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Welcome to The Philadelphia Newsletter!

In today’s edition:

• Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, Philly Basketball Legend, Dies

• Upcoming Philadelphia Phillies home game

• A deep dive into the life of Nellie Bly

• And more…

Quote of the Week

“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”

– Joseph Campbell

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Trivia

Here is your trivia question of the week. The answer will be shown in next week’s newsletter. Which do you think it is? No cheating!

The Philadelphia Experiment, a supposed naval military experiment, allegedly took place during which year?

A) 1943

B) 1952

C) 1961

D) 1974

Answer to Last Week's Trivia: The Philadelphia Stock Exchange, the oldest stock exchange in the United States, was founded in B) 1790.

News

💼Business

Delaware Valley residents, businesses find loopholes to survive scorching heat. (link)

Wells Fargo closing two more Philadelphia-area branches. (link)

🏒Sports

Cavan Sullivan named to Philadelphia Union's matchday roster. (link)

Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, Philadelphia basketball great and father of Kobe, dies at 69. (link)

🏦Finance

Developers buy the Bourse and 400 Market at massive markdowns. (link)

Upcoming Events

Here are some events that are happening in our city this week. There is a good mix between sports, entertainment, conferences, concerts, and more.

Sports

⚾ Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cleveland Guardians
Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia, PA
Friday July 26 | 6:40 PM | (more info)

⚾ Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cleveland Guardians
Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia, PA
Sunday July 28 | 1:35 PM | (more info)

Music & Concerts

🎤 Johnny Gill
Dell Music Center Philadelphia, PA
Thursday July 25 | 7:00 PM | (more info)

🎸 Murder City Devils
Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia, PA
Saturday July 27 | 8:30 PM | (more info)

Family

🧘‍♀️ Bodied Summer Camp Classes
Paris Fit studios 221 Vine Street #Suite B Philadelphia,
Saturday, July 27 · 12 - 1pm EDT | (more info)

Image of the Week

Every week, I have a habit of making some AI art about our city.

This week, I typed in “An eco-city Philadelphia with lush greenery and no visible technology.” and this is what I got.

Let me know what ideas you have for this. I really enjoy making these types of photos.

Philadelphia Historical Events

1967: Philadelphia Flyers established as a National Hockey League team.

In 1967, the Philadelphia Flyers were established as a National Hockey League (NHL) team, marking the return of professional hockey to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers' inaugural season in 1967-68 was a significant moment in the city's sports history, as it brought NHL hockey back to Philadelphia for the first time since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930-31 season. The team's entry into the league was part of the NHL's expansion era, which saw the addition of six new teams for the 1967-68 season, ending the Original Six era.

The Philadelphia Flyers' debut in the NHL took place on October 11, 1967, when they faced off against the California Seals. Although they were defeated in their first game, the Flyers quickly made an impact, securing their first win in their third game against the St. Louis Blues. Despite initial indifference from the city, the Flyers' presence transformed Philadelphia into a hockey hotbed over the years, and the team went on to become the first of the expansion teams in the post-Original Six era to win the Stanley Cup, achieving victory in 1973-74 and 1974-75.

The Philadelphia Flyers' establishment as an NHL team in 1967 marked a pivotal moment in the city's sports history, bringing professional hockey back to Philadelphia and laying the foundation for the team's storied legacy in the NHL. The Flyers' impact on the city's sports culture and their achievements on the ice have solidified their place as a beloved and iconic sports franchise in Philadelphia.

Famous People From Philadelphia

Thomas Eakins (1844–1916): Realist painter, photographer, sculptor, and fine arts educator

Thomas Eakins was born in 1844 in Philadelphia, the first-born and only male of the four children of Benjamin Eakins and Caroline Cowperthwait. His father was a calligrapher and writing master, who supported his family in comfortable circumstances by his profession and through prudent investments. Eakins returned to Philadelphia in 1869, where he remained to the end of his life. He died in Philadelphia in 1916, at the age of seventy-one.

Thomas Eakins: A Motion Portrait

Born in 1844, Thomas Eakins lived most of his life in his home city of Philadelphia. After graduating high school, he attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. He simultaneously took anatomy classes at Jefferson Medical College, where he gained a deep understanding of the human form, which would later influence his artistic work.

Thomas Eakins (1844–1916): Painting Thomas Eakins

Thomas Eakins, America's greatest, most uncompromising realist, dedicated his career to depicting the human figure—in oil and watercolor, sculpture, and photography. Eakins was born in Philadelphia in 1844 and is widely acknowledged to be one of the most important American artists.

He was an American realist painter, photographer, sculptor, and fine arts educator. He is widely acknowledged to be one of the most important American artists.

Thomas Eakins carried the tradition of 19th-century American Realism to perhaps its highest achievement.

Key Achievements of Thomas Eakins:

• Dedicated his career to depicting the human figure in various art forms, including oil and watercolor painting, sculpture, and photography.

• Gained a deep understanding of the human form through anatomy classes at Jefferson Medical College, influencing his artistic work.

• Widely acknowledged as one of the most important American artists, known for his uncompromising realism and dedication to his craft.

Thomas Eakins' legacy as a realist painter, photographer, sculptor, and fine arts educator continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts, cementing his position as a significant figure in American art history.

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