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Jun 17, 2012 | Contributor: Caitlin Chicago being such a diver city has its share of festivals each and every year. One of the most family friendly festivals that occur each year is the “Chicago Summerfest inLincoln Park”. With its wide variety of things to do... Read More |
Jun 9, 2012 | Contributor: Michael Pearse Madrid is an elegantly vibrant city full of pleasant people, dining, and sightseeing, making this a prime location for your next vacation. With such an array of places to see, restaurants to dine at and things to do in Madrid, make sure that so... Read More |
Jul 12, 2010 | Contributor: Teresa Rothaar City Guides: In 1882, pastor, lawyer, and orator Russell Conwell came to Philadelphia to lead the Grace Baptist Church. One of his congregants was a young man who didn't have the time or money to seek an education. Conwell agreed to tutor him at night, in the church basement, and soon other young men began showing up for classes. Such were the humble beginnings of Temple University. In 1891, construction on The Baptist Temple was completed, and the building became home to both the church and the fledgling Temple College. In the mid-20th century, such luminaries as Martin Luther King, Jr., President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Helen Keller and General Eisenhower spoke at the Temple. The building was certifie... Read More |
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