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February 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021These boomers remain passionate about activism
“We as seniors can’t retire, there’s too much to do and everything is in jeopardy.“
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February 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021Ralph’s Restaurant has nourished its owners for more than 100 years
By Jay Nachman For more than 100 years Ralph’s Restaurant has been serving up Italian favorites in South Philadelphia’s Italian Market, a stint that will continue on, as d...
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February 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021Long-time employees love this historic Philly restaurant
McGillin’s Old Ale House in Center City dates back to before the Civil War.
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February 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021The strong roots of Black history
February is an exceptional time for all communities to learn, study and celebrate Black history. But all of us can do more to celebrate Black history through our actions.
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January 29, 2021Jan 29, 2021Black History Month: The burning of Pennsylvania Hall
Built by the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society to serve as a meeting place for abolitionists, Pennsylvania Hall ws burned to the ground by "anti-black" rioters, four days afte...
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January 29, 2021Jan 29, 2021History of Philly food
From scrapple to soft pretzels to cheesesteaks
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January 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021PCA meal programs help nourish older adults
Food resources remain essential as older adults continue to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic effects.
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January 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021Diaries of Black women in the Civil War
Philadelphian Emilie Davis’ book, “Civil War, the Diaries of a Free Black Woman in Philadelphia, 1863-1865,” spotlights the life of a local Black woman in those turbulen...
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January 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021Honoring African American history
the importance of studying and remembering Black history has just as much significance in 2021 as it did in 1969.
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