Brief biographies of permanent residents of Laurel Hill East in Philadelphia and Laurel Hill West in Bala Cywnyd, Pennsylvania. Often educational, always entertaining.
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Hill Stories is a podcast of encouragement from Chapel Hill Church in Gig Harbor, Washington. Hill Stories features stories of the Lord’s provision and guidance as experienced in the lives of members of the Chapel Hill Church community. If you have suggestions or ideas for a future Hill Stories podcast, let us know: [email protected]. Find out more about Chapel Hill Church at www.chapelhillpc.org.
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Horror Hill: A Horror Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast
Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71
A multiple story, horror-themed audio storytelling podcast, spun off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show stars voice actor Erik Peabody, and the hand-picked work of dozens of accomplished independent and previously-published contributing authors. For advertising opportunities please email: [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https:/ ...
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Fresh from the Hill: Inside Stories of Noteworthy Cornellians will give you an inside look into the lives of some of our most notable young Cornellians. Learn who they are and what role Cornell University played in their professional and personal lives. Communicator Award of Excellence winner 2020. Created and produced by Amanda Massa. Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13. Artwork by Chris Kelly.
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Jack Jones: Pioneering TV Anchor
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ABC#071, segment 4 John Claver "Jack" Jones was a Philadelphian through-and-through - West Catholic High School, La Salle University. He was befriended by TV announcer John Facenda who got him hired at a local TV station. Jack rose to be evening anchor but died far too young.Joe Lex
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S12E05 - "Murky Waters" - Horror Hill
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There are some games you should never play. Some stories you should never tell. Some things you should never dare to uncover. In this episode of Horror Hill, host Erik Peabody takes you deep into the unknown, where curiosity comes at a cost and some truths refuse to stay buried. A reckless challenge leads to an encounter with something that should …
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Judge Doris May Harris: Pioneer in Children's Court
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All Bones Considered #071, segment 3 Doris May Harris was a summa cum laude graduate of Howard University who was the third Black woman to earn a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She went on to a long and distinguished career on the bench and introduced novel approaches to the punishment and rehabilitation of teen offenders.…
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Florence DaVida Johnson-Reid: Reaching a Pinnacle in Black Education
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ABC#071, segment 2 Florence daVida "Videe" Howard Johnson-Reid steadily worked her way up the ladder of education until she was Dean of Graduate Studies at Cheyney University, whose history dates back to 1837 and the Institute for Colored Youth. Learn about the evolution of education for Philadelphia's African American citizens and more.…
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Lynwood Blount: Bootstraps Judge, Hospital Director
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ABC#071, part 1 Lynwood Blount was a municipal judge who worked his way to the top, including night law school at Temple. He was elected judge after a successful 20-year law career. He was also President of Mercy-Douglass Hospital during its waning years. He did not suffer fools lightly. Along the way he picked up the nickname "Count Blount." He al…
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ABC#071 Black History Month for 2025: Four More Stories
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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #071 for February 2025 - complete Judge Lynwood Blount became a lawyer by going to night school and rose to be a judge in the Philadelphia criminal justice system. His manner and authoritative presence earned him the nickname “Count Blount.” Florence DeVida Johnson-Reid came through the ranks to become Dean…
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S12E04 - "The Hidden Truth" - Horror Hill
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Beneath the surface of the familiar lies the unfathomable, waiting to be uncovered. In this episode of Horror Hill, host Erik Peabody invites you to explore the sinister secrets that dwell in the shadows of everyday life. From an idyllic orchard harboring a macabre enigma to a scientific pursuit that confronts the ultimate question of existence, th…
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Nate Ramsey: #24 for the Eagles
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BBB070, part 2 Nate Ramsey played nine years with some pretty mediocre Eagle teams but was voted by fans as the best Eagle to ever wear uniform #24. The problem was his legal difficulties, which plagued him before, after, and during his career.Joe Lex
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S12E03 - "Home and Away" - Horror Hill
