American actress Kim Delaney, who was born and raised in Philadelphia, has an extensive filmography and an eventful personal life. Her breakout role came as Detective Diane Russell in the drama series NYPD Blue. For...
Actor Seth Green, a familiar face to audiences today, first stepped onto a set at the tender age of 7. By age 10, he had already made his big-screen debut in the film The Hotel...
American stand-up comedian, television host, and actor Bob Saget was best known for his role in the sitcom "Full House" and as the narrator of the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother." In the U.S.,...
In 1921, the United States was in the grip of Prohibition, the popular song "Someday I'll Find You" was a hit, and the legendary tenor Enrico Caruso passed away on August 2. That same year,...
Ethel Barrymore was a member of the renowned Barrymore acting dynasty, a Philadelphia native who graced both stage and screen, ultimately winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She is the grandaunt of Drew...
The "International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine," famously known as the Centennial International Exhibition, took place in Philadelphia from May 10 to November 10, 1876. It was the first...
Rittenhouse Row is a spring festival in Philadelphia that takes over Walnut Street every year. It's a true street celebration where you can enjoy live music, various family-friendly activities, local products, and signature dishes and...
Drag ball culture emerged in the United States in the mid-nineteenth century, bringing together LGBT youth representatives from African-American and Latin-American backgrounds. It was...
Philadelphia native Kevin Hart began his stand-up comedy career shortly after graduating from high school, but his path to stardom was defined by turning...
John Wanamaker was a successful merchant, as well as a prominent religious, civic, and political figure. He is considered a pioneer of modern marketing...
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