History
Federal 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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“When a government starts hiding parts of its past,” local lawmakers wrote, “it begins to look more like a regime that rewrites history rather than one that learns from it.”
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Girl Scouts of Eastern PA celebrate growth, evolution as next ‘Firstival’
The first public Girl Scout cookie sale was held in Philly in 1933. The organization is celebrating by looking back at the growth they’ve made since then.
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The removal enforces a White House executive order to remove exhibits “disparaging” American history. The city has filed a lawsuit.
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‘It’s a damn shame’: Federal crews dismantle President’s House exhibit on slavery
The removal follows a White House directive to reshape how U.S. history is presented at national parks — sparking protest and a new city lawsuit.
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The National Basketball League was formed in Philly in 1898, the Historic District and the Sixers have teamed up to commemorate it.
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From firewood to solar: This Philly rowhouse has seen over 250 years of energy transitions
A rowhouse built around 1760 in Old City was once heated with firewood. Now, it has solar panels on its roof.
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Listen 1:22Germantown residents are mobilizing against displacement: ‘People power is real’
With a nod to King's vision for America, grassroots organizers aim to empower residents to "fight for their neighborhoods" amid mounting affordability pressures.
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Listen 1:17In Fairmount Park, volunteers spend MLK Day tackling invasive species
Organizers hope the day of service encourages people to volunteer year-round.
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Listen 1:04Sisters team up to explore the lives of Black women in Revolution-era New Jersey
Artists Anika Grant and Nandi Jordan are producing “Ceremony for Revolutionary Seeds” this fall at historic sites in Camden, Fort Lee and Trenton.
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