Topic: Philadelphia History
The Disappearing Generation — Thanking a World War II Veteran
Thousands of the Greatest Generation have died from Covid-19 this spring. This Memorial Day, we catch up with—and thank—a local 95-year-old World War II vet
By Larry Platt
The Most Famous Soup You’ve Never Heard Of
The latest episode of the food history podcast examines the roots of pepper pot soup, sold by Campbell’s for 110 years. No, it was not invented in Camden
By Tonya Hopkins
Beyond the Bell
Two Haverford alums are filling a niche in Philly’s tourist economy: Tours featuring lesser-known American heroes
By Elizabeth Warner
Philadelphia Black History Month All-Stars
A spotlight on some of Philadelphia's African-American heroes
By Charles Barkley
Philadelphia The Great Experiment
The latest from Sam Katz’s History Making Productions looks at the golden age of Wanamaker —when civic leaders didn’t wait for permission
By Jamie Bogert
A Legacy for the 21st Century
History Making Production’s biopic tells the story of a Philly legend, whose statue was unveiled this morning
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
City Controller
The city’s designated auditor has a lot of auditing to do
By J.P. Romney
Philly Corruption All-Stars (The Full List)
Get 'em all here. Print, trade with friends...be outraged
Philly Corruption All-Stars (2010s)
"I do what the f*ck I want."
Philly Corruption All-Stars (2000s)
"He was drunk with power"