A Philadelphia Bar’s Patriotic Sign Sparks Debate Over Values and Identity

Originally making headlines in June 2018, this story centers around a visit by journalist Victor Fiorillo to the Old Philadelphia Bar, a longtime local watering hole.

What first caught his attention wasn’t the beer list but a bold sign in the window: “If you’re not proud to be an American, do not bother to come in.” Despite the blunt message, Fiorillo went inside, purchased a drink, and witnessed an unexpected moment of unity.