Celebrate the unique experiences and cultures of the Philadelphia region. Check out some of our new books about local interests.
Flow: The Life and Times of Philadelphia's Schuylkill River by Beth Kephart is a short collection of prose inspired by the history and geography of the Schuylkill River.
(Vairo Library F157.S33K47 2007)
In The Philadelphia Mummers: Building Community Through Play, Patricia Anne Masters traces the Mummers' colorful history and describes how the community reaffirms itself annually with the city's famous Mummers Parade. Masters, a Professor of Sociology at George Mason University, spent five years with the Mummers and the end result is a fascinating ethnography that would make any Philadelphian proud.
(Vairo Library GT4013.P5M37 2007)
Filmadelphia: A Celebration of a City's Movies showcases films, television shows and artists of the Delaware Valley, from Center City Philadelphia to the Jersey shore. Author Irv Slifkin, local writer and radio personality "Movie Irv", uses reviews, anecdotes, and location notes to show the Philly film scene goes far beyond Rocky.
(Vairo Library PN1993.5.U775S643 2006)