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Constitution Center rides moment of Alexander Hamilton popularity with new exhibition
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia created an exhibition about the argumentative Alexander Hamilton and his founding accomplishments.
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Listen 2:08The triple weight of being Black, American, and a woman
While we have always shared many of the concerns championed by the mainstream women’s movement, we have never had the luxury of fighting a singular fight.
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Toll Brothers releases new design for Jewelers Row tower
Toll Brothers hopes the fourth time’s the charm as the Horsham-based luxury home builder releases the latest renderings of its controversial Jewelers Row condo tower.
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Remembering ongoing work of women in the civil rights movement
"During the civil rights movement, or any other movement in this country, there are women of color pushing the moral conscience of our country to do better."
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Five decades later, Penn hosts second-ever teach-in
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Penn's Ira Harkavy about the university's second-ever teach-in.
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Listen 5:46For St. Patrick’s Day, a true tale of 8 sailors saved by Guinness
If you're picking up a glass of Guinness this St. Patrick's Day, savor it while pondering this story from 1917.
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Leonard Bernstein’s crisis of faith begot music that buoyed U.S. through horrors
Philadelphia National Museum of American Jewish History opens exhibition about Leonard Bernstein and his lifelong crisis of faith.
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‘Black Panther’ puts spotlight on question of connection
"Growing up, we used to get made fun of for being African" by black Americans, says the 36-year-old physical therapist. "Now ... we're in, we're cool."
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Philadelphia recognizes a piece of regional history through The Montiers family
One of Philadelphia’s true first families will receive a long-overdue recognition this week. The Montiers are descendants of Philadelphia’s first mayor, Humphrey Morrey.
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Remembering the 1967 Philadelphia student walkout
Nov. 17 marks the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia city-wide Black-Student Walkout. Tribune Digital Editor Nicki Mayo spoke with protest organizer Walter D. Palmer.
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Decades after Columbine, preventing school shootings still vexes security experts
A 1958 deadly fire at a Chicago school was the catalyst for life-saving fire drills. Experts say the 1999 Columbine shooting spurred school security changes at a slower pace.
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Listen 4:48The zombie amendments to the Constitution you’ve probably never heard of
The first 10 changes to the Constitution were easy. Since then, it has been an uphill battle every time, and some of those battles are, at least technically, still undecided.
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Found in South Philadelphia, an Underground Railroad station
From the outside, 625 South Delhi Street looks like an average Philadelphia rowhouse. But in the 1850s, it was home to Underground Railroad leaders William and Letitia Still.
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Listen 2:04NewsWorks Tonight, March 7, 2018
Air Date: March 7, 2018
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