Secret Philly Archives - Page 4 of 10 - Billy Penn at WHYY

Elfreth’s Alley might not be the nation’s oldest residential street, but it’s sure fun to live there

by Jon Caroulis July 4, 2023July 5, 2023

Large monument with a beige base and darkened bronze human figures carved around and on top of it, set on the left against a background that shows trees and a glimpse of city.

Memorial Day in Philadelphia: 8 city landmarks that commemorate fallen heroes

by Billy Penn Staff May 29, 2023May 29, 2023

Philly (technically) has a French Quarter, but you’d never find it if you didn’t know

by Asha Prihar May 24, 2023May 24, 2023

140 years ago, a group of Philly women set out to advance gender equity

by Asha Prihar March 25, 2023March 25, 2023

Headlines of Yore

The humble push pin was invented in Philadelphia

by Avi Wolfman-Arent March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

Philadelphia and the demise of Uncle O’Grimacey, McDonald’s onetime Shamrock Shake mascot

by Jordan Levy March 16, 2023March 16, 2023

Not so quiet quitting: In 1747, the mayor of Philadelphia ran away from the job

by Sam Searles March 11, 2023March 16, 2023

Notable women in Philly history you might not know — but definitely should

by Asha Prihar March 8, 2023March 21, 2023

Secret Philly, Secrets & Fun

100 acres of horses, pumpkins, and aviators: The history of the Philadelphia County Fair, and its modern Fairmount Park cousin

by Asha Prihar August 13, 2022January 17, 2023

Secret Philly, Sports Culture

When Philly had a championship-winning Black baseball team: Remembering the Philadelphia Stars

by Rashaad Jorden August 7, 2022January 17, 2023