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Arts & Entertainment

Tavern Tour 250: How a French aristocrat became a hero of the American Revolution

We’re talking about France's role in America’s quest for independence, and the impact of one of George Washington’s right-hand-men: the Marquis de Lafayette.

Air Date: February 16, 2026 1:00 pm

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Smoke rises from the ashes of a West Philadelphia neighborhood, May 4, 1985, the morning after a siege between Philadelphia police and members of the radical group MOVE left 11 people dead and 61 homes destroyed
Education

What some Philadelphia students will learn in the new MOVE bombing curriculum, and what’s not included

The curriculum will discuss the organization's history and the context of the bombing, but not the current controversies surrounding the group.

3 months ago

Paintings of Harriet Tubman hang in a museum in New Jersey
Community

How to explore Cape May’s overlooked Black history

From Harriet Tubman’s time in the shore town to Freedom’s Corner and a thriving Black business district, Cape May’s history is worth exploring this Black History Month.

3 months ago

A sculpture in the shape of a numeral 1
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

African American Museum in Philadelphia commemorates America’s 1st abolitionist society for Historic District’s yearlong project

Organizers say highlighting Philly’s African American history and its future takes on more urgency.

3 months ago

The area in Frankford subject to a nomination
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly historical commission designates ‘flashy’ Frankford movie palace

The Circle Theatre was once home to a 3,000-seat auditorium. The ornate property remains today, but it hasn’t shown movies for decades.

3 months ago

a stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence
Arts & Entertainment

National Constitution Center opens ‘America’s Founding’ gallery, exploring the path to independence through everyday eyes

The center opens a new interactive gallery featuring rare founding-era artifacts and everyday stories ahead of America’s 250th birthday.

3 months ago

People rallying at the President's House on Independence Mall
Community
Billy Penn

‘I don’t need my history erased’: Rally for return of President’s House slavery exhibit draws hundreds to Independence Mall

Historians, faith leaders, politicians and tour guides denounced the federal government’s removal of the display as Philly’s lawsuit goes through federal court.

3 months ago

Marvis Frazier, right, son of boxing legend Joe Frazier
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

‘Smokin’’ Joe Frazier statue could move to beside the Art Museum steps, replacing the Rocky statue

The bronze sculpture of Philly’s real heavyweight champion, an inspiration for Stallone’s fictional creation, has been in the sports complex since 2015.

3 months ago

Four workers are using crowbars to remove signs from a brick wall
Courts & Law

Philadelphia suburbs seek to assist lawsuit over slavery exhibit removal

“Our history is imperfect,” said Delco Council Chair Richard Womack, “but it is ours, and the federal government can’t rewrite it or ignore it."

3 months ago

DeAnna Supplee portraying her character Morning
Arts & Entertainment

‘Plantation Black’ muddles history with a game of chance in its Philadelphia world premiere

The world premiere by Phaedra Michelle Scott is about murky family secrets leading to tangled real estate titles.

3 months ago

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Studio 2
Health

The science and history of exercise

In a world where influencers tout magical fitness formulas and new workout gadgets are unveiled seemingly every day, what really matters when it comes to staying in shape?

Air Date: February 5, 2026 1:00 pm

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Science

Medical instruments in Bucks County’s Mercer Museum become part of YouTube guessing game

Anna Dhody, a former Mütter Museum curator, created popular videos about the museum. Now she's highlighting artifacts in Doylestown.

3 months ago

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Cynthia Rufe and Mijuel Johnson look at the site of the slavery exhibit panels.
Politics & Policy

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."

3 months ago

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Community

Philadelphia 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.

3 months ago

Four workers are using crowbars to remove signs from a brick wall
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia slavery exhibit: Judge blasts federal lawyers over removal, calls their argument ‘horrifying’

Philadelphia sued after the signs telling the story of people enslaved at the site were torn down last week.

3 months ago

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