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  2. Market–Frankford Line - Wikipedia

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    The Market–Frankford Line (MFL), currently rebranding as the L, is a rapid transit line in the SEPTA Metro network in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.The MFL runs from the 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby, just outside of West Philadelphia, through Center City Philadelphia to the Frankford Transportation Center in Near Northeast Philadelphia.

  3. Albert Nipon - Wikipedia

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    They had three sons, Laurence, Leon, and Andrew, and a daughter, Barbara Joy, who is known as "B.J.". They lived in a condominium at the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton in Center City Philadelphia. The Nipons started their foray into fashion in 1954 as designers of maternity clothes. Albert ran the business, while Pearl designed the clothing.

  4. List of colleges and universities in Philadelphia - Wikipedia

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    Community College of Philadelphia. Delaware Valley Academy of Medical and Dental Assistants. Esperanza College of Eastern University. Hussian School of Art (closed) Lincoln Technical Institute, Center City and Northeast Philadelphia. Orleans Technical Institute. Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Center City and Media. Star Technical Institute.

  5. List of lighthouses in Pennsylvania - Wikipedia

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    Name Image Location Coordinates Year first lit Automated Year deactivated Current Lens Focal Height Erie Harbor North Pier Light: Presque Isle: 1857

  6. History of Irish Americans in Philadelphia - Wikipedia

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    t. e. People of Irish descent form the largest ethnic group in the city of Philadelphia and its surrounding counties. [1] The Irish have lived in Philadelphia since the pre- American Revolution period. Irishmen had participated in pro-Revolutionary activities in Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War. [2]

  7. Da'Vine Joy Randolph - Wikipedia

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    Da'Vine Joy Randolph (/ d eɪ ˈ v aɪ n /; born May 21, 1986) is an American actress. She first gained recognition for her portrayal of psychic Oda Mae Brown in the Broadway production of Ghost (2012), for which she received a nomination at the Tony Awards for Best Featured Actress in a Musical .

  8. Timeline of Philadelphia - Wikipedia

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    January 10: Thomas Paine 's Common Sense published. July 4: United States Declaration of Independence signed in the Pennsylvania State House. December 12: threat of British occupation of Philadelphia prompts Congress to move to Baltimore at Henry Fite House for two months. 1777. March 5: Congress returns to Philadelphia.

  9. Public housing in Philadelphia - Wikipedia

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    Public housing in Philadelphia is a significant portion of the overall housing stock in Philadelphia. Most public housing is operated by the Philadelphia Housing Authority. On average, a Philadelphia public housing development is 69% African American, 26% Hispanic, and 5% White and other. [1]