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, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inNews Historic slavery protest celebrated as Philly’s ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ closes out February by Nick Kariuki February 27, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inSemiquincentennial The first authentic Chinatown Friendship Gate recognized during Philadelphia Historic District’s yearlong project by Heather J. Chin February 20, 2026July 17, 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, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inSemiquincentennial Mother Bethel AME spotlights Black history as ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ series continues by Nick Kariuki February 6, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 Girl Scouts of Eastern PA celebrate growth, evolution as next ‘Firstival’ by Violet Comber-Wilen January 26, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inNews ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ celebrates Philly’s professional basketball history in next Saturday ‘Firstival’ by Nick Kariuki January 22, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inSecrets & Fun Ben Franklin’s volunteer fire company next up in ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ by Nick Kariuki January 16, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inSecrets & Fun The Mummers Parade showcased in the Historic District’s 2nd Saturday ‘Firstival’ by Nick Kariuki January 12, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inSecrets & Fun The Mummers get another week in the spotlight in ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ by Nick Kariuki January 6, 2026July 17, 2026
