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52 Weeks of Firsts

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Philly hosted the first motion picture public showing in 1870
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Philly hosted the first motion picture public showing in 1870

  • October 22, 2026
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This female-led story deserves a spot in Philly's 52 Weeks of Firsts
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This female-led story deserves a spot in Philly’s 52 Weeks of Firsts

  • October 19, 2026
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The Ronald McDonald House started in Philly, thanks to the Eagles, CHOP and the Shamrock Shake
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The Ronald McDonald House started in Philly, thanks to the Eagles, CHOP and the Shamrock Shake

  • September 27, 2026
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This week’s Philly first celebrates the U.S. Constitution’s birthplace
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This week’s Philly first celebrates the U.S. Constitution’s birthplace

  • September 2, 2026
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Sasha Suda’s suit against the Philadelphia Art Museum, explained
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How PAFA paved the way for America’s great art museums

  • July 22, 2026
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Benjamin Franklin wasn’t just a founding father, he was also America’s first postmaster
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Benjamin Franklin wasn’t just a founding father, he was also America’s first postmaster

  • April 23, 2026
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Penn Medicine festival will celebrate school’s history
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Penn Medicine festival will celebrate school’s history

  • March 25, 2026
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Philly's America250 celebrations honor local cigar smoker who invented matchbooks
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Philly’s America250 celebrations honor local cigar smoker who invented matchbooks

  • March 18, 2026
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Saturday festival honors pioneering history during 52 Weeks Of Firsts
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Saturday festival honors pioneering history during 52 Weeks Of Firsts

  • March 5, 2026
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Next 'Firstival’ recognizes America's first authentic Chinatown Gate
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Next ‘Firstival’ recognizes America’s first authentic Chinatown Gate

  • February 21, 2026
As Lunar New Year celebrations continue across the city and world, the Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of…
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Mother Bethel to celebrate first African Methodist Episcopal congregation
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Mother Bethel to celebrate first African Methodist Episcopal congregation

  • February 6, 2026
The Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts” begins its second month of historical highlights with Mother Bethel…
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Jewish Historic Philadelphia Leader Helps Bring in US’ 250th Anniversary in Style
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Jewish Historic Philadelphia Leader Helps Bring in US’ 250th Anniversary in Style

  • January 28, 2026
Amy Needle, second from left, during the “First Professional Basketball League” presentation. (Photo credit: Andrew Maimon) Amy Needle…
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