Posted inHistory The Academy of Natural Sciences is closing its museum after over two centuries. Here are some exhibits to see while you can. by Violet Comber-Wilen September 2, 2026September 4, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 U.S. Constitution set the tone for American democracy – and it was signed in Philly by Violet Comber-Wilen September 2, 2026September 3, 2026
Posted inNeighborhoods Billy Penn City Guide: University City and The Woodlands by Emma Lee August 27, 2026August 27, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 The first Slinky was made in Philly, and its legacy lives on through the inventor’s children by Violet Comber-Wilen August 27, 2026August 28, 2026
Posted inNews Slavery commiseration planned at Philly’s President’s House site by Violet Comber-Wilen August 24, 2026August 21, 2026
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 inNews West Philly is throwing a festival to honor MLK Jr.’s Freedom Now Rally this Sunday by Julia Binswanger July 31, 2026July 31, 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 inHistory Despite changes at Philly’s President’s House, the city is rich with other stories of Black history by Violet Comber-Wilen July 30, 2026August 4, 2026
