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October 10, 2012Confession, Confiding, Voice 8.69 seconds |
5196 Bradley William. : Out. | ||
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August 28, 2012 Anecdote, Confiding, Philadelphia, 13.38 seconds |
176 Adolescent School Memories : Adolescent School Memories: Remembering a Philadelphia after school tradition: drilling. The daily dance practices brought together girls from disparate neighbourhoods and schools, including this participant. Submitted by Elisabeth Perez-Luna | ||
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September 06, 2012 Quote, Confiding, Sports, 25.02 seconds |
250 Julius “Dr. J.” Erving : Philadelphia 76er and basketball Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving led his team to an NBA championship in 1983. Now a prosperous businessman and philanthropist, his team building character and abilities rank him with the greatest names in NBA history. Submitted by Elisabeth Perez-Luna. | ||
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September 06, 2012 Confession, Confiding, Labor, 28.28 seconds |
255 Phoebe Gloeckner : Philadelphia born Phoebe Gloeckner is a graphic novelist and cartoonist whose career took off with her 1998 collection, A Child's Life and Other Stories. Gloeckner says her art is a product of her need to arrive at a deeper understanding of her world. Submitted by Elisabeth Perez-Luna. | ||
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September 17, 2012 Confession, Confiding, Life, 13.77 seconds |
330 Sylvester Stallone : Though Sylvester Stallone has made 60 movies, to Philadelphians, he'll always be Rocky. The actor says he's grateful to have played a character he himself created, in one of the most successful film franchises of all time - but he does have one regret. Submitted by Elisabeth Perez-Luna. | ||
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September 20, 2012 Anecdote, Confiding, Philadelphia, 29.79 seconds |
460 Adam McKay : Comedy writer/director Adam McKay’s credits include Anchorman and Talladega Nights. McKay, who attended both Penn St. and Temple, tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross that the inspiration for Anchorman came in no small part from his hometown. Submitted by Elisabeth Perez-Luna. | ||
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September 20, 2012 Poem, Confiding, Love 21.87 seconds |
522 Emily Cashin for Bridget in Jacksonville, FL: Personal poetry | ||
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October 05, 2012 Advice, Confiding, Life 21.81 seconds |
4518 super Nate : Dang brother man you are so predictable it's pitiful, that why every chance they get they gonna get at you... RIP... SUICIDE IS NEVER THE ANSWER | ||
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September 20, 2012 Anecdote, Confiding, The past, 27.74 seconds |
478 Jack Klugman : South Philadelphian Jack Klugman of The Odd Couple fame grew up at 7th and Morris. He moved to New York in the early 50s to try acting. The shining lights on Broadway at that time featured the likes of Marlon Brando, Arthur Miller – and cheap seats. Submitted by Elisabeth Perez-Luna. | ||
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September 23, 2012 Dedication, Confiding, Environment 17.42 seconds |
1995 Vince Delliponti : 856 505 9059 call me maybes | ||
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August 28, 2012 Confiding, The past, Anecdote, Philadelphia, 22.9 seconds |
191 Lynn Novik : Immigration played a big role in the story of prohibition, says Lynn Novick, co director with Ken Burns of the PBS documentary series Prohibition. When German immigrants settled in the Philadephia, they brought their brewing traditions with them. Submitted by Elisabeth Perez-Luna. | ||
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September 07, 2012 Song, Confiding, Love 11.84 seconds |
264 Derek Stephen Davis : Listening to the news and having a few friend lose their lives to violence this year, I thought I would send a message of love in a song made famous by The Youngbloods. Now, I know I can't sing but I hope the message still comes out loud and clear. | ||
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August 28, 2012 Anecdote, Confiding, Hate, 29.85 seconds |
212 Tom McDonald : As a child, WHYY reporter Tom McDonald attended the last baseball game played at Philadelphia's legendary Connie Mack Stadium in 1970. The fan rush for souvenirs that day led to an experience he still refers to as his “favorite baseball story”. Submitted by Elisabeth Perez-Luna. | ||
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September 20, 2012 Anecdote, Confiding, Labor, 29.79 seconds |
469 Ed Bradley : The late CBS newsman Ed Bradley's distinguished journalism career took him all over the world. But he first read the news in his hometown of Philadelphia, for the popular Georgie Woods radio show on WDAS. Ed says his first newscast could have gone better. Submitted by Elisabeth Perez-Luna. | ||
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September 22, 2012 Anecdote, Confiding, Philadelphia, 26.12 seconds |
1442 Sylvester Stallone : Sylvester Stallone gained fame as Rocky, the every-man boxer whose training ended with a sprint up the Philadelphia Art Museum steps. Thousands of tourists have since duplicated that run, including Stallone's climactic (but improvised) victory dance. Submitted by Elisabeth Perez-Luna. |
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