Saturday festival honors pioneering history during 52 Weeks Of Firsts
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Philadelphia prepared to spend big for America 250 festivities, report shows
New figures released Thursday show Philadelphia is preparing to spend big for America’s 250th birthday celebration this July.…
Philly rallies to reclaim its street art crown
By Molly Given Philadelphia has long worn its reputation as an open-air gallery, with towering works of art…
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…
Boyz II Men is getting a mural in South Philly
They already have their own boulevard, but soon Boyz II Men will get a mural in their hometown…
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…
The first professional basketball league features in next ‘Firstival’
Springfield, Massachusetts is celebrated as the birthplace of basketball, but Philly is where the sport’s first professional league…
Ben Franklin’s volunteer fire company next on show
The Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts” continues this weekend with a Saturday “Firstival” at the Fireman’s…
Philly invests $11.5 million for beautification efforts along highways and busy roads
Philadelphia is investing $11.5 million in beautification efforts to clean up the areas around some of its busiest…
City officials announce anti-graffiti, highway beautification project
The City of Philadelphia is targeting some of its major roadways with a new beautification initiative. Mayor Cherelle…
Philadelphia to unveil 20 replica Liberty Bells for the city’s America 250 celebrations
Twenty Philadelphia neighborhoods are getting their own Liberty Bells next year for America’s 250th birthday. But these replicas are…
Artists will celebrate a year of Philadelphia ‘firsts’
Before looking at the list, Saxmore did not know either of these things were Philly firsts. “My family…