Posted inNews Why some Philadelphians aren’t excited for America 250 by Julia Binswanger June 1, 2026June 1, 2026
Posted inHistory All aboard! America’s first steamboat for passengers and freight left from Philadelphia by Violet Comber-Wilen May 28, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inSecrets & Fun This year’s Chinese Lantern Fest will incorporate the 250th and World Cup elements with Chinese culture by Violet Comber-Wilen May 26, 2026May 26, 2026
Posted inHistory America’s first hospital is right here in Philly – and it’s still operating to this day by Violet Comber-Wilen May 14, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 Free ‘Neighborhood Jawnts’ tours launch for Philly250 celebrations by Meir Rinde May 8, 2026May 19, 2026
Posted inHolidays in Philly America’s first Mother’s Day happened right here in Philly, but its founder wasn’t a fan of the day’s commercialization by Violet Comber-Wilen May 7, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 Philly officially launches tourism season, ‘welcoming the nation’ as America250 events ramp up by Nick Kariuki May 6, 2026May 8, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 Philly’s musical legacy launched with some of the first American-made instruments by Violet Comber-Wilen May 1, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 52 Weeks of Firsts: Ben Franklin’s resume is long. His role as first American postmaster gets highlighted this weekend by Violet Comber-Wilen April 23, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inWorld Cup 2026 Philly World Cup fans get free rides home from games this summer thanks to Airbnb by Nick Kariuki April 20, 2026April 21, 2026
