History
Pete Rose to appear on field in Philadelphia next month
Pete Rose will make an appearance on the field in Philadelphia next month for the first time since receiving a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball.
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Philadelphia could hit 100 degrees for the first time in a decade
After a relatively mild start to summer, the heat is on.
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The first woman police officer in Philadelphia history was a prudish ‘dance cop’ afraid of jazz
Marguerite Walz was part of a racist 1920s movement worried jazz would erode “decency” and encourage race-mixing and promiscuity.
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As Bryn Athyn’s modern medieval castle closes for upgrades, its historic collection goes downtown
The modern medieval castle in Bryn Athyn has closed for renovations until 2023. So it sent its prized 12th-century stained glass to the Philly Art Museum.
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FBI: No sign of Jimmy Hoffa under New Jersey bridge
The decadeslong mystery turned last year to land next to a former landfill under the Pulaski Skyway in Jersey City.
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James A. Michener, who won a Pulitzer Prize for “Tales from the South Pacific,” credited his start to a title published in 1930.
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Black Doctors’ Row receives first-of-its-kind honor from Philly Historical Commission
The area now being protected was home to prominent Black doctors, pastors, architects, small business owners, and politicians since the early 1900s.
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The story of Fred the mastodon, who died looking for love
A mastodon named Fred, also known as the Buesching mastodon, is a distant relative of the modern elephant. His remains reveal the story of his life and violent end.
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Philadelphians and tourists enjoy festivities ahead of party on the Parkway
Old City and Logan Square became a melting pot of culture today as Philadelphia turned out to celebrate the Fourth of July.
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This oft-forgotten N.J. battlefield played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War
After British troops surrendered at the Battle of Princeton, Britain never regained full control of New Jersey during the Revolutionary War.
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A starter guide to Philadelphia’s must-see American Revolution history
From the basic to the lesser-known, a primer for tourists or residents.
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Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with block party, parade, film festival, and more
The African American Museum in Philadelphia near Independence Hall hosted a Juneteenth block party where hundreds of people jammed to hip hop and dance classics.
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Black Americans living abroad reflect on Juneteenth
Black Americans living overseas have embraced the holiday as a day of reflection and an opportunity to educate people in their host countries on Black history.
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Juneteenth is a jubilant celebration — and a sacred lament
Members of the clergy reflect on the role of the church and the holiday marking the notification of the end of slavery.
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Companies are selling Juneteenth branded products. Here’s why that’s a big problem
Brands and companies are working to remove their Juneteenth items from shelves, as experts say those who are selling Juneteenth-branded products are "tone-deaf."
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