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How Philadelphia’s John Fitch Launched America’s First Steamboat on the Delaware River in 1787
Long before Robert Fulton became a household name, a lesser-known inventor was already churning up the Delaware River. In 1787, John Fitch launched what is…
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How Much of America’s Founding Was Fueled By Booze? Turns Out, A Lot
Drinking played a rather heavy role in the founding of America 250 years ago, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Outside Independence Hall, the…
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This Black History Month, Get to Know Some of Philadelphia’s Black Founding Fathers
During the colonial-era United States, a number of Black leaders were fighting for the freedoms they were being denied. While the names George Washington and…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Urges Customers to Protect Pipes Ahead of Winter Storm Fern
With Winter Storm Fern set to affect 180 million Americans this weekend, Aqua Pennsylvania is urging customers to take immediate steps to prevent frozen pipes, which can result…
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Last U.S. Pennies Sell At Auction for Massive Amount
The final U.S. pennies have been minted and a recent auction for them sold for a massive amount, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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See Where Philadelphia Ranks Among Cities with Most Debt Delinquency
Debt delinquency is quite prevalent throughout the nation with Americans carrying about $18 trillion in total household debt. Delinquency status can negatively impact your credit…
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Philadelphia is the Top U.S. City to Go On a Food Trip, New Survey Finds
A new survey has found that about 21 percent of Americans have taken a trip to a different city solely for its food, writes Stephanie…
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Philadelphia Has Some of the Rudest Residents in the Nation, According to New Study
Philadelphia ranks among the top 10 cities in the United States when it comes to rude residents, writes FOX 29 staff. This is according to…
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S&T Bank Recognized Nationally for Supporting Military Families with 2025 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Award
S&T Bank has been named as a 2025 American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation Community Commitment Award recipient in the Supporting Military Families category. The award…
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Center City Startup Connects First-Time Investors With Advisors, Making Financial Advice More Accessible
Founded by Mical Jeanlys-White, Center City tech startup WealthMore connects first-time investors with advisors to make financial advice more accessible, writes Joshua Sidorowicz for CBS…
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Philadelphia Region Sees Significant Jump in Required Income Needed to Afford Typical Home Over Last Six Years
In just six years, the income buyers need in the Philadelphia region to afford a typical home has increased by almost 70 percent, write Joanne…
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Here Are the Highest-Ranked Pizza Restaurants in Philadelphia
Pizza is a universal language that Americans from all over the country enjoy, write Kristen Hickman and Karim Noorani for Stacker. The publication has compiled…
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Philadelphia Among America’s Most Stressed Cities, New Study Finds
Stress in some type or level is normal for just about anyone; however, it’s more common for some people and cities than others. A new…
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FOX 29’s Mike Jerrick Discovers Skin Cancer During Live TV Segment with Penn Dermatologist
Mike Jerrick, co-host of Good Day Philadelphia on FOX 29, was recently diagnosed with skin cancer during a live broadcast of the morning show, writes…
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What To Know About Wawa Welcome America 2025
The Wawa Welcome America festival will be returning to Philadelphia for its 34th consecutive year this summer between June 19 and July 4, 2025. Like…
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Americans Rank New Hope Among Top 15 Prettiest Small Towns in Nation
Americans recently selected their fifteen prettiest small towns in the United States, and New Hope proudly secured a spot on the list, writes Zobia Shazi…
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Aqua Pennsylvania’s New High-Tech Robot Helping to Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Contamination
Aqua Pennsylvania continues to lead the way in protecting public water systems through advanced testing of drinking water for polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as…
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Fix-A-Leak Week: Aqua Shares Tips to Save Water and Money
This week is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Fix-A-Leak Week (Mar. 17-23), and Aqua joins the EPA to remind homeowners of the significant environmental and financial…
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