‘Rooted Beyond Removal’ exhibit opens in Allentown for Black History Month | Allentown Area
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – February is Black History Month, and there is a new exhibit in Lehigh County looking…
Slavery exhibit at President’s House in Philadelphia must be restored by Trump administration, federal judge rules
The President’s House on Independence Mall must be restored to include the slavery exhibit that the Trump administration…
‘Workshop of the World’ debuts at the Science History Institute’s First Friday
The Science History Institute will explore Philadelphia’s industrial roots during its March First Friday on March 6, unveiling…
Philadelphia as the birthplace of modern computing
As Philadelphia celebrates its role in the founding of the United States, tech enthusiasts note that 2026 also…
Slavery exhibit removal erases Ona Judge’s escape story
On the evening of May 21, 1796, Ona Judge made the daring decision to free herself. This article…
UPMC Freedom House 2.0 graduates celebrate in Pittsburgh
UPMC’s Freedom House 2.0 graduates celebrated their entry into the medical field at a ceremony held Friday at…
Next ‘Firstival’ recognizes America’s original abolitionist society
As Black History Month continues through February, the Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts” will reflect for…
How Philly became the birthplace of America’s iconic candies
Many of America’s iconic holiday candies have Philadelphia or Pennsylvania roots – like Peeps on Easter, Reese’s peanut…
Joe Frazier statue gets approval to move to the Philadelphia Art Museum
The Philadelphia Art Commission approved the proposal to move the statue of former heavyweight champion, “Smokin’” Joe Frazier…
Joe Frazier statue could move to beside the Art Museum steps, replacing the Rocky statue
With the Rocky Statue moving permanently to the top of the (checks for latest name change) Philadelphia Museum…
Events, shopping, and more to ring in the Year of the Fire Horse
The Year of the Fire Horse begins Tuesday, Feb. 17, and continues for two weeks (and longer, beginning…
Something Dutch – Celebrating the Groundhog
What? Celebrating the groundhog? Yes, there was a wonderful Pennsylvania German (Dutch) celebration especially for youth on Saturday,…