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

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

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

Carroll - Vikings exhibit at Franklin Institute

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

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

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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?

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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

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Court preserves historic designation of Philly rowhomes

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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

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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

A hero died rescuing a little girl. 50 years later, she sought closure for his daughter

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The forgotten history of Memorial Day

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First Look: Met Philly pushes local pride with teaser video boasting Jason Kelce, Rocky

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Genealogist tears down Tomi Lahren's anti-immigrant rant ahead of her Glenside appearance

Tomi Lahren

America's 'oldest bookstore' set to be managed by Barnes & Noble

Moravian Book Shop

12 reasons why Philadelphia is vastly superior to Boston

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'Racing: A Need for Speed' includes stories of local racers and vintage cars

“Jolly Green Giant” at Vargo Dragway

Proposal to demolish Philly opera singer's home draws opposition from two sides

Carroll - Mario Lanza's birthplace

Before the blaze: Parts of destroyed Old City building to be featured in new film

They Are Strangers

The surprising Philadelphia roots of Name of the Year

The 2018 Name of the Year bracket

Museum of the American Revolution offering free admission on one-year anniversary

Carroll - Museum of the American Revolution Opening

Buyer needed to save 'world's greatest miniature village' in Pennsylvania

Roadside America

In speech at St. Joe's, Martin Luther King Jr. labeled Vietnam War a 'mistake'

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Final observations: Saints 48, Eagles 7

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A camel showed up in Pennsylvania during Thursday's snowstorm

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Everything going on this weekend in Philly, Nov. 15-18

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Week 11 non-Eagles Sunday rooting guide

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New Jersey couple and homeless man all conspired together for GoFundMe hoax, prosecutor says

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This is Monopoly for Millennials, where nobody buys property and everyone is vegan

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