Rain could not stop a Philly parade celebrating 250 years of the U.S. Navy and Marines
The parade of mostly marching bands was part of the weeklong Homecoming 250 commemoration.
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The Revolutionary War was a civil war: British loyalists at the Battle of Brandywine in Chadds Ford
Colonists’ loyalties were split during the Revolutionary War, as shown in the Battle of Brandywine.
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Listen 1:15Jet fighter flyovers, a flotilla of boats and a 7,000-person parade will all be part of the Navy and Marines’ celebration of 250 years of history.
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Listen 0:54Strikes begin at 2 Center City Philadelphia hotels
Union contracts have expired at eight Center City hotels, with picket lines forming over the weekend outside the Sheraton and the Hampton Inn.
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Listen 0:53Saving LOVE Park’s saucer: Philly historical commission poised to designate ‘iconic’ property
The circular structure has sat vacant for about a decade. The city hopes to fill it in time for a jam-packed year of national events.
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Listen 1:09WHYY to preview Ken Burns’ new ‘American Revolution’ documentary in Camden
WHYY’s Terry Gross will interview Ken Burns about his 12-hour film premiering in November, during a preview event in Camden on Oct. 9.
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Listen 1:45The township’s inaugural Hessian Fun Run is part of a larger effort to preserve and showcase Moorestown’s Revolutionary War history ahead of the semiquincentennial.
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Listen 1:09Philly airport launches new logo, slogan in preparation for huge influx of 2026 passengers
PHL expects some 30 million people to pass through its gates this year, with hopes for an even bigger 2026 for the U.S. semiquincentennial.
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Listen 1:13Here’s how Delco plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
Starting January 2026, Delaware County residents will have more than 100 events and programs to choose from.
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Listen 0:46Visit Philadelphia launches national campaign to lure visitors for America’s 250th anniversary
The campaign centers around advertisements and an interactive badge builder where people can express their love for the City of Brotherly Love.
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Listen 1:00“Ring it On” initiative is designed to improve neighborhoods through activations, beautifications and celebrations.
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The U.S. semiquincentennial and the MLB’s Midsummer Classic are just the tip of the iceberg. Also in the mix? TED Talks, March Madness and the PGA Championship.
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The map highlights more than 150 historic sites in New Jersey that can be accessed by bus, light rail and train.
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History on a half shell: How Philadelphia was built on oysters
In colonial Philadelphia, oysters were a uniquely democratic food.
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Listen 2:41A packed 2026 event schedule is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors. Workers at Philly's hotels say they’ve been working without a contract for over a year.
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