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She portrays groundbreaking women on the world’s oldest floating steel warship | We The People

by Stephanie Farr / March 25

"For so long it’s just been such an invisible part of history.”

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South Philly’s ‘wizard of limoncello’ needed a purpose to live, and found it in the Italian spirit | We The People

by Stephanie Farr / March 11

“I didn’t want this liquor store or to sell limoncello. But I needed a purpose to stay alive.”

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South Philly’s ‘wizard of limoncello’ needed a purpose to live, and found it in the Italian spirit | We The People

by Stephanie Farr / March 11

“I didn’t want this liquor store or to sell limoncello. But I needed a purpose to stay alive.”

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For 50 years, this foster dad has kept the heat on at one of the country’s first HBCUs | We The People

by Stephanie Farr / February 26

A foster dad is one of Lincoln University’s longest-tenured employees.

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For 50 years, this foster dad has kept the heat on at one of the country’s first HBCUs | We The People

by Stephanie Farr / February 26

A foster dad is one of Lincoln University’s longest-tenured employees.

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At 81, she became a stand-up comic. Seven years later, she’s still slaying Philly crowds. | We The People

by Stephanie Farr / February 12

She performs at “the best dive bars in the tristate area.”

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At 81, she became a stand-up comic. Seven years later, she’s still slaying Philly crowds. | We The People

by Stephanie Farr / February 12

She performs at “the best dive bars in the tristate area.”

He was crowned the most outrageous fan of Reese’s and Wawa, then he took it to the next level | We The People

by Stephanie Farr / January 29

"I know I’m the biggest Reese’s fan."

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In welding, a trade dominated by white men, she’s blazing a path forward

by Stephanie Farr / January 15

“I’m a Loch Ness right now,” she said of being a black woman in welding.

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Paint ’em low! Paint ’em high! Pro-skateboarder-turned-artist paints The Linc outdoors. | We The People

by Stephanie Farr / December 18

“I got this warmth from people I did not expect,” said artist Damian Smith.

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He was feeling down. Then he got a Herbie the Love Bug.

by Stephanie Farr / December 4

“He’s not a trailer queen.”

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Former Philly cop had the only new breed — and wore the only hijab — at this year’s National Dog Show | We The People

by Stephanie Farr / November 20

She's one of few Muslims in the world of professional dog shows.

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A ‘life-changing epiphany’ led her to quit teaching in Philly and start decorating | We The People

by Stephanie Farr / November 6

She counts former Phillies manager Gabe Kapler among her clients.

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This fiery-haired Frieda’s hostess is 91, has 497 brooches, and ‘couldn’t care less’ what you think | We The People

by Stephanie Farr / October 23

“I’m having a better time now than when I was younger,” she said.

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Amid bicyclists on the Schuylkill, Philly attorney rides a penny-farthing

by Stephanie Farr / October 9

This is not a man who follows the crowd, unless that crowd is from the 1920s.

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Her dad was a Philly firefighter, and now she runs the city’s EMS

by Stephanie Farr / September 25

Crystal Yates grew up in Philly firehouses, but never saw women there.

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Teen’s path to a top music school included the U.S. Open, Patti LaBelle, and a bold audition

by Stephanie Farr / September 11

She started singing Jill Scott songs when she was 18 months old. Now she’s headed to Berklee on a full scholarship.

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Philly street poet will write you a poem about anything, from Gritty to death to breadsticks

by Stephanie Farr / August 28

Popular Philly topics include love, Gritty, and DiBruno's.

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She uses tarot cards to discuss mental health and 89,000+ people are paying attention

by Stephanie Farr / August 14

"I think there’s something about the element of tucking something into an unexpected place."

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Philly jeweler made his own prosthetic thumb out of silver: It's 'shameless self-promotion'

by Stephanie Farr / July 31

“He’s got a reputation for being a bit of a character, which I’m sure he cultivates," his son said.