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New Book Puts Readers In The Ring With Philly’s Jewish Boxing Stars
History

New Book Puts Readers In The Ring With Philly’s Jewish Boxing Stars

At the turn of the 20th century Jewish fighters ruled the circuit in Philadelphia. Author Harry Boonin puts boxing history back in the arena with his new book, Never Tell a Boy Not to Fight

Widdy Dialect: The “Hoagie” Of Darts
Preservation

Widdy Dialect: The “Hoagie” Of Darts

Under the rumbling El and amidst the hustle and bustle at Kensington and Somerset, a distinctly Philadelphian brand of darts is made the same way it has been for over 100 years—by hand. Brad Maule throws a round with Widdy Darts

A Little Scotch Magic On Spring Garden
Architecture

A Little Scotch Magic On Spring Garden

Italian Philadelphia? Sure. Irish? Jewish, German, African-American, Vietnamese, Mexican? Sure. Scottish? Perhaps most of all. The Shadow knows it–and here’s his story of the emblematic Caledonian Club

The Olympics Once Were Here. Sort Of.
History

The Olympics Once Were Here. Sort Of.

On this opening day of the 2012 Olympics, Steve Currall has the story of two days in July, 1980, when Philadelphia hosted the Liberty Bell Classic, an alternative Olympics for nations who followed the US boycott of the Moscow games

Epic Little Boathouse Looks To The Future
History

Epic Little Boathouse Looks To The Future

The first recreation building in the nation was the first skating club and later the first all-female rowing club. Maria Gorshin has the story–and Theresa Stigale the photos–in advance of the Philadelphia Girls’ Rowing Club’s 150 birthday celebration for Boathouse 14


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