250 years since the Pennsylvania Constitution: The American Revolution and the origins of the public school
Two hundred and fifty years ago this month, on September 28, 1776, a convention meeting in Philadelphia ratified…
Drink with the dead: Brew N’ History returns to Christ Church Burial Ground
Metro Philadelphia History is getting a little more spirited this fall. Christ Church Burial Ground’s Brew N’ History…
Philadelphia’s founding story gets a new look at the National Constitution Center
Philadelphia was more than the birthplace of American independence — it was a hub where ideas took shape,…
Franklin Square — A Philadelphia staple from the very beginning
By Michael Thomas Leibrandt More than 235 years after his death in 1790, it’s easy to imagine Benjamin…
From Franklin to Father’s Day: Passing the Philly Fan Torch
Eagles•More PHL•Phillies•Unique Columns Credit: Philadelphia 76ers-Facebook As a boy growing up just outside of Philadelphia, some of my…
Benjamin Franklin gets the rock-and-roll treatment in new Philly musical
Philadelphia’s favorite founding father is getting a rock-and-roll makeover this summer in ‘The Sound of America,’ a new…
Collection of Benjamin Franklin items on display before auction
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to…
Benjamin Franklin memorial invites visitors to vote on the institutions he founded
An Old City historic site will mark the anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s death with an interactive memorial that…
Pennsylvania Hospital to open museum dedicated to its history in May
As Pennsylvania Hospital creates a museum to honor its storied history, lead archivist Stacey Peeples said she hopes…
The Franklin Institute is throwing Benjamin Franklin a birthday party this saturday
“Ben’s Birthday Bash” takes place Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Franklin Institute, celebrating the 320th birthday of Benjamin…
Historic Philadelphia celebrates Benjamin Franklin’s 320th birthday
By Molly Given Philadelphia knows how to celebrate its own—and this January, Historic Philadelphia is honoring its most…
Historic Philadelphia celebrates Benjamin Franklin’s 320th birthday
By Molly Given Philadelphia knows how to celebrate its own—and this January, Historic Philadelphia is honoring its most…