History
Organizers say highlighting Philly’s African American history and its future takes on more urgency.
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Philly historical commission designates ‘flashy’ Frankford movie palace
The Circle Theatre was once home to a 3,000-seat auditorium. The ornate property remains today, but it hasn’t shown movies for decades.
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The center opens a new interactive gallery featuring rare founding-era artifacts and everyday stories ahead of America’s 250th birthday.
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Historians, faith leaders, politicians and tour guides denounced the federal government’s removal of the display as Philly’s lawsuit goes through federal court.
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‘Smokin’’ Joe Frazier statue could move to beside the Art Museum steps, replacing the Rocky statue
The bronze sculpture of Philly’s real heavyweight champion, an inspiration for Stallone’s fictional creation, has been in the sports complex since 2015.
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Philadelphia suburbs seek to assist lawsuit over slavery exhibit removal
“Our history is imperfect,” said Delco Council Chair Richard Womack, “but it is ours, and the federal government can’t rewrite it or ignore it."
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‘Plantation Black’ muddles history with a game of chance in its Philadelphia world premiere
The world premiere by Phaedra Michelle Scott is about murky family secrets leading to tangled real estate titles.
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Listen 1:15The science and history of exercise
In a world where influencers tout magical fitness formulas and new workout gadgets are unveiled seemingly every day, what really matters when it comes to staying in shape?
Air Date: February 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 45:54Medical instruments in Bucks County’s Mercer Museum become part of YouTube guessing game
Anna Dhody, a former Mütter Museum curator, created popular videos about the museum. Now she's highlighting artifacts in Doylestown.
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Listen 3:34Federal judge tours President’s House Site, confirms slavery exhibit panels were not damaged
The judge said she didn’t find concerns about the slavery-focused panels removed from the Philadelphia historic site last month. Advocates say they were "desecrated."
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Listen 1:14Philadelphia celebrates birthplace of Girl Scout cookie sales at ‘Firstival’ event
Attendees voted the beloved Thin Mint their favorite Girl Scout cookie and heard the story of America’s first public Girl Scout cookie sale.
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Philadelphia sued after the signs telling the story of people enslaved at the site were torn down last week.
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Tavern Tour 250: Remembering the battle of Princeton
How did Princeton, N.J. go from a town named after the monarchy… to the home of one of the most legendary battles of the Revolutionary War?
Air Date: January 29, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:06Philadelphia’s Independence Hall reopens after being closed for 4 months
The birthplace of democracy got spruced up for America’s 250th celebrations.
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Listen 1:16Supporters of the President’s House slavery exhibit gather ahead of court date on its future
Members of Avenging the Ancestors Coalition rallied at the Philly site Wednesday for the return of displays that were taken down last week by National Park Service employees.
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