This week in Philly history: The U.S. Marine Corps is founded in Philadelphia, and a city tavern transforms into its symbol
The eagle, globe, and anchor emblem is solid and respectful, and it looks great pinned to a dress-blue uniform. But a Philadelphia tavern may be the Devil Dogs' most iconic symbol. It’s featured on ...
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A brief history of Philly’s favorite street foods
Taste of Your Town is presenting the Philly Street Food Festival this weekend. Before you head down to the sports complex, ...
Philadelphia’s Historical Commission decides the Roundhouse is not worthy of preservation
Mayor Parker's administration appointees voted against preserving the former police headquarters, which is seen as a unique ...
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Coming Wednesday: New 'What If Series' reimagines Philly baseball history, starting with Negro legend Satchel Paige facing the 1950 Phillies
That’s the idea behind “What If Wednesday,” a new weekly series from the Philadelphia Baseball Review that dives into the ...
This week in Philly history: The Republican political machine loses control of the city after a nearly century-long reign
On Nov. 6, 1951, Democratic candidates were elected as mayor and district attorney, ending the reign of the GOP political machine.
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How Drexel University is Seen in ‘Philadelphia Revealed’
See how Dragons left their touch on the exhibition — and what objects came from Drexel alumni and even the University itself.
Election Day 2024 weather in Philadelphia could be one of the warmest on record. A look at history.
Temperatures on Election Day 2024 could be some of the warmest ever recorded in Philadelphia for a presidential election.
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Cavs Make History with 13-0 Start, Donovan Mitchell Leads Comeback in Philly
becoming just the sixth team in league history to start a season 13-0. In a thrilling 114-106 victory over the Philadelphia ...
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Philadelphia City Council to vote on renaming Taney Street in city's Grays Ferry neighborhood
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Taney wrote the Dred Scott decision in 1857, ruling that Black Americans were not and ...
Eagles' Dallas Goedert still using advice from Zach Ertz as franchise legend makes return to Philadelphia
There's no concern Zach Ertz will be booed when he makes his return to Philadelphia on Thursday night in a Washington ...
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Philadelphia has chance to have record highs on Wednesday. Here's the full forecast.
The most recent 80-degree November day was on Nov. 4, 2015. We've only reached the 80 mark in November 11 times in Philadelphia history, and today could be No. 12. We started the month of November ...