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Ok, haven't changed much on this web site in a while, currently I'm working on some pages about all the 2 lane bowling alleys in Bridesburg.  Point, Polonia, Harmonia, etc.  When its finished I'll post the link. 

    So I went to the Warp Tour on Friday this is my second year, and the first stage I hit is the Ernie Ball stage.  I see a group of young guys doing their sound check so I sit down and give a listen as they start their set.  I must admit I was enjoying their music. After a couple songs the mention that they are from Phila right across the Betsy Ross bridge.  So I'm figuring they are from Port Richmond or Kensington or whatever.  When they leave the stage I start to talking with them and find out the group is from Bridesburg .  Now I don't want to be the kiss of death to these guys, C'mon if a 42 year old likes their music, but seriously I thought they were good.  Anyway here is a link to their myspace page if you see them playing locally check them out. 
Adalie <------Click here for their homepage.

Other groups I enjoyed at the Warp tour included Reel Big Fish, We the kings, Academy is, and the funk, rock, rap implosion of the Family Force 5.  I also enjoyed all the acoustic sets under the tent.  The free Monster was tasty.  I just kept drinking more and more.

Memorial Day Parade 2007

Goldie and Governor Ed Rendell

Memorial day parade.  This annual parade is one of the best around but the cost is astronomical.  I need to get some information form the United Veterans who co-ordinate this massive event.  This year I heard the cost was over $20,000.  Don't hold me to that until I get more info.  I plan on posting a link where donations can be sent as soon as I get the information.  It seems that so many people are trying to make a profit on this parade and I want all to think about this before shelling out a couple bucks for the silly string for the kids, pretzels and some balloons.  Its not that I'm against an enterprising idea, but Bridesburg residents are sending dollars to these vendors that don't care about Bridesburg, nor do they live in Bridesburg, but they want your money.  Instead of giving these enterprising people your money please stop to think where it is going.  I'd rather you donate directly to the parade fund or to the Businesses that support this parade fund.  I am asking that everyone please donate to this annual event.  Also we will list a name of all Businesses that donate to this annual event.  Keep you eyes out for the link it will be up as soon as I find it

Origins of BRIDESBURG
A village south of Frankford Creek and upon a tract of land formerly belonging to Point-no-Point. It took its name from Joseph Kirkbride, who for many years was land-owner there and proprietor of a ferry over Frankford Creek, and to whom Legislature gave a right to build a bridge and receive toll for passage over the same by act of March 20,1811. On April 1, 1833, the County of Philadelphia bought the Kirkbride bridge and two and a half acres of land annexed for $5,500. Kirkbridesburg was considered too long a name for convenient use, and the shorter one was adopted Bridesburg was incorporated as a borough on April 1, 1848.