Christmas
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Where the Revolution Lives Today: 5 Philadelphia Area Revolutionary War Sites to Visit This Winter (Plus a Bonus)
After spending a month living inside the stories and settings of the American Revolution and riding the excitement around Ken Burns’ new series (Now streaming…
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This Philadelphia-Based Chocolate Brand’s Candies Won’t Be On Shelves This Easter
Easter is less than a month away, and Philadelphians looking for their favorite chocolates may notice one prominent candy maker’s products won’t be available for…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the most important event in world…
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1834 Benjamin Franklin Portrait Painted By Philadelphia Artist, Other Memorabilia Put Up For Auction By Founding Father’s Descendants
Benjamin Franklin’s portrait painted by Philadelphia portrait artist Thomas Sully and his daughter Jane Cooper Sully in 1834 has been put up for auction by…
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Looking to Recycle Your Christmas Tree? Here Are Some Options in Philadelphia
With Christmas and 2025 now in the rearview, many are looking for ways to discard of their Christmas trees. However, they don’t have to be…
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Book Excerpt: A Brief History of the Mummers Parade: A Philadelphia Tradition Since 1901
The following is an excerpt from Greater Philadelphia and the World (Vol.3), the third of a three-volume book series. The Greater Philadelphia: A New History…
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The Philly Goat Project Celebrates Sixth Annual ‘Christmas Tree-Cycle’
For the sixth consecutive year, the Philly Goat Project will be putting together its “Christmas Tree-Cycle,” writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. The “Christmas Tree-Cycle” turns…
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Could Gen Z Be the Key to Reviving the Christmas Tree Industry?
Several reports suggest that Gen Z and Millennials could be fueling the Christmas tree industry this year compared to older generations, writes Emily Bloch for…
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PHILADELPHIA Today Wishes You Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
PHILADELPHIA Today would like to wish our subscribers, readers, partners, and neighbors a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We’re grateful for your continued support and for being part of the community we’re proud…
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These Philadelphia Christmas-Themed Bars Offer Festive Escape into World of Holiday Splendor
Philadelphia is home to several Christmas-themed bars that create a self-contained world of holiday splendor, complete with elaborate decorations, a festive holiday soundtrack, cozy drinks,…
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Meet the Philly Artist Responsible For Designing the ‘A Philly Special Christmas’ Album Cover
This year’s “A Philly Special Christmas” album has been very popular due to the musical talents it showcases from some of the city’s favorite Philadelphia…
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Longwood Gardens’ Christmas Festival Drives Economic Boost to Kennett Square
The annual Longwood Christmas festival brings a steady wave of visitors who give Kennett Square and the surrounding towns a noticeable economic boost throughout the…
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This Christmas Season, Check Out These Special Light Displays in Bucks County
This holiday season, hop in your car and take a trip around Bucks County to see some of the best house displays, featuring spectacular lights,…
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Get the Most Out of Your Food and Beverage Cravings At Philadelphia’s 2025 Christmas Village
Christmas Village is back in Philadelphia, featuring a Ferris wheel, double-decker carousel, ice skating, and a wide range of food and drink options that you…
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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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‘Bigger and Better Than Ever,’ The Philly Holiday Tree Returns for 2025 Holiday Season
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with that, Welcome America has arrived with the Philly Holiday Tree as the city prepares for the upcoming…
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Revolutionary November: PBS Docuseries Brings The Revolution Home to Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
Before the world called it the American Revolution, the fight for independence began right here, in the fields, taverns, meeting houses, and muddy crossroads of…
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9 Must-Visit Revolutionary War Attractions Near Valley Forge National Historical Park
If you’ve explored the hallowed grounds of Valley Forge National Historical Park and are eager to delve deeper into the Revolutionary War’s rich history, the…
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