While not as famous as Ellis Island, Washington Avenue Immigration Station in Philadelphia used to be a place where immigrants were welcomed into the country,
Nearly two years after Officer Richard Mendez was shot and killed inside a garage at Philadelphia International Airport, the area still doesn't have surveillance cameras.
A gantlet of zoning restrictions and community opposition has stymied redevelopment of western Washington Avenue, putting developers and residents at odds.
Washington Avenue Immigration Station, which operated in South Philly from 1873 to 1917, can be considered Philadelphia’s Ellis Island. But it wasn’t the first place new arrivals docked at.
The Washington Commanders have re-signed kicker Zane Gonzalez, who took over the job after a series of injuries and roster moves and helped the team reach the NFC championship game, gaining some
People don’t really expect us to come from low-income houses to win a national championships, but we know the talent that we bring and the motivation we have," one George Washington cheerleader said.
Seeing a division rival win the Super Bowl can always be a tough pill to swallow. Especially in Dallas when Philadelphia is hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.
Darius Slay might still return to Philly. But if he doesn't, he says it would take a pretty penny to get him to the Commanders.