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 inNews The nation’s First Bank just got a $43 million makeover by Julia Binswanger July 1, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 Philly helped start the paper industry in pre-Revolutionary America by Violet Comber-Wilen June 25, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inNews Before Stonewall, there was Philly: How the city shaped LGBTQ+ rights by Violet Comber-Wilen June 18, 2026July 17, 2026
Posted inAmerica 250 Red, white and blue started right here in Philly, where the American flag’s origin will be celebrated this week by Violet Comber-Wilen June 4, 2026July 17, 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 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 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
