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The History of Philadelphia Railroads
Wed, September 10, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Government Publications Department
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Parkway Central Library
Did you every wonder why our region’s rail system seems so haphazardly arranged? We’ll examine how the system was formed by numerous railroad companies, how it developed and consolidated over the years, and where it’s headed. Along the way we’ll delve into some…
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Absolute Trash Philadelphia Exhibition
Now through Thu, October 30, 2025
8:00 P.M.
Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement
at
Parkway Central Library
Cost: FREE
Absolute Trash Philadelphia: An Investigation into the Postwar City, Wall Writing, and Local Media features selections from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, and Temple University Libraries. In the hundreds of clippings and images gathered here, graffiti serves as a proxy…