From the Editors: February 2026
Erin Phillips Feeling comforted and inspired by the past, the students of the Erie School District, who represent…
New Jersey man pain-free thanks to revolutionary sickle cell treatment at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
A better treatment for sickle cell disease, which strikes mainly people of color, is transforming medicine in Philadelphia,…
Come for a run: Local leader makes fitness accessible to all | Reading Area
WEST READING, Pa. – Black History Month is about more than the past: It’s about who’s shaping the…
Black History Month Exhibit Unveiled at City Hall | Local News
A new display honoring Black History Month is now up in City Hall. With Black History Month underway,…
Frederick Douglass’ descendant visits Philadelphia during Black History Month to promote literacy and more
A special visitor is in Philadelphia this Black History Month. Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of…
Archbishop Dwane Brock, a pillar in the Erie community
We here at JET 24 are continuing our month-long series for Black History Month by bringing you the…
Philadelphia educators host Black History Month celebration at Please Touch Museum
Families filled the Please Touch Museum in West Philadelphia on Saturday as the museum marked Black History Month with a…
How legendary Temple coach Nikki Franke shaped women’s fencing for 50 years
In her five decades at Temple University, former women’s fencing coach Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built…
Mother Bethel to celebrate first African Methodist Episcopal congregation
The Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts” begins its second month of historical highlights with Mother Bethel…
Pennsylvania students lead Black history celebration at Coatesville Area High School
Students in Chester County took the lead in celebrating Black History Month. They hosted a full day program…
Things to Do: ‘Traveling While Black’ travels to Lehigh U. | Things To Do
February is Black History Month, and Lehigh University in Bethlehem is offering special programming, with Zoellner Arts Center…
From museums to storytelling: Philly’s ultimate Black History Month guide
By Molly Given From immersive museum experiences to hands-on workshops, story-filled performances, and neighborhood art showcases, Philadelphia is…