Yorktown
Yorktown is a planned neighborhood in North Philadelphia near Temple University. It was built in the 1960s, with suburban-style row houses and small lawns.
It is known for African American homeownership and a strong civic identity. It is part of North Philadelphia East.
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The Global Fight for American Freedom: 7 Immigrants Who Aided the Revolution
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Valley Forge Explained So a Fifth-Grader Could Understand: Cold, Courage, and a Comeback
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Untangling a Revolution: How Ken Burns and His Team Brought America’s Revolution to Life
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Across All 6 Episodes, Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Take Center Stage in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution
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The American Revolution Pops Up in Valley Forge This Spring
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‘The American Revolution’ Will Return to Philadelphia this Weekend
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VFTCB Brings Revolutionary Show to Montco; Cast Inhabits Characters and Bodily Creates Scenery
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