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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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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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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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The Kensington Angler
by Harry Hallman
It was a fantastic day. Puffy white clouds slowly drifted across the bright blue skies, and it was warm, but the breeze was cool. It was the kind...
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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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