Culture
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Philadelphia Couple Dig Up 300-Year-Old Outhouses, Unearthing Treasures and History
Matt and Melissa Dunphy, a husband-and-wife team, are part of a small group of amateur archeologists digging up 300-year-old Philadelphia outhouses to uncover historic artifacts, writes Jeanne Erickson for the New York Post. Their excavations have uncovered glass bottles, pottery shards, and a variety of household items discarded by residents into privies. Some of these…
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Chadds Ford Work Underway to Preserve Black Church with Wyeth Ties
Efforts are being made in Chadds Ford to preserve the site of a historic Black church and cemetery known as Archie’s Corner, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Drones have been mapping the ruins, guided by anthropological archaeologist Jason Herrmann, with the University of Pennsylvania. “Archie’s Corner is really special in that not only do…
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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 Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High Street, West Chester). Tickets range in price from $26-$36.50 and are…
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West Chester University’s Jazz Festival Swings Back to Campus Mar. 18-21
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University invites jazz lovers to experience four days of inspired performances at the 36th Annual WCU Jazz Festival, Mar. 18-21. All concerts take place in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street, West Chester. Most concerts are free…
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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 Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. History Making Productions released the first episode of In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America, directed by Andrew Ferrett and written by historian…
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The Global Fight for American Freedom: 7 Immigrants Who Aided the Revolution
When we picture the American Revolution, names like George Washington or Benjamin Franklin often dominate the narrative. But the fight for independence depended on global talent foreign-born immigrants-turned-volunteers who crossed oceans and joined a cause that was not yet theirs. According to Claire Barrett of HistoryNet, seven such men played pivotal roles in shaping strategy,…
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Why Benjamin Franklin Chose Philadelphia: How a Boston Childhood Led Him to America’s Greatest Colonial City
Benjamin Franklin’s story usually begins with the famous scenes: the lightning rod, the Pennsylvania Gazette, the founding of the American Philosophical Society, or the long table at the Second Continental Congress where he sparred with John Adams and later helped shape the Declaration of Independence. But the story really starts much earlier, in a cramped…
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Fate of Century-Old West Goshen House in Judge’s Hands Amid Preservation Fight
A privately owned West Goshen house that has remained vacant and been deteriorating for more than 20 years is now at the center of a preservation fight, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Built more than a century ago and once regarded as impressive, the three-story fieldstone house, unofficially called Forsythe Farm, with its private bridge and stone mason…
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Downingtown Trestle Bridge to Undergo Redesign Amid Chester Valley Trail Expansion
Plans are underway to redesign Downingtown’s Trestle Bridge as part of long-term plans to extend the Chester Valley Trail, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The historic bridge has been out of commission since the 1980s, sitting untouched across the east Brandywine River. Stretching 1,450 feet long and 130 feet high, the structure will…
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Art Gallery in Chester Springs Prepares for Second Solo Exhibition of 2026
A Chester Springs hidden gem, Longview Farm & Gallery is a private residence that moonlights as an art gallery, showcasing local talent through rotating bimonthly exhibitions. After renovating the original 19th century hay barn on the property, Longview is open to the public on Sundays from 12-3 PM and the first Saturday of each month.…
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Delco Tattooer Wins Scrapple Sculpting Contest with Tush Push Carving
A Delaware County tattoo artist has been named the champion in Reading Terminal Market’s second annual Scrapple Sculpting Contest, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He took the prize for his sculpture, “Mush Push,” based on the Philadelphia Eagles Tush Push play. His sculpture was described as “advanced” and “ambitious,” as it pushed scrapple…
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SS United States Cost Various Owners Over $40M During Its Time in Philadelphia
The SS United States has cost its various owners over $40 million during the nearly three decades it has been docked in Philadelphia, write Ximena Conde and Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former luxury cruise liner, slated to be sunk into the Florida Panhandle to become an underwater tourist attraction, once hosted major…
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The Philadelphia Fort That Bought Washington’s Army Precious Time: The Heroic Stand at Fort Mifflin
If you’ve ever flown into Philadelphia from the New Jersey side, you’ve passed right over one of the most dramatic and least-known battles of the American Revolution. Fort Mifflin, now sitting directly beneath the landing pattern of jets heading into Philadelphia International Airport, looks quiet today. But in the fall of 1777, this muddy island…
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Presidents Day Explained: How the Holiday Began and the Delaware Valley’s Role
Today is Presidents Day. At the federal level, the holiday is still called Washington’s Birthday. It began as a tribute to George Washington after his death in 1799. Communities marked February 22 with speeches, parades, and public gatherings. In 1879, Congress made Washington’s Birthday a federal holiday in Washington, D.C. In 1885, it expanded nationwide…
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5 Places Where Washington Slept: A County-by-County Journey Across the Delaware Valley
You can’t have driven anywhere around the Delaware Valley without passing a place where George Washington is reported to have spent the night. From riverbank farmhouses to stone taverns and battlefield headquarters, the story of America’s first commander in chief is written across our back roads and boroughs, one restless night at a time. Washington’s…
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Rare Copy of Emancipation Proclamation Signed By Abraham Lincoln To Be Auctioned
There are just 27 known copies remaining of the only authorized and printed edition of the Emancipation Proclamation’s full text signed by President Abraham Lincoln and one of them is going on auction, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The rare copies, known as the Leland-Broker broadside, will be sold by British auction house…
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Augustinians Elect Drexel Hill Native Joseph Lawrence Farrell as New Prior General
Villanova graduate and Drexel Hill native Augustine Father Joseph Lawrence Farrell is the new prior general of the Order of St. Augustine in Rome. Father Farrell was elected Sept. 9 in Rome during the order’s 188th general chapter, with 73 brothers participating, writes Jina Christian for OSV News, as printed in the Catholic Review. Father…
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Upper Darby High Capital Project Means a Temporary Summer Stage Move to Haverford High School
Upper Darby Summer Stage, which has called Upper Darby High School home for decades, will be moving temporarily to Haverford High School for its summer season because of renovations at the high school. The move provides an opportunity to partner with the Haverford Township School District, states a Summer Stage release. “This collaboration marks an…
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