeast Philadelphia native Tom Holland has been a Philadelphia sports fan for several decades, but the amount of championships he’s been able to witness in…
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Honoring Veterans Day: Karen Marshall Discusses New Book, ‘Finding My Father’s Footsteps’ at Harcum College
As the Harcum College community prepares to honor Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024, Karen Marshall will discuss her new book, Finding My Father’s Footsteps:…
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Penn State Abington Hails New Graduates Who ‘Turned Pandemic Challenges into Opportunities’
The Penn State Abington campus community celebrated the Class of 2024 during two ceremonies on May 3, praising the almost 350 new graduates for their fortitude despite the interference…
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WWII-era Battleship USS New Jersey Set to Make Voyage Back Home to Philadelphia
The WWII-era battleship USS New Jersey will make a trip home to Philadelphia in early 2024, writes David M. Zimmer for northjersey.com. The boat will…
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How Johnny Nguyen Built a New Life and New Business in Philadelphia Decades After Leaving His Home Country During the Vietnam War
Johnny Nguyen left his home country at the height of the Vietnam War and has since built a new life in Philadelphia and, more recently,…
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