Tag: Benjamin Franklin

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WSJ: Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia is America’s Smallest National Park

The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia carries the often mispronounced name of the Polish-born Revolutionary War hero and military engineer and is also…

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WSJ: Why Jon Bon Jovi’s Admiration for Philadelphia Native Benjamin Franklin is ‘So Deep’

Jon Bon Jovi, a world-famous rock star, recently revealed his strong admiration for Philadelphia native Benjamin Franklin, writes Lane Florsheim for The Wall Street…

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Pottstown Funeral Home Sheds Light on Why People Leave Coins on Headstones

There are several theories on why people leave coins on headstones and one of the local traditions leads all the way back to Benjamin Franklin…

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Most Illustrations of Ben Franklin’s Philadelphia Kite Experiment Filled with Historical Inaccuracies

Most of the illustrations of Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment on the outskirts of Philadelphia are riddled with historical inaccuracies, writes Jennifer Ouellette for Ars…

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Collaboration Between Two Philadelphia Museums Attempts to Answer Ben Franklin’s ‘Sun Rising or Setting’ Question

Despite being separated by just a few blocks, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the African American Museum in Philadelphia rarely share the same…

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Relative of Marshallton Founder Had Gift from Benjamin Franklin in His Attic

James Marshall, a relative of Humphry Marshall—the namesake of Marshallton—had a gift that was given to the scientist by Benjamin Franklin nearly 200…

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Local Cause-Related Protests Are Nothing New, as Evidenced by an Abington Quaker from 1700s

The newsworthy, cause-driven, high-profile protests of today are really nothing new. Marcus Rediker, in Smithsonian Magazine, demonstrated their area longevity in his profile…

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West Chester Native's Husband — an International Cricket Star — Brings New Life to Region’s History with the Sport

Last summer, Liam Plunkett, a cricket star who won the World Cup with England in 2019, moved with his wife, West Chester native Emeleah Erb…

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Despite Owning Property in Chester County, Benjamin Franklin, Unlike Pal George, Never Actually Slept Here

Despite owning a sizable property in southern Chester County, there is no proof that Benjamin Franklin ever actually slept here, writes Michael Rellahan for The…

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Winery in Landenberg a 'Labor of Love' for Fifth-Generation Farmers from the Midwest

Sarah and Ben Cody, owners of 1723 Vineyards in Landenberg, are looking forward to a busy and exciting year for their winery, writes Paul Vigna…

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LinkedIn for Young Professionals or Young at Heart

“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.”– Benjamin Franklin

As a young professional, you have more years…

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Apology from Ben Franklin a Precursor to Today’s Fight over Lies, Hate on Social Media

Benjamin Franklin’s apology printed on June 10, 1731 in his Pennsylvania Gazette was a precursor to today’s fight over lies and hate on…

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5 Things You Didn’t Know about the Brandywine River

By Grace Knickerbocker

As reported last week, The Brandywine River is one of four rivers nominated in Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers’ (POWR) River…