William Penn
William Penn is an English writer, theologian, and Quaker leader who founded the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1681.
He championed religious freedom and the rule of law, negotiated fair treaties with the Lenape, and laid out Philadelphia’s grid-style plan.
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How Philadelphia Invented Modern America — and Why It Still Matters
While most American cities have a history, Philadelphia has a blueprint. Much of the concepts that are common in American society — from public libraries…
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Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts Is Now an Outdoor Gallery Featuring 42 Banners by 9 Local Artists
No ticket. No reservation. No velvet rope. Nine Philadelphia artists. Forty-two large-scale banners. South Broad Street transformed into an open-air gallery that belongs to everyone.…
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Rare Ben Franklin Memorabilia, Recently Displayed At Library Company of Philadelphia, To Be Auctioned in June
Dozens of memorabilia that once belonged to Benjamin Franklin are soon going up for auction, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Franklin memorabilia…
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Newtown is Quietly Becoming Bucks County’s Most In-demand Town
On any given evening, State Street in Newtown earns its reputation. Restaurants packed. Sidewalks busy. Shops with steady foot traffic. Not just on weekends, but…
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The Founding City: Why Philadelphia Was the Heart of the American Revolution
Why Philadelphia? When most people picture the American Revolution, they see muskets flashing in Boston, redcoats marching through New York, or Washington’s army crossing the…
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Learn How Philadelphia Neighborhoods Earned Their Names
Philadelphia is a historic city of neighborhoods. Each one has a story as to how they earned their names, and a Reddit page has compiled…
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Meet the Urban Planner and Architect Who Transformed Philadelphia Into the City We Know Today
While William Penn is widely regarded as the founder and namesake of Pennsylvania, less people know about the man he inspired, who would later become…
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In Colonial Philadelphia, Catholics Found Rare Haven for Public Worship
For years, Catholics across the Mid-Atlantic were often subject to legal limits and social distrust during the colonial era, but Pennsylvania provided an extraordinary exception…
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Hidden Historic Homes of Chester County: Looking Through Windows of the Past
Chester County is steeped in history, and the perfect way to look into the window of the past is through architecture. Over the decades, dozens…
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We Are Not Alone: Chester Counties Beyond Pennsylvania
Our Chester County is a place where locals and visitors enjoy living, working, and playing. While not the largest county in Pennsylvania, it is the wealthiest, leading to an influx…
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Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon: How Kevin’s Father Designed the Modern Philadelphia We Know
When I graduated from Collingdale High School in Delaware County in 1971, I went off to college in Milwaukee thinking I was going to be…
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40-Acre Historic Property Called Summer Duck Lane Restored in Chester County
In West Marlborough Township, a 40-acre property known as Summer Duck Lane blends historic charm with thoughtful restoration, writes Laurel Anderson for County Lines Magazine. …
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Ben Franklin Parkway Redesign May Finally Be on Its Way
The Ben Franklin Parkway is one of the most dangerous roads in Philadelphia, but its long-planned redesign may finally be on its way, writes David…
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Calder Gardens, Philadelphia’s Newest and Most Unique Museum, Has Finally Arrived
Calder Gardens has finally opened to the public after several years of planning and construction. The $90 million project is now the newest attraction to…
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Calder Gardens Opens This September as a Unique Art Experience
Calder Gardens, nearing the end of its development on the Parkway, will offer visitors a truly unique art-viewing experience, writes Sarah Jordan for Philadelphia Magazine. …
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Calder Gardens Finally Has An Official Opening Date
Calder Gardens, Philadelphia’s newest museum, has signified Sunday, September 21 as its official opening date, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. The opening will mark the…
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Ending the Curse of Billy Penn
Under a long-standing gentleman’s agreement, no building in Philadelphia could rise higher than the hat of William Penn’s statue atop City Hall. But in 1987, after that…
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Stunning Equestrian Estate Hits Market in Furlong
Located in the heart of historic Bucks County in Furlong, Fieldstone Farm is a stunning equestrian estate that seamlessly combines 18th-century craftsmanship with modern luxury,…
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