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South Philadelphia: Neighborhood Museums Cater to Community

December 6, 2016 Hayley Chenoweth 0

As Philadelphia continues to evolve as a prime tourist destination, with a record 41 million visitors in 2015, many neighborhoods of the city have undergone revitalization efforts intended to boost the number of residents and tourists. Many [continue reading…]

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Pennsport: Inviting Community Interest Back to the Mummers Museum

September 16, 2013 0

With its exterior bricks painted in geometrical patterns of blue, orange and green, the Mummers Museum stands out on the corner of South 2nd Street and Washington Avenue in Pennsport. However, in recent years, the [continue reading…]

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South Philadelphia: Groups Convene First Neighborhood Leadership Conference

April 11, 2013 0

Leaders and members of several organizations in South Philadelphia and around Greater Philadelphia met recently at the Mummers Museum, 1102 S. Second St., for the first Neighborhood Leadership Conference. “It’s a conversation between and among [continue reading…]

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