Topic: Philadelphia History

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member talks to fellow Citizen board member Angela Val, Visit Philly CEO, about making Philly the epicenter for resisting book bans through the use of "Little Freedom Libraries"

A government strategist has a radical idea for the historic park at the heart of a recent controversy over its William Penn statue

Philadelphians invented Girl Scout Cookies, bubblegum, the American schoolhouse, the computer — and the research that led to Covid-19 vaccines. Here are ways to celebrate the many firsts from our city on the first of this new year

A history lesson, including some scholarly conjecture, about Philadelphia’s New Year’s Day … phenomenon

30+ perfect presents from small local merchants for every tried-and-true Philadelphian on your 2023 list

Marcus Foster was a visionary principal of Simon Gratz High School before his murder in 1973. A visionary principal of today on why his message still matters

A sweeping public exhibition brings to life a remarkable (and remarkably under-appreciated) piece of Black history in Philadelphia

Here’s a breakdown — and a little history — about the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office

How an ornery Philadelphian came to re-embrace a four-letter word that is seriously overused — with due credit to this season’s Phillies fans

The culture, which turns 50 today, shaped the popular chef/ photographer, who has grown up with, clothed, fed and photographed musical legends from and in Philly. Here, some of his favorite moments