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bookmark_borderNational Museum of American Jewish History

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The National Museum of American Jewish History is located at 101 South Independence Mall E Philadelphia, PA 19106 (the corner of 5th and Market Streets.)

The National Museum of American Jewish History opened Now Showing: “Pop ”Lubin’s Film Empire, on Sunday, September 22. Now Showing will tell the story of Jewish filmmaker Siegmund Lubin (ca.1841-1923) and his production company, Lubin Manufacturing Company, which was based in Philadelphia with studios across the country. It includes artifacts ranging from publicity stills and behind – the – scenes photos to posters and films and will run through February 7, 2014.

Phone: (215) 923-3811

Admission
Members Free
Adults $12
Seniors (ages 65 & up) $11
Youth (ages 13-21) $11
Children (ages 12& under) Free
Active Military (with ID) Free*

bookmark_borderPhilly Phat: The Philadelphia Police Department

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Do these police officers look more like the defensive line of a professional football team than they do a bike patrol?

That is because the Philadelphia Police Department uses bicycles as weapons not fitness equipment. During the eviction of Occupy Philly, the bike patrols injured and maimed multiple protesters with their bikes. After forming a line with the bikes, officers move the bikes towards citizens. Eventually, people get caught up in the gears. Police officers then puncture limbs with the sprockets.

These pictures were taken on Federal grounds at the Liberty Bell during the Smoke Down #9 protest.