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SS United States recap 2026

Looking back at 2025: Philly said bon voyage to the SS United States

There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.

No cruising sign

After 15 years, the President's House Site continues to tell the story of slavery in Philly

President's House anniversary

Help restore a piece of Wildwood Boardwalk history: Fundraiser underway to save retired tram car

Wildwood Tram Car

Still shopping for holiday gifts? Here are 14 books with Philly ties

Book gift guide

Could a 'registry of historic eateries' help New Jersey's diners?

saving NJ diners

Philadelphia 250

U.S. Mint releases new coins for America's 250th anniversary. Will they become prized among collectors?

2026 coin liberty bell

Eastern State’s winter series spotlights hope in hard places

Eastern State Shared Light

Philly is looking for a semiquincentennial poster. Here's how to submit a design.

Semiquincentennial poster

Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, agrees to merger with Temple University

Temple merger

Transportation secretary says flyers should 'dress up.' Here's what people wore to the Philly airport 50 years ago

Philly airport vintage photos

Franklin Institute to close long-running air show exhibit in January

Franklin Air Show

When FDR moved Thanksgiving to an earlier date in 1939, he killed a Philly holiday tradition

Thanksgiving Penn Cornell

SS United States documentary to show ship's journey from Philly to sea floor

SS United States doc

Ken Burns' new series highlights some lesser-known revolutionaries from Philly and South Jersey

Ken Burns doc history

Independence Hall to close for two months for renovations to prepare for 2026 festivities

Independence Hall closing 2026

Herr's holds chip contest for America's 250th birthday, featuring flavors that embody freedom, liberty and unity

Herr's 2026 contest

James Garfield, the focus of a new Netflix show, didn't want to be president. But a Philly man's ploy put him on the ballot

Death by Lightning Netflix

Researchers create 'digital monument' to site of 2019 South Philly refinery explosion

pes refinery

Dick Cheney broke tradition with his 'unabashedly partisan' speech at the 2000 Republican National Convention

Dick Cheney Philadelphia

East Wing demolition speaks to Trump's 'lack of interest' in the role of first ladies, St. Joseph's historian says

East Wing Michelle Obama

This provocative table spread has cups of toxic waste and a plate that illustrates the Centralia mine fire

Toxicological tablecloth Becky Howland

250 years ago, Ben Franklin met with a French spy in Old City to urge support for American independence

Benjamin Franklin spy

How pumpkins became America's fall obsession spans thousands of years

pumpkin evolution

Sinking of SS United States to be livestreamed using drones and underwater cameras

SS United States livestream

New book series highlights untold stories and unsung heroes that helped shape Philly region

penn press books

Museum of the American Revolution exhibit examines the enduring influence of the Declaration of Independence

Museum of the American Revolution - The Declaration's Journey

Volunteers are cataloging NPS markers targeted by Trump, including at Independence National Park

NPS signs archive

Glowing minerals and a meteorite will now be on permanent display at the Science History Institute

Science History Institute minerals

Navy's parade of ships on the Delaware River brings people from throughout U.S. to celebrate its 250th anniversary

Navy parade

Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, C-SPAN turns its focus to the nation's founding and its progress

C-SPAN Independence Hall

Germantown to offer pass that gives access to 9 historic neighborhood sites

Germantown One Pass

This mold of Abraham Lincoln's face is one of many treasures in the mysterious Masonic Temple

Abraham Lincoln life mask

President's House display on George Washington's slaves remains despite White House scrutiny — for now

President's House Site

Ken Burns aims to challenge 'superficial version' of the Revolutionary War with six-part PBS docuseries

Ken Burns Revolutionary War

Estate that was George Washington's headquarters during Revolutionary War hits market for $3.3 million

Washington HQ Home

UArts' archives to be preserved by Historical Society of Pennsylvania

University of the Arts Archives

Philly to get 14 new state historical markers, including for Bellevue hotel, Kensington riots

Philadelphia Historical Markers

Philly woman, who served in Army postal unit depicted in Netflix movie, to receive military headstone

6888 Battalion WWII

Gloria Dei Episcopal Church to restore bell with ties to 1776 celebrations of America's independence

Gloria Dei Bell restoration

Washington’s Farewell brings history and tastings to Old City

Carpenters' Hall

Have thoughts on democracy? Visit Philly wants you to give a TED Talk in 2026

Kimmel Center TED Talk

For 20 years, Free at Noon concerts have showcased locals, legends and rising stars like Adele in 2009

free at noon 1,000th show

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A recession pop dance party offers a New Year’s Eve night on a budget in Philly

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Smoking 'a few harmless joints' a month can hurt school performance, study says

Weed Use Teens

Here's where to recycle your Christmas tree in Philly

Christmas Tree Recycling

The classic mystery ‘Clue’ hits the stage in Philadelphia this January

CLUE photo for Forrest Theater

As NBA trade season begins, four Sixers officially become eligible to be traded

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