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When the Bells Fell Silent: The Closing of Our Mother of Sorrows

October 23, 2025

In 1849, Bishop Francis Kenrick purchased a 43-acre farm in eastern Pennsylvania to serve as a burial ground for local Irish Catholics. A small worship space soon developed there when Reverend James McGinnis, chaplain to the nearby St. John’s Orphanage, began celebrating Mass for cemetery workers in a shed. This humble beginning led to the […]

Eerie Legends Surround the Witch’s Wall – Palm Beach

October 22, 2025

On the southwest corner of the elite Palm Beach Country Club, you will find Coral Cut, also known as the Witch’s Wall.    Homes in this area are valued in the $10-35 million range.   The Coral Cut slices right through a massive 20 foot high wall of coquina stone, the byproduct of millennia of […]

Spirits Thrive at the Stranahan House Ft Lauderdale

October 20, 2025

The Stranahan House is considered one of the most haunted places in Ft Lauderdale, with the spirits of at least six individuals said to reside there. The house was the site of several tragic deaths, which are believed to be the source of paranormal activity reported by staff and visitors.   Built in 1901 the […]

Spooks Galore at the Haunted St Augustine Lighthouse

October 18, 2025

The St. Augustine Lighthouse is considered one of the most haunted places in Florida, with its chilling tales of ghosts and tragedy.   In 1871 Hezekiah Pittee arrived with his family to oversee the construction of the new lighthouse. Just as any child would do, the Pittee children turned the construction site into a playground, […]

150th Anniversary of the Key West Fire Department

October 17, 2025

The Key West Fire Department was created in  November of 1875 , twelve years after the Great Fire of 1886, which incinerated more than 50 acres of Old Town.   The fire started next to the San Carlos Institute on Duval street, burned for 12 hours and destroyed 18 major cigar, factories, and 614 houses.  […]

Legends on Wheels: A Trip to the Simeone Museum

October 17, 2025

Nestled in an industrial area of Southwest Philadelphia, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum offers a truly remarkable experience for anyone with a passion for automotive history or racing heritage. With a collection of roughly 75 vintage sports cars, the museum showcases over a century of motorsport excellence in an engaging and educational setting. The collection […]

Christ Church: A Founding Landmark of Faith and History

October 17, 2025

Christ Church, located in Philadelphia’s historic Old City, stands as a symbol of early American religious life, political transformation, and architectural achievement. Established in 1695 by Anglicans under William Penn’s Charter, the church would later become the birthplace of the American Episcopal Church, separating from the Church of England following the Revolutionary War. Its first […]

Historic Haunted Riddle House, West Palm Beach

October 16, 2025

Are you brave enough to venture into the Riddle House, where even ghost hunters have fled in fear?    The house was constructed in 1905 as a funeral parlor, across the street from the Woodlawn Cemetery.  It was known as  the gatekeepers cottage,  hopefully to prevent grave robbers.   Named for it’s owner Karl Riddle,  […]

The Birth of Saturday Night Live– New York City

October 11, 2025

In what would become an historic night in New York City, on October 11th 1975, Saturday Night Live (SNL), a topical sketch show featuring Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner,  Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin and Lorraine Newman made its debut on NBC.      The 90-minute program, which from its inception has been […]

Get Your Final Stitch at Nightmare Village- Fort Lauderdale

October 9, 2025

Looking for a chilling Halloween adventure of fearsome fun? There’s something wickedly enchanting about the ghoulish enclave in Fort Lauderdale called Nightmare Village, a haunted house attraction that’s not just your average spookfest.   Venture if you dare into this twisted world where every turn and every darkened corridor holds a new fright, from creepy clowns, […]