Mega-events rarely pay off. Should cities keep chasing them?
• Academic research finds mega-events rarely produce large, sustained local gains relative to public cost and risk. •…
Saturday festival honors pioneering history during 52 Weeks Of Firsts
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Philly will spend over $600 million on U.S. 250th anniversary
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What to know before 2026’s MLS home opener
The Philadelphia Union defense of its Major League Soccer Supporters’ Shield began with a stumble last weekend, losing…
Germantown’s public protest of slavery
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LGBTQ+ visitor center seeks to boost Philly tourism for America’s 250th birthday
Queer tourists visiting the city for the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations will find specialized guides to restaurants and museums…
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech gives nod to ‘historic streets of Philadelphia’
President Donald Trump opened and closed his State of the Union address on Tuesday with nods to Philadelphia…
Philly goes big for 250: Unique anniversary events happening in the city
By Molly Given Two hundred and fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia is…
Next ‘Firstival’ recognizes America’s first authentic Chinatown Gate
As Lunar New Year celebrations continue across the city and world, the Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of…
Historic Philadelphia adding 10 new performers for 2026
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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…
Victory Brewing is making a Philly First ale for America’s 250th birthday
Victory Brewing Co. is toasting the nation’s milestone birthday with a limited-edition ale. The semiquincentennial beer is a…