Historical Society of Pennsylvania

1876 centennial

For the centennial in 1876, Philly hosted a world's fair that was a showcase of American innovation

UArts' archives to be preserved by Historical Society of Pennsylvania

University of the Arts Archives

Historical Society set out to make video about ice cream, but went viral for stumbling upon details of murder

Woods Confectionery Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Photo exhibit of razed Philly buildings is a call to action, artist says

Stop Demolishing Philly

Some 300 years ago, Blackbeard and other pirates terrorized Philadelphia

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How, uh, 'big' was Philly founder William Penn?

Carroll - William Penn Statue

Gallery: Early photography developed in Philadelphia

Carroll - Historic Photographs

The Philadelphia story behind America's first 'selfie'

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Rare, handwritten drafts of U.S. Constitution rewrite document's history

Carroll - US Constitution Draft

Parks and Recreation

PHOTOS: Philadelphia's historic Washington Square

Carroll - Historic Washington Square

William Penn's public squares: A slow evolution into modern Philadelphia parks

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Online database of Philadelphia abolitionist's diary to shed light on Underground Railroad

300-year-old letter tells of treasure buried beneath Society Hill

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Penn president to step down next summer

Penn president resigns

Getting men to adopt healthier habits requires persistence, patience and public attention — but it can be done

Men Healthy Habits

Philly to open 63 public pools this summer to help residents beat the heat

Philadelphia Pool Openings 2026

Fishtown Beer Festival returns June 20 with 20-plus breweries pouring under the El

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5 Sixers thoughts: Predicting decisions on team options, Knicks win NBA Finals and more

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