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Our Parents
by Harry Hallman
Since May 14 was Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is June 16th this year, I thought it was a good time to post this article. This story is one of 46 f...
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My Adventures at Wm. Cramp School- Kindergarten to 6th Grade 1949-1957
by Harry Hallman
My first recollection of Cramp Elementary was kindergarten. I would have been five years old, which by law you had to be to go to kindergarten bac...
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SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Happy Easter
by Harry Hallman
"Spring has sprung," my grandfather, Pop, used to say. It was a time for celebration for him because he could go fishing again. Every April the 15t...
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FOOD! Glorious Food
by Harry Hallman
Philadelphia is considered one of the top locations for great restaurants and fantastic food. I mean, what could be better than an Italian Hoagie, ...
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Do I Miss the Philly Snowstorms?
by Harry Hallman
Since parts of the country are getting snow they rarely get, I thought I would highlight some of the past Philly snowstorms. I live in Atlanta now,...
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The Melodies of love and Nostalgia
by Harry Hallman
I woke up early this morning thinking about Jerry Blavat. May he rest in peace. Somehow, I don’t think he is resting but rather hosting rock and ro...
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All God’s Creatures
by Harry Hallman
When you see a flying roach, what do you do? If you grew up in rural America, you’re used to seeing and interacting with a great number of God’s ...
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HISTORIC KENSINGTON
by Harry Hallman
A while ago, I bought an illustrated map of Kensington created by Jessie Husband. It’s a beautiful visual depiction of the area where I grew up...
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Fabulous Philly Sundays With Dad
by Harry Hallman
Note: I chose some images that relate to this article. You can see the other 35 images, plus over 1200 other images of historic Philadelphia, at h...
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101 things I did Growing up In Kensington, Philadelphia- 1944-1972
by Harry Hallman
By Harry HallmanAfter 78 years, you have a mixed bag of memories, and I try to draw on the one from my happy years of growing up in Philly. The oth...
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Alive in the Summertime
by Harry Hallman
It‘s hot, almost oppressively hot, in the crowded schoolroom. You wipe the sweat from your forehead as the teacher gives final information about ho...
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Always Remembered. Always Honored
by Harry Hallman
Over the years, I have often written articles about memorial day. I believe it’s important to honor those who have sacrificed for America’s freedom...
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