History
Did European immigrants come to the U.S. ‘the right way’?
How hard was it to immigrate when people coming to the U.S. were more likely to be from Italy than El Salvador?
6 years ago
Listen 8:43Washington’s battlefield flag on view in Philly at Museum of American Revolution
The museum is bringing the flag out of its archives for public viewing from Thursday through Sunday.
6 years ago
A century after deaths, Native American kids buried at Pa. boarding school to return home
The remains of four Native American children were being disinterred Thursday so they can start the long journey home.
6 years ago
From Lady B to Meek Mill, tracing the roots of Philly hip-hop — June 15, 2018
Dig into the history of hip-hop in Philadelphia with two short documentaries at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
6 years ago
Civil rights leader Dorothy Cotton dies at 88
Dorothy Cotton, a leader in the civil rights movement who educated thousands of African-Americans about their rights and the power of organizing, has died at 88.
6 years ago
Philadelphia plans memorial for historic Bethel Burying Ground
Started in 1810 by Richard Allen, the founder of Mother Bethel AME Church, the cemetery was located in what was then known as Southwark Township — a majority-black community.
6 years ago
Award-winning vintage car museum reaches 10th year, still waiting for crowds in Southwest Philly
The Simeone Museum of classic racing cars celebrates its 10th anniversary, winning awards but still looking for its audience.
6 years ago
POLL: Genealogical curiosity a top reason for DNA tests; privacy a concern
The proportion of interested people who said they or a family member had ever ordered a direct-to-consumer test was 32 percent.
6 years ago
The busboy who cradled a dying Bobby Kennedy recalls those final moments
In an interview with StoryCorps, Juan Romero, now 67, remembers meeting Kennedy the day before the assassination.
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The Divine Hand Ensemble brings a haunting concert to Laurel Hill Cemetery — June 2, 2018
It's never too late to have a goth phase. Get spooky at this ethereal concert, which will showcase the otherworldly tones of the theremin.
6 years ago
The American Plan: the government’s incarceration of ‘promiscuous’ women
Air Date: May 31, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00The conflicting educations of Sam Schimmel
More than 50 years after the government forced hundreds of Native Alaskans into boarding schools, their descendants are haunted by and trying to overcome residual trauma.
6 years ago
Photos document how history lives on in river town of Lumberville
'River Town Portraits' is a visual love poem to quaint Bucks County village.
6 years ago
Listen 5:26Reflections on a Philadelphia war hero and the tragedy of the USS Juneau
Nearly 700 men from the USS Juneau lost their lives, including the five Sullivan brothers. Lt. Charles Wang was the only officer to survive.
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