Author Archives: Erica Stefanovich

Ees Da Sa Sussaway- Lets Get Started

By Erica Stefanovich | Published: May 8, 2008
To many, “ees da sa sussaway” would simply be syllables, but generations of Philadelphia children know differently. They know that these are the magic words of Chief Traynor Ora Halftown, beloved children’s entertainer and Philadelphia legend. Chief Halftown began broadcasting his self-titled children’s television program in September of 1950. Originally intended to be a simple cartoon show, [...]
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Philadelphia’s Italian Market

By Erica Stefanovich | Published: June 27, 2007
  In the late 1880s, 9th and Fitzwater was outside of the plan for Philadelphia. Not included in William Penn’s original outline for his city, the neighborhood sprang up quite by accident. Antonio Palumbo built his boarding house there, and received an influx of immigrants looking for work in the developing city. As the community [...]
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