Posted inHeadlines of Yore The 1930s Philly scientist who helped diagnose lung cancer…and collected items swallowed by kids by Avi Wolfman-Arent March 24, 2023March 24, 2023
Posted inHeadlines of Yore The humble push pin was invented in Philadelphia by Avi Wolfman-Arent March 17, 2023March 17, 2023
Posted inSecrets & Fun What’s the deal with Irish potato candy? What to know about Philly’s unique St. Patrick’s Day treat by Asha Prihar March 17, 2023March 17, 2023
Posted inSecret Philly Philadelphia and the demise of Uncle O’Grimacey, McDonald’s onetime Shamrock Shake mascot by Jordan Levy March 16, 2023March 16, 2023
Posted inSecret Philly Not so quiet quitting: In 1747, the mayor of Philadelphia ran away from the job by Sam Searles March 11, 2023March 16, 2023
Posted inNeighborhoods As SEPTA orders its first new vehicles in 40 years, highlights from Philly’s trolley history by Jordan Levy March 9, 2023March 10, 2023
Posted inSecret Philly Notable women in Philly history you might not know — but definitely should by Asha Prihar March 8, 2023March 21, 2023
Posted inSecrets & Fun Disney takes over the Franklin Institute with 100 years of movies, music, and ‘magic’ by Asha Prihar February 17, 2023January 4, 2024
Posted inSecrets & Fun ‘Black Founders’ at Museum of the American Revolution features dazzling array of Forten family documents and rarities by Jordan Levy February 10, 2023August 18, 2023
Posted inNews Philly schools will teach a unit on MOVE, part of the refreshed African American history curriculum by Jordan Levy February 1, 2023February 1, 2023
