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National Constitution Center scores $2 million for renovations

National Constitution Center

Events

'Elephants on the Avenue' workshops begin in Germantown

Events

Betsy Ross demonstrates historic chocolate making

History

How the Kitty Genovese case went viral in 1964

Events

Watch a Christmas re-enactment of Washington's historic river crossing

Events

Take a 'Nightmare Before Christmas' tavern tour through Old City

Events

'Yuletide Cheers and Beers' tour takes a trip through Old City

Tippler's Tours

Events

Laurel Hill Cemetery offers special December tours

Laurel Hill Cemetery

High School Football

Yes, Philadelphia, you can still win a football championship this year

Imhotep Panthers after practice

Artifacts

Nude god Cupid appears on 1,700-year-old ring found in U.K.

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History

S.S. United States saved from scrap heap — for now

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Hotels

Haunted Hotels: Eight area hotels with histories of paranormal activity

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Neighborhoods

Hidden-gem roller rink up for sale in North Philly

Roger Lloyd of Carman Gardens roller rink

Artifacts

Woman finds 10,000-year-old spearhead at Seaside Heights

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Photos

$2 photo of outlaw Billy the Kid could fetch $5 million

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College Football

The last time Temple was 6-0, Barbra Streisand topped the charts

Literature

Poe & Philadelphia: How the city shaped history's spookiest writer

Edgar Allen Poe

Halloween

Five Philadelphia icons to channel this Halloween

LGBT

Philly kicks off LGBT History Month

Education

Mother's online complaint leads to rewrite of slavery section in school textbook

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Sixers

WATCH: Sixers release hype video focusing on history, underdogs

Sixers hype video

Architecture

Five area churches with rich history, stunning architecture

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History

10 of the greatest gatherings in Philly history

Pope in Philly

How will history judge Pope Francis' visit to Philly?

Events

Games & debate abound at Women in Science event

ChemHeritage

History

Historic house in Manayunk saved from demolition

James Holt House

Papal Visit

Battleship New Jersey offers beds for papal visitors

Battleship USS New Jersey

Archaeologists find Goliath's gate in biblical city of Gath

History

70 years ago today, plane crashed into world's tallest building

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Real Estate

On the Market: 5 row homes that are part of history

Delancey Street Row House

History

Scientology's Camden roots

Sponsored

Indego through Philly: The ultimate guide to experiencing the city’s history, art, food and shopping by bike

Indego ultimate guide through Philadelphia

The Arts

The dirty business of protecting precious paintings

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Sponsored

Indego through Philly: 7 historical must-sees

Indego Bikes

History

Four lesser-known historic spots in Philadelphia to visit this 4th of July holiday

Philadelphia National Cemetery

Events

Philly celebrates LGBT milestone with anniversary ceremony, block party

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Crime and Courts

'Whitey' Bulger pens letter to students from prison: 'My life was wasted'

James "Whitey" Bulger

History

Historian's stories about Philly's past engages visitors

Carroll - Old City Historic District

Architecture

15 beautiful buildings every Philadelphian needs to see

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History

Malcolm X: 3 Philly facts for civil rights leader's birthday

Disasters

72 years ago, Frankford Junction was scene of one of worst train disasters in U.S. history

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History

Carriage used to ferry Napoleon's wife returns to Philly

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