Posted inAmerica 250 The U.S. dollar and other coins got their start right here in Philly by Violet Comber-Wilen August 12, 2026August 28, 2026
Posted inNews How Philadelphia became the home of America’s first zoo by Julia Binswanger August 6, 2026August 28, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 Dinosaurs, birds and rocks, oh my! Academy of Natural Sciences was the “first” for a lot of Philly’s natural history by Violet Comber-Wilen July 30, 2026August 6, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 The birth of American fine art: Philly celebrates the nation’s first art museum and school by Julia Binswanger July 22, 2026August 28, 2026
Posted inPhilly Food & Drink Scene Get a free root beer float at the Franklin Fountain this weekend by Julia Binswanger July 17, 2026August 28, 2026
Posted inHistory The nation’s first organized baseball team gets celebrated during MLB All-Star weekend in Philly by Nick Kariuki July 10, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inHistory Taking a cue from Boston’s Freedom Trail, Philly launches Path to Democracy self-guided walking tour by Violet Comber-Wilen July 10, 2026July 9, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 Beyond Independence Hall: A few lesser known Philly history sites to visit by Jon Caroulis July 7, 2026July 23, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 The oddest America 250 events that took place in Philly and across the U.S. by Julia Binswanger July 6, 2026July 6, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 Philly’s 250th celebrations continue after a hot and stormy Fourth of July by Violet Comber-Wilen July 5, 2026July 5, 2026
