Posted inAmerica 250 The world’s first-ever women’s medical college opened in Philly 176 years ago by Meir Rinde March 10, 2026April 17, 2026
Posted inNews Magnolias, rubber trees, Birds of Paradise: Philly’s invention of the American flower show kicks off March ’52 Weeks of Firsts’ by Meir Rinde March 5, 2026March 6, 2026
Posted inNews Historic slavery protest celebrated as Philly’s ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ closes out February by Nick Kariuki February 27, 2026February 27, 2026
Posted inNews African American Museum in Philadelphia commemorates America’s 1st abolitionist society for Historic District’s yearlong project by Nick Kariuki February 13, 2026March 1, 2026
Posted inSemiquincentennial Mother Bethel AME spotlights Black history as ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ series continues by Nick Kariuki February 6, 2026March 1, 2026
Posted inNews Supporters of the President’s House slavery exhibit gather ahead of court date on its future by Nick Kariuki January 28, 2026February 27, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 Girl Scouts of Eastern PA celebrate growth, evolution as next ‘Firstival’ by Violet Comber-Wilen January 26, 2026February 27, 2026
Posted inNews ‘It’s a damn shame’: Park Service crews dismantle President’s House exhibit on slavery by Nick Kariuki January 22, 2026February 27, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 Unique set of history books puts Philly in perspective ahead of 250th celebration by Violet Comber-Wilen October 16, 2025October 22, 2025
Posted inNews Area residents gather along Delaware to kick off Philly’s celebration of Navy and Marines’ 250th anniversary by Ben Bennett October 9, 2025October 10, 2025