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Welcome to another night on Horror Hill, where the familiar turns strange, and the strange turns terrifying. Tonight, host Erik Peabody presents two masterful tales that explore the thin line between reality and nightmare. A mysterious forest harbors a darkness beyond comprehension, while a troubled mind struggles to confront secrets that defy expl…
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M. Roy "Slab" Jackson: Football, Dogs, Horses, and a Rockefeller
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BBB070-part 1 Mac Roy "Slab" Jackson played college ball on one of the best Penn teams ever, then joined a professional league in Western Pennsylvania where he led a local team to a national championship. He is best remembered today for his skills in dog breeding and horsemanship.Joe Lex
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COL Richard Henry Rush: From West Point to Lancers
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ABC 2025 bonus episode Happy 200th birthday Richard H. Rush, born February 12, 1825. Richard’s grandfathers Benjamin Rush and Richard Stockton both signed the Declaration of Independence. Richard’s father served as a cabinet member under three presidents and unsuccessfully ran for Vice President in 1828. Richard attended the US Military Academy at …
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S12E02 - "Watchers in the Dark" - Horror Hill
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In this haunting episode of Horror Hill, host Erik Peabody brings to life two chilling tales from the acclaimed Chilling Tales for Dark Nights anthology. When shadows creep closer and the silence feels alive, will you dare to listen? Prepare yourself for two terrifying tales that explore the eerie edges of reality and the malevolent forces lurking …
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Henry Charles Lea: He Expected the Spanish Inquisition
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ABC#070, part Henry Charles Lea was a publisher, researcher, and author, who wrote the definitive history of the Spanish Inquisition. His grave marker was sculpted by Alexander Stirling Calder and is one of the most photographed monuments on the property. This is a partial rerun of #ABC018 - The Calder Connection…
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John Roh: Death by Inferno
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ABC070, part 5 John Roh was an inpatient at the Blockley Almshouse in 1885 when a fire raced through his wing and killed more than a score of male psychiatric patients who were locked in their cells. John Roh was one of the victims of that tragedy, and we’re pretty sure he is interred in the family plot at Laurel Hill East.…
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Laura Matilda Towne: Teaching the Least Fortunate
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ABC070, part 3 Laura Matilda Towne was an abolitionist who studied homeopathic medicine and became an instructor for recently freed enslaved Africans on the islands off South Carolina. It turned into her life’s work for the next 30+ years.Joe Lex
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Edwin Fitler: The Emperor of Rope
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ABC070, part 2 Edwin Henry Fitler made his fortune in rope at a time when Philadelphia had one of the busiest shipyards in the country. He was the first Philadelphia mayor to establish his office at City Hall in the years it was being completed. Fitler is namesake for Fitler Square and his obelisk is the tallest at Laurel Hill East.…
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S12E01 - "Shadows at the Table " - Horror Hill
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Step into the darkness with Horror Hill's Season 12 premiere. In this episode, host Erik Peabody brings you two gripping tales from the Chilling Tales for Dark Nights anthology, where the ordinary collides with the otherworldly, and every decision carries a chilling cost. From spectral whispers to the lure of dangerous games, these stories will sei…
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Thomas Craycroft: For Love of His Fellow Man
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ABC070, part 1 Thomas Craycroft was a medical student who volunteered to help in the 1855 Yellow Fever epidemic in Norfolk, Virginia. He was one of 15 Philadelphians who died during that mission of mercy but whose remains are now interred under the Yellow Fever monument at Laurel Hill East.Joe Lex
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Happy 200th Birthdays!
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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #070 - Happy 200th Birthdays! Thomas Craycroft was a medical student who volunteered to help in the1855 Yellow Fever epidemic in Norfolk, Virginia. He was one of 15 Philadelphians who died during that mission of mercy but whose remains are now interred under the Yellow Fever monument at Laurel Hill East. Ed…
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S11E24 - "Harvesting the Dead" - Horror Hill
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In this gripping season finale of Horror Hill, host Erik Peabody brings you an unflinching tale of obsession, forbidden knowledge, and the macabre consequences of defying nature itself. From the mind of H.P. Lovecraft, a master of the weird and uncanny, comes a chilling exploration of life, death, and the horrifying space in between. Join us for a …
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