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Halloween in South Philly in the 1960s

Halloween in 1960s South Philly: Pillowcases, Parish Neighborhoods and Candy Bars

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Halloween in South Philly in the 1960s meant homemade costumes, parish neighborhoods, pillowcases full of candy, and familiar faces on nearly every block. Before you could collect a single piece of Halloween candy, you had to eat dinner. No ifs, ands, or buts. And you weren’t going trick-or-treating before dark. That was part of the

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Featured image for America’s 250th Anniversary showing Philadelphia landmarks, the Jersey Shore, patriotic imagery, fireworks, and the headline “From Philly to the Jersey Shore – Friendships That Lasted a Lifetime.”

AMERICA AT 250: FROM SOUTH PHILLY TO THE JERSEY SHORE — FRIENDSHIPS THAT LASTED A LIFETIME

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What was Philadelphia like during America’s Bicentennial in 1976, and what does the nation’s 250th Anniversary mean today? For many Philadelphians, the Bicentennial was more than a national celebration. It was a time of neighborhood pride, strong community ties, championship sports teams, and family traditions that stretched from South Philadelphia to the Jersey Shore. As

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