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The Street That Beat Hitler: A Look at the Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia

June 23, 2023

The Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most significant munition production facilities in the United States. With another war with Britain looming on the horizon, Congress founded the Ordnance Department in 1812 to manufacture, distribute, repair, and store weapons and ammunition. One of their first responsibilities was continuing to establish a […]

Then and Now – The Weymouth Theatre – Weymouth, MA

June 22, 2023

The Gem Theatre was opened in early 1927 in Weymouth Landing, serving the northwest corner of Weymouth and the southeast corner of Braintree. It was built on the site of Arnold’s Tavern, which was constructed in 1741, and was reportedly visited by George Washington during the Revolutionary War. The 712 seat theater was purchased by […]

Then and Now – The New Oriental Theatre – Canton, MA

June 22, 2023

The Orpheum Theatre in Canton, located in the southwest suburb of Boston, originally opened in 1918 with 600 seats. It later underwent a name change and became known as the Strand Theatre. In November 1978, the theater was taken over by local showman Fred McLennan and renamed the New Oriental Theatre. During this time, it […]

Filming Ace Ventura in Miami

June 21, 2023

This is the wacky comedy that made Jim Carrey a Star. He carries this movie!   The man is spun gold on camera and he sells every outlandish minute of this Gonzo Looney Tunes Goofball flick. When the Miami Dolphins team mascot,  Snowflake the dolphin has been kidnapped, Ace is hired. With a production budget of […]

Florida’s Infamous Woman Serial Killer- Monster – Daytona Beach

June 20, 2023

Between 1989 and 1990, Eileen Wuornos posed as a hitchhiking prostitute and killed seven middle-aged male motorists. She left their bullet-ridden bodies along the highways of North Florida, all within a 12-month period. Coming from a broken family, her dad was sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a 7-year-old girl.  After spending time […]

Bloodline Route 1 Road Trip- Islamorada

June 16, 2023

If you ever watched the Netflix series Bloodline, you’ll remember the Rayburn”s lived on a tiny chain of islands connected by a single road, Route 1. The story is about a popular family in the Florida Keys whose dark secrets start to come out and make them do things they never thought possible. All the […]

Filming The Birdcage in Miami Beach

June 15, 2023

This movie is like a cartoon of over the top characters which will have you belly laughing. Nathan Lane as the flamboyant drama queen Albert who lives with Armand,  Robin Williams the owner of the gay cabaret “The Birdcage” in South Beach where Albert performs. Armand’s single liaison with a woman produced a son, Val […]

Medical Marijuana on Route 1: Green Life Cannabis,LLC, Machias, ME

June 15, 2023

Green Life Cannabis, LLC, is a fully licensed shop located in beautiful Machias, Maine. Known for their great prices and knowledge, this is a fantastic stop if you are in Washington County and carry a medical card. With numerous 5 star reviews, Green Life Cannabis, LLC, will treat you right. Facebook Website If you own […]

Medical Marijuana on Route 1: The Higher Class, Calais, Maine

June 15, 2023

The Higher Class is a licenced marijuana facility right on US-1 in Calais, Maine. What sets this shop apart from the others is the level of customer service.  Owner Kim, is known for her knowledge and going above and beyond to provide just the right strain to accomodate a customer’s needs. You can be sure […]

Medical Marijuana on Route 1: Pine Island Cannabis, Baring, Maine

June 14, 2023

Pine Island Cannabis is a small but mighty fully licensed facility on US-1 in Baring, Maine. This small but mighty shop has a big reputation for high quality product, excellent service, and reasonable prices. Some of the things that set this shop apart are Their support of all US Military by offering a 10% discount […]

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