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The Liberty Bell is one of the most historically significant symbols in the history of the United States.
Currently located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Liberty Bell is a symbol referenced significantly as part of the American Revolutionary War. Prior to its landing in Philadelphia, the bell was moved multiple times throughout its history in an effort to prevent the British from taking possesion of it.
The bell has traveled through many east caost states and Pennsylvania towns en route to Philadelphia, including several cities in the Lehigh Valley, including Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, originally known as Northampton; Bethlehem, Lehigh County and Northampton C...
Currently located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Liberty Bell is a symbol referenced significantly as part of the American Revolutionary War. Prior to its landing in Philadelphia, the bell was moved multiple times throughout its history in an effort to prevent the British from taking possesion of it.
The bell has traveled through many east caost states and Pennsylvania towns en route to Philadelphia, including several cities in the Lehigh Valley, including Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, originally known as Northampton; Bethlehem, Lehigh County and Northampton C...
The Liberty Bell is one of the most historically significant symbols in the history of the United States.
Currently located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Liberty Bell is a symbol referenced significantly as part of the American Revolutionary War. Prior to its landing in Philadelphia, the bell was moved multiple times throughout its history in an effort to prevent the British from taking possesion of it.
The bell has traveled through many east caost states and Pennsylvania towns en route to Philadelphia, including several cities in the Lehigh Valley, including Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, originally known as Northampton; Bethlehem, Lehigh County and Northampton County, Pennsylvania; and Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Currently located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Liberty Bell is a symbol referenced significantly as part of the American Revolutionary War. Prior to its landing in Philadelphia, the bell was moved multiple times throughout its history in an effort to prevent the British from taking possesion of it.
The bell has traveled through many east caost states and Pennsylvania towns en route to Philadelphia, including several cities in the Lehigh Valley, including Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, originally known as Northampton; Bethlehem, Lehigh County and Northampton County, Pennsylvania; and Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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Memorial Day event at West Towson Elementary honors school's Patriots and Defenders
During her opening remarks at West Towson Elementary's second annual Memorial Day celebration, principal Sue Hershfeld acknowledged that for many students, the holiday meant swim clubs were open, family picnics were held, and summer was officially here....
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Lutherville: Local children get hopping at annual Easter egg hunts
Easter is just around the corner, and our neighborhood associations are again holding Easter egg hunts for the little ones. This weekend the Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs for the children in Orchard Hills, Longford and York Manor on Saturday, March...Tags: Holidays, Good Friday, Timonium, Longford Corporation, Religious Festivals
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Smithsonian exhibit details White House furnishings
It is hard to believe, considering our national fondness for the White House and its history, but new presidents used to sell off the furnishings from the previous administration in something like a garage sale.
In an attempt to make "the people's house"...Tags: Arts, Entertainment Events, Artists, Rosalynn Carter, Culture
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Science teacher takes measure of marathons
Nothing stops David Berdan from his daily running regimen.
Either in between, before or after teaching science to fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders at Garrison Forest School, Berdan is likely to be wearing out another pair of running shoes as he takes a...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Track and Field, Science, Entertainment Events, Booker T. Washington
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Thomson a voice for natural resources in Md.
I feel that you are making a grave error with your decision to cut the Outdoors Girl column from The Baltimore Sun. In an outdoor state such as Maryland, letting go of a community and statewide resource such as Candus Thomson is akin to obliterating a...Tags: Washington Monument, Natural Resources, Natural Resource Industry, Energy Resources, Maryland
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Harford gears up to mark 10th anniversary of 9/11
Around 40 people, including county council members, police officers, residents and employees of nearby business, gathered in front of the Harford County Government Administration Building at 220 S. Main St. in Bel Air Thursday morning for a special 9/11...Tags: Harford County, Civil Unrest, Bel Air (Harford, Maryland), Terrorism, Local Government
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Budget Philadelphia: Let FREEdom ring
The Associated PressPHILADELPHIA -- With history around every corner -- and probably next door to a cheesesteak place -- you won't need to spend a lot of Benjamins (Franklins, that is) for a great trip to the City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphia boasts free tours of many of...Tags: Distilling and Brewing Industry, Grace Kelly, Trips and Vacations, Dining and Drinking, Oprah Winfrey
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Philadelphia
Baltimore Sun reporterGo here: Philadelphia is known for its charming neighborhoods, its cheesy steak sandwiches, its breweries and food markets, and of course, its links to the birth of our nation. Ben Franklin lived there; so did Betsy Ross. It's where the Founding Fathers...Tags: Oprah Winfrey, Comcast Center (arena), Benjamin Franklin, Constitutional Issues
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One stop for Philly's fashion
Sun StaffIt's a little-known fact that Philadelphia - the City of Brotherly Love, the Liberty Bell and a host of historical landmarks - is also a city of style. Downtown Philly, where hip young urbanites hang out, has become home to trendy boutiques and stylish...Tags: San Francisco, Dining and Drinking, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Walnuts, Restaurants
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For a declaration of fun, the place is Philadelphia
Special To The SunPhiladelphia offers an abundance of family attractions, many of which prove the adage "learning can be fun." The many historic sites, attractions and museums bring history to life before your eyes. Philadelphia offers an authentic memorable learning...Tags: The Three Stooges, George Washington, Dining and Drinking, Trips and Vacations, IMAX
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Pennsylvania's road trips: Road to Revolution
Baltimoresun.comVisit historic sites, a world-class zoo and incredible museums on the Road to Revolution. This tour travels through historic towns, an amusement park, gardens and the largest mall on the east coast. The road to revolution begins in Philadelphia -...Tags: Arts, Science, Transportation, Restaurants, Bucks County
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Catching a glimpse of Philly's funky side
Sun StaffWhile historic landmarks like Penn's Landing and the Liberty Bell are still main attractions in Philadelphia, the city has a lot more to offer than a history lesson. South Street in historic downtown Philly is one place that draws thousands of visitors...Tags: Arts, The Three Stooges, Dining and Drinking, Bars and Clubs, Family
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