Philadelphia’s 1876 Centennial Expo revisited on Market East
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What collectibles from America’s 250th anniversary will hold future value? It’s hard to gauge
When the United States celebrates a milestone anniversary, patriotism and commercialism collide in grand fashion to create a…
WHYY event explores the meaning of life, liberty and happiness
Democracy, and the road to happiness Amanda Moore, program director of Drexel University’s Happiness Lab, connected those historical…
Philadelphia’s 250-year vision statement is finally here
Philadelphia now has a long-term vision statement — not for the next budget cycle or administration, but for…
Why some Philadelphians aren’t excited for America 250
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Why is Philly celebrating in 2026? Here’s a quick history lesson
This summer, thousands of visitors will descend upon Philadelphia, a prominent site in American history, to honor the…
This summer, take advantage of all Erie County has to offer
Author: Deputy County Executive Lisa Chimera In Buffalo and Erie County we are fortunate to have great cultural,…
Philly is home to the first hospital in America
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Philly hotels will host a ‘cocktail trail’ for America’s 250th birthday
Hotels across the city will offer cocktails drawn from history and tinted red, white and blue for the…
Free ‘Neighborhood Jawnts’ tours of the ‘real Philadelphia’ for Philly250
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Union Pacific’s Big Boy steam train to be displayed in Philly on Fourth of July
Union Pacific Railroad’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will make a stop in…
Philly kicks off anti-trafficking campaign for summer events
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia officials on Tuesday revealed who will implement plans to increase awareness of human…