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History

An aerial photo shows a building's roof damaged by a fire
Community
6abc

Historic Wetherill Mansion in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square damaged by fire

One firefighter was taken to the hospital to be treated for heat exhaustion.

2 months ago

A Man Full of Trouble historic tavern
Community

How drinking in bars fueled American independence

A Man Full of Trouble is Philadelphia’s last remaining example of colonial bar culture that birthed the American Revolution.

2 months ago

John Van Horne of the Library Company of Philadelphia shares some of the documents his institution contributed to the exhibit
Arts & Entertainment

‘The Revolutionary City’ gives everyone access to original documents of Philly residents living through the war

A massive digitization and artificial intelligence platform gives free access to multiple historic archives and thousands of documents.

2 months ago

Listen 1:26
80-foot tall Luminous Liberty Bell from 1926
Community
Billy Penn

‘America’s greatest flop’: How the nation’s 150th celebration went so wrong

Philadelphia had killed it as host of the nation’s 100th birthday in 1876; the 1926 event went very differently.

2 months ago

Independence Hall in Philadelphia
NPR
Community

America has a major birthday coming up — here’s what to expect for the big 2-5-0

It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how the U.S. is planning to party.

2 months ago

Heather Deegan Hires and Ralph Hunter
Community

Atlantic City’s Ralph Hunter envisions new Black history museum in town

The 87-year-old Atlantic City resident said he will be knocking on doors to raise $100,000 for the museum.

2 months ago

inside the Constitution Center
Community

Philly’s Chestnut Hill neighborhood cancels Wheels in the Windows event, ‘dreaming for something really big for 2026’

With July Fourth falling on a Friday this year, many local businesses are closing up shop. Neighborhood leaders say they will redirect efforts to the 2026 celebration.

2 months ago

images and artifacts on display on the wall
Community

Chester County’s Voices Underground is creating a national memorial to the Underground Railroad

Three sites will tell different facets of the history of the Underground Railroad in Chester County.

3 months ago

Listen 1:18
A young girl hula hooping
Community

African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with block party

The Museum brought Philadelphians together in celebration of the holiday’s 160th anniversary.

3 months ago

A young girl holds up a flag she made
Community

Philly’s National Constitution Center celebrates Juneteenth with programs celebrating freedom fighters

The museum’s special programming targeted visitors who may not have known about America’s second independence day and the people behind it.

3 months ago

Three people toasting with a drink at a table, and a closeup of the dinner plate.
NPR
Community

How Juneteenth and Black America helped shape U.S. cuisine

NPR's Ben Abrams utilized his culinary background for a deep dive on the connection between food and Juneteenth.

3 months ago

FILE - Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Trump Media surged in the first day of trading, Monday, July 15, following the assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Why is political violence on the rise?

Last year, threats against elected officials reached an all-time high. And polls find more Americans support the use of violence to achieve a political goal. We discuss why.

Air Date: June 17, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 45:10
The Seaport Boat Shop at the Independence Seaport Museum
Community

A replica of the boat George Washington used in ‘Crossing of the Delaware’ is coming to Bucks County

As America celebrates its semiquincentennial in 2026, visitors can hearken back to the Revolutionary War inside the 40-foot Durham boat along the Delaware River.

3 months ago

Listen 1:13
Zenos Frudakis stands beside his 10-foot-tall statue of Muhammad Ali
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia sculptor casts a 10-foot Muhammad Ali on the 60th anniversary of his famous victory

Zenos Frudakis renders Muhammad Ali’s 1965 win over Sonny Liston for the town where it happened.

3 months ago

Listen 1:21
A member of the Army keels by a tombstone in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery
Community

What is Memorial Day and how has it evolved from its Civil War origins?

The first national observance was shortly after the American Civil War and was then called Decoration Day. Veterans decorated war graves with blooming flowers.

3 months ago

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