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Before the Revolution Was Fought with Guns, Philadelphia’s Thomas Paine Sparked Dissent with His Pen
Before the Revolution was fought with guns and bayonets, Thomas Paine fought it with words. Words that were sharper, louder, and more dangerous than any…
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How a Philadelphia Bake Sale at Broad and Arch Launched the Girl Scout Cookie Empire
The Girl Scout cookie craze, which now sells over 200 million boxes annually, began with a single experiment at Philadelphia’s Broad and Arch streets in…
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Philadelphia Residents Weigh Options for New Intercity Bus Terminal Site
The City has narrowed down its search for a site to build a intercity bus terminal to three options, and local residents were recently in…
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“Remember the Ladies”: 12 Philadelphia Women Who Shaped a Revolution
Everyone knows the story of Betsy Ross and the first American flag, sewn in a small upholstery shop on Arch Street in Old City Philadelphia.…
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Philadelphia Intercity Bus Terminal Site Search Now Down to Three Potential Options
Philadelphia’s Department of Planning and Development has been in search of a new, permanent intercity bus terminal site as it also works on temporarily reopening…
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These Newcomers Are Ones to Watch in Philly’s 2026 Food and Drink Scene
Philadelphia’s food and beverage scene keeps evolving, with many newcomers set to offer memorable dining experiences and impressive drink selections in 2026, writes Jason Sheehan…
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More Than a Store: Why Wawa Is Part of Daily Life in the Delaware Valley
There’s a moment most people in the Delaware Valley know well. The car idles. The radio hums. You’re not quite ready to go home, or…
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U.S. Penny’s 232-Year History Begins and Ends in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, where the penny was born, will also mark the end of its 232-year journey, except for the millions of coins tucked away in jars…
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Betsy Ross House Aims to Cement Seamstress’ Role in American History
The Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia recently uncovered new evidence supporting the claim that a seamstress sewed the first Stars and Stripes national flag in…
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West Philadelphia Neighborhood Transforms After Years of Crime, Thanks to Community Partnership
The West Philadelphia community at 52nd and Arch streets have seen a reduction in crime after it has spent years plagued by it, write Hayden…
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This App Helps You Find Philly’s Public Restrooms, Water Fountains, and More
A web app called PHLASK is helping tourists, families, and even Philadelphia residents locate and access certain resources throughout the city, writes Angie Bacha for…
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Mitchell & Ness Displays Renewed Commitment to Philadelphia With Major Announcements
For Mitchell & Ness, 2025 is a year of new beginnings as the vintage sports apparel company has made three major announcements, writes Jake Blumgart…
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Historic Center City Building, Once Home to Philadelphia Elks Lodge, Hits Market for $5.75M
A historic Center City building, once home to the Philadelphia Elks Lodge and later the Salvation Army, is currently on the market for $5.75 million,…
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Five Iron Golf to Open Third Philadelphia Location in 2025
Five Iron Golf, which already has two locations in Philadelphia is soon opening its third, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Known for…
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First Baptist Church of Philadelphia is One of the Nation’s Oldest Churches
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, founded in 1698, has a very long history in the city and is one of the oldest churches in the…
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Largest Vessel To Ever Visit the U.S. East Coast Pulls Into the Port of Philadelphia
The Port of Philadelphia recently welcomed the largest container ship to ever visit America’s East Coast, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Its name…
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After Mayoral Run, Allan Domb Still Eyes Bettering the City By Investing in Its Future
Despite losing the mayoral primaries in May, former City Councilman Allan Domb hasn’t lost sight of why he decided to run for office in the…
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