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Mummers 101: Everything you need to know about Philly's …
Dec 30, 2021 · The Mummers Parade has been an annual Philly tradition since 1901. But even if you live in Philadelphia, the event, its purpose, and its myriad divisions can be difficult to grasp — especially ...
Secret Philly: Inside the Masonic Temple, the intricate landmark …
Jul 4, 2021 · It’s a men’s-only fraternity that’s modeled after medieval stonemasons, who used symbols to identify and communicate with each other. It dates back to 18th century England, but today in the ...
‘There still is no answer’: Philly cracks down on Kensington ...
Aug 18, 2021 · Between the two encampments targeted on Wednesday, half a dozen other spots continue to grow. Kensington and Cambria. Kensington and Somerset.
Pennhurst, a real-life horror story that changed disability law
Jul 14, 2023 · The real-life horror story of Pennhurst, an asylum so terrible it forced changes in disability law. When it comes to the treatment of Americans with intellectual disabilities, one Chester County ...
18 months later, the Columbus statue is still standing in Marconi …
Dec 26, 2021 · June 13, 2020. Though there haven’t yet been any protests nearby, a crowd of about 100 people gather at Marconi Plaza to “defend” the statue. Some carry baseball bats and one reportedly has ...
With paddle boats and Philly’s largest outdoor restaurant, Penn’s ...
May 29, 2022 · The area is only in the early stages of a planned $2.2 billion overhaul, which will bring 3.3 million square feet of new development including mixed-use towers, ground-floor retail, and a new ...
Philly police get raises in new city contract -- with a few ...
Sep 14, 2021 · Instead, under the new contract, which extends through 2024, officers will receive a combined $133 million in wage and benefit increases over the next three years, while Kenney walked away with ...
Strawberry Mansion: Home of John Coltrane, where Wilt …
Jan 21, 2015 · Zillow reports the median home value in Strawberry Mansion is $43,000, a 5.4 percent increase from 2013. The real estate company predicts the home values in the neighborhood will rise by 2.1 ...
John Dougherty and Bobby Henon still haven't been sentenced, …
Apr 7, 2022 · It’s been almost five months since former Councilmember Bobby Henon and former labor leader John Dougherty were convicted of conspiracy and other charges. A jury found that Henon accepted bribes ...