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Tours

Tour examines how the women in Edgar Allan Poe's life influenced his writing

History

Human remains rescued from Old City construction site ahead of snowstorm

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History

Logan Square: from public executions to papal visits to world-class museums

Carroll - Logan Square and Museum District

History

GALLERY: The history of Logan Square

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History

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

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Investigations

Suspected drunk driver slams into Bucks County tavern with secret history

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That's Show Biz

Philly philm phan has been keeping a ‘Secret’ for 25 years

Jay Schwartz

History

WATCH: Coffins, human bones unearthed at Old City construction site

Carroll - Coffins at First Baptist Church

History

Learn about the women of Woodford Mansion on historic tour

Woodford Mansion

Tours

Learn about the Irish buried at Laurel Hill on St. Patrick's Day tour

Political Theater

Oral history: Ten years ago today, Milton Street sang over a coffin at City Hall

Milton Street

Demonstrations

Discover candy and medicine's intertwined history

Cough drops

That's Show Biz

Local funnyman has a ‘Line’ on vintage TV game show

Dave Metter

Universities

Villanova opens new Center for History in the Public Interest

Villanova University

Politics

How potential legislation could have big impact on historical Philly churches

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History

Travel back in time with decades-old photos of snow removal in Philadelphia

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Horticulture

Infrequently Asked Questions: Why is the mountain laurel Pennsylvania's state flower?

History

How one of George Washington's slaves escaped in Philly

The Arts

Mural Arts Philadelphia announces artist roster for Monument Lab exhibition

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History

George Washington’s preserved field tent installed at new Museum of the American Revolution

George Washington's marquee tent

History

Then-and-now photos show history of Ben Franklin Bridge

Carroll - Then and Now Ben Franklin Bridge

History

Gallery: History of Ben Franklin Bridge began with its construction 95 years ago

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Author Events

South Jersey author to discuss 'Worst. President. Ever.'

Carroll - Robert Strauss

Development

Developer presents first glimpse of Jewelers Row condo tower

Jewelers Row condo tower rendering

History

FBI returns rare, early 19th century notebooks kept for Stephen Girard

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Tourism

Visitors came in droves to see Independence Hall, Liberty Bell in 2016

Infrequently Asked Questions

Infrequently Asked Questions: Where do mascots originate?

History

Travel 100 years into history and back with these then-and-now Philly photos

Carroll - Then and Now 100 years of Philadelphia

Television

Kevin Hart producing 'Black Man's Guide' for History channel special

Film

TONIGHT: watch old favorite flicks on 16mm film for a blast to the past

Family-Friendly

Old City to celebrate Ben Franklin's legacy on 311th birthday

History

'Holy grail' of ceramics found at archaeological dig in Philly

Museum of the American Revolution

History

Pew study: What's the most significant historic event in your lifetime?

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Events

Re-enactors to row across Delaware River like George Washington did in 1776

Museums

Relics from the 'cauldron of the Revolution' return to Old City museum

Museum of American Revolution

Italian Market

Italian Market icon rumored to be closing after 106 years in business

Carroll - Italian Market BID

Events

Wagner Free Institute to host Atlas Obscura program

Angemi found IUDs

Opinion

Review: Mummers Parade sensitivity videos

Mummers

Events

Historic Houses of Fairmount Park to host 'A Very Philly Christmas'

Fairmount Park Houses Holiday Tours

Ask Hickey: Enough is enough with the ugly wallpaper

History

Prof's find in Philly library: Proof that some saw slaves as 'people with feelings'

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Holidays

Reminder: Black Friday got its name from crazed Philly suburbanites