60th Anniversary for Philadelphia Orchestra’s Summer Residency at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
Archival photo of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s first performance at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on August 4, 1966, led…
How has Philly celebrated July Fourth in the past? Test your knowledge with this quiz
With Philadelphia set to ring in America’s 250th birthday with a big concert and fireworks show on the…
Review: Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Considers America at 250
In the June 5 Broad and Liberty (Philadelphia), Beth Ann Rosica writes, “More than 100 student musicians performed a stirring tribute…
New Bethlehem couple celebrates 60th wedding anniversary | Anniversaries
NEW BETHLEHEM – Terry and Marsha George of New Bethlehem celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, June…
Philly’s 1976 bicentennial included a cake, a new bell and patriotic condoms
The political environment surrounding the 1976 bicentennial created divisions along party lines and distrust in federal officials —…
The 1926 ‘sesqui’: Philly’s great failure
When researching his book on the 1926 world’s fair in Philadelphia, historian Thomas Keels said he found almost no…
For the 1826 jubilee, Philadelphia revisited its role in the revolution
Just a few decades after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia was facing a changing landscape…
President’s House Site continues to tell story of slavery as it marks 15-year anniversary
In 2002, Michael Coard, a criminal defense lawyer, learned that President George Washington enslaved nine people during his time…
New Bethlehem couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary | Anniversaries
NEW BETHLEHEM – Lynne and Doug McCrea of New Bethlehem celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on September 18,…
New Bethlehem couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary | The Leader Vindicator
NEW BETHLEHEM – Lynne and Doug McCrea of New Bethlehem celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on September 18,…