Civil Rights Movement

Russell Shoatz

New memoir tells story of Philly Black Panther who escaped prison twice

New thrift store sells clothing that embodies the civil rights movement

Black Ivy Thrift Kimberly McGlonn

A young MLK Jr. spent a few formative years in the Philly area

MLK Day History

Watch: Barack Obama eulogizes John Lewis at civil rights icon's funeral

Local elected officials pay tribute to civil rights leader, U.S. Rep. John Lewis

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PHOTOS: MLK Jr. in Philadelphia

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50 years after his 'Mountaintop' speech, Dr. King’s legacy still calls us to serve

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MLK visited Camden, but not a resident, report finds; daughter of homeowner agrees

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Pew study: What's the most significant historic event in your lifetime?

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Participate in these MLK Day 2016 events in Philly

Chester church played pivotal role in King's development

Carroll - Calvary Baptist Church

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SEPTA Solar Displays

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Urban forests improve the health of city residents — that's partly why new trees are planted in Philly every spring

Urban Tree Planting

The most famous jailbreak from Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary escape

NCAA Basketball

Villanova men slip to 8-seed in NCAA Tournament, women a 10-seed

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