Monthly Archives: December, 2024

The History of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy

In the 19th century, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy...

Cholera Epidemics in Philadelphia

Cholera struck Philadelphia repeatedly throughout the 19th century. This...

Silas Weir Mitchell: Physician and Scientist from Philadelphia

Silas Weir Mitchell was an exceptional person, renowned not...

William Shippen, Jr.: A Biography of an Esteemed Physician

William Shippen, Jr. was a distinguished physician in 18th-century...

John Morgan, a physician who founded a medical college

Dr. John Morgan is rightfully regarded as the founder...

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Mummers Parade: Behind the Scenes of Philadelphia’s Oldest Folk Tradition

Every year on January 1, while most of the...

What Companionship Care Actually Includes (And What It Doesn’t)

Families rarely go looking for "companion care" by name....

AC Making Strange Noises or Blowing Warm Air? A Simple Guide for Philadelphia Homeowners

It's a hot Philadelphia afternoon, you flip the air...

Freedom Highway: Why the Schuylkill River Trail is One of the Best Urban Bike Paths in the US

Philadelphia is a city where American history is etched...
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