Partners For Civic Pride

05/21/2026

On May 7, 2026, the “Freedom Train“ rolled into Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station transporting 4th grade students from Washington DC to Philly! The students met Philly students to sign a replica of the Declaration of Independence! I was honored to be asked to greet these very special visitors for the signing at the historic Carpenters Hall! Fabulous 250th experience!❤️🇺🇸💙✨✨✨

05/01/2026

Friday, April 24th, I had the honor of perfoming with the "Bethune Bears," Mary McLeod Bethune School, at the North 10 "Wall Breaking" for the new, state-of-the-art Health Center in Hunting Park / East Tioga neighborhood! Everyone gathered at the beautiful Be A Gem building (another North 10 enhancement project from 2022!)where dignitaries were assembled for the big "wall-breaking moment! Being a part of the beginning of this great project, the students experienced the "Philadelphia Maneto Message" in ACTION in their own community, very close to their school! Philly Pride Lady visited Ms. Harrison's 2nd Grade class five times to teach about the Philly Flag and have the children learn the "Let Brotherly Love Continue" song. It all came together in a powerful way. . . .The students opened the Program and they truly brought the Philadelphia Maneto Spirit to the event -- getting everyone Flagged! Humzah, announced, "We are the PROUD Bethune Bears!" while holding the Bear sign. Town Crier, Makaylah, rang her bell and bellowed the GOOD NEWS -- "A new Health Center is being built to take care of everyone in our community! Thank you NORTH 10!!!" And Jeronimo, then explained all of the meaningful symbols displayed on our Philly Flag, claiming Peace, Hope, Justice, and Prosperity for ALL, before the entire class sang, "Let brotherly love continue....!" Principal Howard, Ms. Harrison and PPL couldn't have been prouder of these young Philadelphians . . . Our newest Philly Flag Ambassadors!! We sang as we marched back to school, waving our flags, holding our signs, as cars honked their appreciation. It was a PERFECT Philly Flag Day in Hunting Park / East Tioga. Thank you to everyone at North 10 for the invite and a special THANK YOU to H. Chase Lenfest for actually bringing his thoughtful Vision into reality for the betterment of Philly! BRAVO!!! North10, Philadelphia City of Philadelphia Michael Newmuis

04/20/2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 was one of those extraordinary days in Philadelphia when the stars aligned! Yes! The Flyers beat the Penguins, but also, four former Presidents were in town discussing our Democracy, as articulated by our brilliant Constitution "We the people ...," AND, while the Presidents were discussing our historic government for the 250th, a STATE MARKER was being dedicated in Old City, on Market St., between 2nd & 3rd for the man regarded as the "Penman of the Constitution," GOUVERNEUR MORRIS (1752-1816)! YES!!!! Morris wrote those famous words, the Preamble, "WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES, IN ORDER TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings pf Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." YES!!! Morris wrote these incredible words while staying at Miss Mary Dalley's boarding house (where the Marker is now located). Oh my! I was truly honored to be asked by the DAR, to be a part of the beautiful Procession for the dedication. Thank you to Beth Watkins, State Chair, PSSDAR, for all of your hard work, and to everyone involved in finally making this important recognition for Gouverneur Morris possible, especially for the 250TH! . . . The Man and the Marker are now proudly displayed on my "Time Line To Liberty & Unity" Apron above the Constitution!
Philadelphia Maneto! ~ Philly Pride Lady!™ Michael Newmuis Daughters of the American Revolution

04/07/2026

WOO-HOO! The PHILLY FLAG 250 is flyin' high at City Hall!!! For those who wish to relive the flag-tastic PHILLY FLAG DAY 2026, or for those who couldn't attend, and would like to experience the event, here's a full-length video production by Tim Kelly, Philadelphia Film and Music! Sit back and relax with a Wawa Hoagie and a Frank Soda . . . We hope you enjoy the Pride of Place Show! City of Philadelphia Government Visit Philly Axios Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Michael Newmuis Kathryn Ott Lovell PHILADELPHIA250 Philadelphia Inquirer

PHILADELPHIA, PA — March 27, 2026 — The City of Philadelphia, through Partners for Civic Pride (PFCP), will host “Philly Flag Day 2026: 250th Philly Flag Rai...