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Benstitute actor training

Old City's reenactors charm tourists with tidbits of American history. But first they undergo a weekslong training course

LGBTQ+ visitor center to help tourists plan itineraries, purchase tickets and find destinations

LGBTQ visitor center

President Trump gives nod to Philly's history during State of Union address focused on economy, immigration

Trump state of the union

Carpenters’ Hall adds monthly food tastings to after-hours whisky tours

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Will the 'Trump slump' in U.S. tourism continue in 2026 and keep World Cup fans away?

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Philly Phlotilla will bring 100 kayakers to the Schuylkill for America250 celebration this summer

SRG Paddlers Philly Phlotilla

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In 1688, a group of immigrants in Germantown drafted the first petition against slavery in America

first slavery petition

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Victory Brewing is making a beer for America's 250th birthday

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Black History Month

African American Museum plans special events for Black History Month

Lottery for Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run runs Feb. 1-13

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Eastern State marks America’s 250th with yearlong ‘A Time for Liberty’ series

Eastern State - A Time for Liberty

A fireworks history exhibition is coming to Old City for America’s 250th

Science History Institute - Fireworks

Philadelphia Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo is offering a $500 behind-the-scenes tour of areas usually closed to the public

Philadelphia Zoo - Rhinos

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The first professional basketball league formed in Philly in 1898, but the game didn't look anything like it does today

NBL sculpture Philly

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Philly invests $11.5 million for graffiti removal, murals and landscaping ahead of 2026 events

tree-of-life mural

LL Cool J, who dropped out of Welcome America, to perform free New Year's Eve concert on the Parkway

LL Cool J NYE Concert

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U.S. Mint releases new coins for America's 250th anniversary. Will they become prized among collectors?

2026 coin liberty bell

New book series highlights untold stories and unsung heroes that helped shape Philly region

penn press books

Board a battleship or watch a maritime procession to mark 250th anniversary of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps

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Think you know about the Declaration of Independence? This July 4 quiz may humble you.

Independence Hall Quiz

Six-story art project to open in former Manufacturers' National Bank building in Old City in 2026

Ministry of Awe

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Hundreds show up to oppose district's plan to close schools

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Intermittent fasting is unlikely to cause greater weight loss than traditional dieting, study finds

Intermittent fasting weight loss

LGBTQ+ visitor center seeks to boost semiquincentennial tourism

LGBTQ visitor center

Espresso Martini Crawl returning to Northern Liberties

Espresso Martini Crawl

Seven takeaways from Howie Roseman's and Nick Sirianni's NFL Combine press conferences

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