History

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244-year-old Philly newspaper, found at New Jersey Goodwill, headed to Old City

Two-alarm fire damages historic Manayunk warehouse

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30 years ago, man stole a SEPTA bus and took it on a wild ride

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Shipwreck from 19th century washes ashore on Stone Harbor beach

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Christmas Day, watch a reenactment of when Washington crossed the Delaware

Washington Crossing

Museum honoring Harriet Tubman's life and legacy headed for Cape May

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Score a discount on registration for 2019 Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run

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This 170-year-old listicle details the best and worst Philadelphia brothels

One of the 32 historic homes on Elfreth's Alley just went on the market

Elfreth's Alley

Historic Philadelphia

PHOTOS: Then and now, Philadelphia during the holidays

Carroll - Then and Now Philadelphia Holidays

Celebrate your right to booze with these Repeal Day specials

Boo Hoo Hoff from Art in the Age for Repeal Day 2018

Here's what to expect for the funeral services of President George H. W. Bush

George H.W. Bush

Listen to this audio history of JFK’s last day from a South Jersey history buff

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Frank Rizzo's estate is for sale and it starts on Black Friday

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244-year-old Philadelphia newspaper discovered at New Jersey Goodwill store

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Library of Congress' new National Screening Room debuts: Here's 5 clips from Pennsylvania, New Jersey

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New Holocaust memorial on Ben Franklin Parkway opens next week

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What to expect at the Franklin Institute's new 'Vikings: Beyond the Legend'

Carroll - Vikings exhibit at Franklin Institute

Franklin Square's 180-year-old fountain is getting update with music, LED lights and dancing water

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Bryn Mawr students protest for removal of former president's name from campus buildings

Carroll - Bryn Mawr College

In 1918, Philadelphia was in 'the grippe' of misery and suffering

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Art meets history in African American Museum's new exhibition 'Cotton'

African American Museum in Philadelphia

You can buy this turnstile from Connie Mack Stadium for $3,750, if you’d like

Connie Mack turnstile for sale

What it takes to restore an 80-year-old diorama at the Academy of Natural Sciences

Carroll - Dioramas at the Academy of Natural Sciences

One Liberty Observation Deck gets in the Halloween spirit with new 'Twilight Tours'

Carroll - One Liberty Place

Cast members revealed for Harriet Tubman biopic, including 'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom, Jr.

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Northeast Philly bridge, oldest in United States, reopens after months of repairs

Frankford Avenue Bridge

How a Philly native came to open the smallest bar in Arizona

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Happy midterms! Here's a rundown of the best political zingers in history

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What is Labor Day? How the working holiday came to be

Labor Day

Opera on the Mall is happening, free tickets available

"We Shall Not Be Moved" opera

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Modern-day Viking ship will dock at Penn's Landing over Labor Day weekend

Norwegian Viking ship Draken

Hear stories from dozens of historical sites and landmarks in one evening

Museum of the American Revolution

What's up with wearing khakis in the workplace?

khakis

Learn the history of the 'Rocky Steps' from the people who made it famous

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Fall exhibit at Philadelphia Museum of Art will feature Victorian dolls

Little Ladies: Victorian Fashion Dolls and the Feminine Ideal

Join Atlas Obscura for 'A Walk Through Plagues, Madness, and Medicine'

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Birthplace of famous South Philly opera singer Mario Lanza demolished

Carroll - Mario Lanza Home Demolished

Court preserves historic designation of Philly rowhomes

81-95 Fairmount Avenue

Here's what Americans would pay to witness Declaration of Independence signing

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When Philadelphia honored Amelia Earhart

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John Gotti Jr. lauds Travolta performance in 'Gotti' as 'the greatest actor'

"Gotti"

What's the origin of the high heel?

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Part of South Street renamed to honor late Odunde Festival founder

Odunde Festival

Eastern State Penitentiary will host its final Bastille Day celebration this year

BastilleDay

Some 300 years ago, Blackbeard and other pirates terrorized Philadelphia

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Tour historic houses on Elfreth's Alley during Fete Day

Elfreth's Alley Fete Day

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Pennsylvania police officer charged with rape for alleged assaults on women while on duty

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'Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical' coming to Philly

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