History
‘It’s been a long road’: Marian Anderson Museum reopens after flood damage
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the reopening of the iconic museum on the start of Women’s History Month.
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Listen 1:15Raising Kings: Wilmington honors local Black history makers
Local Black history event honored 600 Black boys and men during its 14th annual Raising Kings conference.
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Listen 2:11The house was badly damaged by a fire two years ago. The restoration work to turn it into a museum is expected to be completed by 2026.
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Listen 1:03The burial ground helps tell the story of Manayunk and Roxborough before and after they became part of the city.
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The basketball coach has made 17 NCAA Tournament appearances as coach at three of Philly’s Big 5 schools.
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Presidents Day: New Jersey connections to the highest office in America
It has been more than 100 years since the last New Jersey Governor was elevated to the White House. But recent history has shown people are interested.
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Studio 2 Extra: The blues of Blackness – Imani Perry on history, spirituality, storytelling
National Book Award winner Imani Perry’s latest book takes readers on a journey, tracing the connection between Black identity and the color blue.
Air Date: February 14, 2025 3:00 pm
Listen 21:30Carpenters’ Hall in Philly shows how to heal a divided nation — with 1 lump or 2
Carpenters' Hall re-creates the tea parties Dolley Madison hosted that helped build a young nation.
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Listen 2:07Delaware schools that helped end segregation are now part of a national historic park
Three Delaware schools that played a key role in the fight against segregation have been added to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.
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Listen 1:36A small stitch for womankind: Philly’s Betsy Ross House is sewing up her place in history
A bedding project for Mount Vernon is based on documents that tie George Washington to Betsy Ross.
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‘A greater nation’: Street renaming commemorates MLK speech in West Philly
Martin Luther King Jr. came to the city in August 1965 as part of a protest campaign targeting big cities up North. His visit included a stop in Mantua.
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Please Touch Museum honors MLK Day by encouraging children to speak up
The museum used storytelling to show kids how powerful their voices are.
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Historic organ staying inside Wanamaker Building, New York firm says
The Center City Macy's in the Wanamaker Building will close for good in March; stakeholders are expected to discuss how the organ will be used.
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The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On the third Monday of the month, federal, state and local governments, institutions and various industries recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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How to get involved in Philly’s 2025 MLK Day of Service
Here’s a look at some of the volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia, from neighborhood cleanups and printmaking workshops to park and creek restoration efforts.
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