
History
The complicated ‘science’ of individual Communion cups
Individual communion cups were supposed to be about protection from germs. But a look back shows Americans had other reasons to stop sharing a communion cup.
8 years ago
Listen 6:30Philly History Museum offers primer on Octavius Catto’s life
Catto died too young to leave behind much in the way of material objects. The exhibition is document-heavy, with reproductions of historic archives and imagery.
8 years ago
Newly discovered painting shows Washington’s wartime tent
Philip Mead was online looking for possible artifacts from the American Revolution when a painting up for auction caught his eye and got his heart racing.
8 years ago
Dionne Warwick honored with Marian Anderson award in Philly
Last night, the Marian Anderson Award was given to Dionne Warwick at a gala concert at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia.
8 years ago
Going to the cleaners, Delaware Art Museum’s new exhibit gets some TLC
The Delaware Art Museum is hosting the first major retrospective of John Sloan’s work, but before these paintings went on display, they needed a little cleaning.
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50 years later, sustaining vivid memories of Fishtowners killed in Vietnam
Five decades later, its caretakers worry about how much longer they can keep Cpl. Charles J. Glenn 3rd U.S.M.C. Memorial going.
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Listen 4:09Shadows of four Michael Murphys killed in Vietnam weigh on Philly man
Earlier this year, Michael Murphy shared his story of that visit with WHYY's Commonspace, our storytelling collaboration with First Person Arts.
8 years ago
Listen 5:00Op-ed: In Camden, the fix is in for a beloved Castle
Doris Carpenter has done everything she could to protect her alma mater, Camden High—or at least its regal, hundred-year main building ...
8 years ago
76 trees to be planted in Independence Park
The Daughters of the American Revolution donate 76 trees to Philadelphia's historic park, in preparation for the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026.
8 years ago
Iconic domes, spires removed from ex-Trump Taj Mahal casino
Work crews are dismantling the domes, minarets, and other decorations from the former Trump Taj Mahal casino. It is being converted into a new Hard Rock casino resort.
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NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
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Listen 4:59Did you know New Jersey had a Levittown?
William Levitt built his third Levittown in New Jersey. He set it on the banks of Rancocas Creek in Burlington County.
8 years ago
Archaeologist claims hundreds of 18th-century Philly remains may have been dumped in landfill
The hundreds of remains in question would have been found between March and June at a Center City location under construction for condos.
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