- In the latest from The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia, Richardson Dilworth delineates the genesis of another Philly moniker: “the city that loves you back,” a tourism gimmick that is thought to have brought over 1 million visitors to the city. Dilworth argues that the sales-pitch, by attempting to negate the infamous Philadelphia antisocial reputation, also downplays “the mixed history of tolerance and indifference that allowed anyone to come here and do what he or she wanted while the rest of us didn’t care.”
- Councilman Wilson Goode questions whether SEPTA is contributing enough to its infrastructure, proposing that the city renegotiate their arrangements and sell the transportation authority additional city-owned portions of the El and Broad Street Line.
- Philadelphia Neighborhoods follows the parishioners of Fishtown’s St. Laurentius, one of the three Catholic schools that resisted the archdiocese’s decision for closure. “We would haven’t been able to do this without the support of everyone in the community,” principal Sister Rita Marie Aponik said.
- The Inquirer reports on the vitriolic legal proceedings of the DiStefano family of South Philadelphia, as the adult children vie for control over the family’s Victor Café, at 1303 Dickinson Street. The restaurant, open since 1920, has made a name for itself with its operatic wait staff, even hosting Luciano Pavarotti at one time.
- At a public meeting tomorrow night, Chestnut Hill’s Development Review Committee will host representatives of Children of America, the daycare company who leased the old Borders bookstore on Germantown Avenue, in order to address any community concerns.
About the author
Stephen Currall recently received his BA in history from Arcadia University. Before beginning doctoral studies, he is pursuing his interest in local history, specifically just how Philadelphians engage their vibrant past. Besides skimming through 18th century letters, Steve is also interested in music and travel.
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