Topic: semiquincentennial 250th
What Does Freedom Taste Like?
Herr's "Flavored by Philly" chip contest returns with a patriotic twist.
By Jason Sheehan
Let’s Rethink What it Means to “Touch the Bell”
A call to action for all Philadelphians
By Thomas Devaney
The Opposite of the Philly Shrug
Crime and poverty have plagued Philadelphia since William Penn’s day. Philly gun violence interrupter Mazzie Casher has historic yet modern solutions
By Malcolm Burnley
More Open Streets, Please
How to expand Center City District’s winning formula to more Philly neighborhoods
By Jon Geeting
Philadelphia, Art City
Katherine Sachs’ ArtPhilly has commissioned 34 new works and a citywide festival for America’s 250th celebration. And that’s just the start
By Courtney DuChene
What Philly Really Needs in 2026
A Philadelphia tourism and cultural marketer argues for a different type of legacy for the city’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary
By Bill Gehrman
Can We Still Throw an Epic 250th Birthday Party?
So far, Philadelphia’s schemes to celebrate the nation’s Semiquincentennial have had their fair share of setbacks and doubters. Is it too late to make next year’s celebration of America our best yet?
By Courtney DuChene
Late for the Party — or Right on Time?
Philadelphia doesn't need to celebrate our 250th with monuments, says the director of Philly Truce. Let’s do it with a movement that shows the world what we’re about
By Mazzie Casher
Countdown to the 250th
The second annual pep rally for Philadelphia’s celebration of the country’s semiquincentennial is a fundraiser and party for planning our country’s birthday bash
By Lauren McCutcheon
PHILADELPHIA250’s “Leave a Legacy” Kickoff Workshop
Planning has begun for Philly’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. An event next week will launch a citywide search for ways to memorialize the event by the people, for all the people
By Jessica Blatt Press
