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Blast From the Past: Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Life Inside the Inquirer Pressroom

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Growing up in Philadelphia, Thanksgiving didn’t just mean turkey, family, and football. For many of us—especially families tied to the newspaper business—it meant something else entirely: the biggest Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper run of the year. When I was 17 and 18 years old, I had the privilege of working in the Philadelphia Inquirer pressroom, the […]

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Nursing Home & Hospital Fall Injuries in Philadelphia: What Families Need to Know

Personal Injury Claims / /

A Philly Legal Connect Spotlight on The Oakes Firm – Your First Call for Injury Law When a loved one is in a nursing home or hospital, families place enormous trust in the facility to provide safety, supervision, and dignity. But across Philadelphia and South Jersey, families receive the same alarming call far too often:

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Collage showing the Cacia’s Bakery sign on top and, below, foil-wrapped Thanksgiving turkeys at the bakery and a football on the field before a high school rivalry game in South Philadelphia.

Thanksgiving in South Philly: Cacia’s Bakery, Family Traditions & Football All Day

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Thanksgiving in South Philly wasn’t just a holiday — it was an entire neighborhood production. In a place where the rowhomes were barely fourteen feet wide and the families were large, this day meant early mornings, packed kitchens, loud voices, and traditions rooted deeply in our community. It all started long before sunrise. 🍞 Cacia’s

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“Skinny Joey’s cheesesteak on a seeded roll in South Philadelphia with melted cheese and sliced ribeye. Close-up of a South Philly cheesesteak from Skinny Joey’s with melted cheese on a seeded roll

Skinny Joey’s Cheesesteaks: A New South Philly Favorite with Deep Neighborhood Roots

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From Pat’s and Geno’s to Skinny Joey’s, South Philly has long defined the cheesesteak tradition. Between Pollock Street and Packer Avenue on Broad Street, Skinny Joey’s keeps that legacy alive — right in the neighborhood The Oakes Firm has proudly called home for five generations. South Philly Flavor with History on Every Corner Just off

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Veterans Day in Philadelphia: Remembering the Heroes Who Came Home — and Those Who Didn’t

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A South Philly Reflection on Veterans Day Every November, Philadelphia pauses to honor the men and women who served our nation. For those of us who grew up in South Philly, Veterans Day in Philadelphia is far more than a date on the calendar—it’s a reminder of the faces we knew, the families we grew

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What to Do After an Accident in Girard Estate Philadelphia

Personal Injury Claims, South Philly & Neighborhood Safety / /

What Should You Do After an Accident in Girard Estate Philadelphia? If you are involved in an accident in Girard Estate, your first priorities should be safety, medical attention, and documentation. Call 911 if anyone is hurt, move out of danger if possible, take photos, gather witness information, and report the incident. Because Girard Estate

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Exterior of Marra’s Restaurant and Pizzeria on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia

🏙️ What to Do After Getting Hurt in Philadelphia – A South Philly Guide from East Passyunk Avenue

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If you grew up anywhere near South Philly, you know East Passyunk Avenue isn’t just a road — it’s part of who we are. It starts around Broad and McKean, cuts diagonally through the heart of South Philadelphia, and winds its way up toward 5th and Bainbridge. Along the way, you’ll find century-old family businesses

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Historic 1960s photo of Broad and Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia

West Passyunk Avenue: A South Philly Crossroads of History, Traffic, and Community

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What safety risks exist along West Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia? West Passyunk Avenue is a major diagonal corridor in South Philadelphia where narrow streets, pedestrian traffic, and delivery vehicles can increase the risk of accidents. West Passyunk Avenue is a busy South Philadelphia corridor where neighborhood traffic, pedestrians, delivery vehicles, and rideshare pickups all

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Packer Park South Philadelphia rowhomes street scene with traffic safety guide overlay highlighting game day congestion and pedestrian risks

Packer Park Traffic and Safety Guide: Game Day Congestion, Parking Risks, and Local Hazards

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This Packer Park traffic safety guide explains how congestion, parking issues, and pedestrian activity increase accident risks in South Philadelphia. Packer Park in South Philadelphia presents unique safety risks due to its proximity to the sports complex, heavy game-day traffic, and residential street congestion. Located near Broad Street, Packer Avenue, and I-76, the neighborhood experiences

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