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Secret Cave That Used to Serve as Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws Discovered in Bucks County
A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws–British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in…
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How Philadelphia’s John Fitch Launched America’s First Steamboat on the Delaware River in 1787
Long before Robert Fulton became a household name, a lesser-known inventor was already churning up the Delaware River. In 1787, John Fitch launched what is…
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10 Ways This Man and His Malvern Company Changed the Way Ordinary Americans Invest
A company founded at Valley Forge manages more than $12 trillion in assets, owns major stakes in nearly every major American corporation, and quietly helped…
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Philadelphia Historic Register Eyes Chinatown Factory That Revolutionized American Cosmetics
The former Tetlow Manufacturing Company building in Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood could soon earn a place on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, writes Aaron Moselle…
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Wawa Has 1,200 Stores, 1 Billion Customers, and Millionaire Cashiers. Its ESOP Ownership Model Is Why
Most convenience store chains follow a familiar path. Go public. Scale fast. Answer to shareholders. Wawa took a different route, and that choice still shapes…
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Historic Rock Ford Leads Lancaster’s Role as an America250 Epicenter
As the nation gears up to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, one historic site in Lancaster is stepping into the spotlight as a…
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Brothers with Springfield Roots Behind America250PADelco Shirts
Three Springfield-raised brothers, Ryan, Pat, and Brett Cassidy, launched an apparel brand honoring their Delco roots, creatively named Phillygoat, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily…
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The Revolution Happened Here: 10 Philadelphia Area Battles That Shaped the Fight for Independence
Before the world called it the American Revolution, it began right here along the Delaware River, across the rolling farms of Chester County, and in…
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WCU Museum Studies Students Create One-of-a-Kind Exhibit Celebrating America’s 250th
As America readies for its 250th birthday, students in the Museum Studies Program at West Chester University are also busily preparing. The WCU students are…
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Philadelphia’s Ring It On Campaign Officially Kicks Off As City Drives Investments Across 20 Commercial Corridors
Philadelphia has officially kicked off its Ring It On! One Philly: A United Celebration campaign, with the first of 20 community festivals set to take…
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‘The Woman Question’ to Premiere at People’s Light May 6-24
People’s Light will premiere The Woman Question, a powerful and imaginative new play that brings to life the extraordinary, untold stories of women who studied medicine…
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WCU Celebrates 250th Signing of ‘The Declaration of Independence’ with a Gathering of PA’s 10 Frederick Douglass Institutes
West Chester University (WCU) has a one-of-a-kind link to our nation’s founding principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness… Famed Abolitionist, Orator, and…
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‘60 Minutes’ Highlights Philadelphia’s Central Role in America’s Shipbuilding Revival
America has been struggling in the shipbuilding department for decades now, but Philadelphia could play a critical role in the potential of the nation’s industrial…
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Philadelphia Region Braces for Busy Filming Year in 2026
The Philadelphia region’s film industry is gearing up for its busiest year yet, driven by $100 million in state tax credits and growing international interest,…
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The Doo Wop Project Brings ‘Echoes of the Street’ to West Chester University Mar. 28
America’s premier Doo Wop group, The Doo Wop Project, will bring their brand-new 90-minute show, Echoes of the Street, to West Chester University (WCU) on…
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Philadelphia Listed Among 5 Potential Host Cities for 2028 Democratic National Convention
Philadelphia has been named among five cities as frontrunners to potentially host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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‘In Pursuit’ Docuseries Explores 400 Years of America’s History Through Philadelphia’s Lens
A new streaming series blends modern footage, historical reenactments, and interviews to tell the story of America through the lens of its birthplace, Philadelphia, writes…
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Chester County OIC Named Nonprofit Beneficiary of 2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars
Chester County OIC (CCOIC) has been selected as the nonprofit beneficiary of this year’s VISTA NextGen Superstars program, an honor that highlights the organization’s growing…
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