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David Rittenhouse: The Self-Taught Genius of Philadelphia

David Rittenhouse was a renowned inventor and astronomer, mathematician and clockmaker, surveyor and public official. For many years, he was a member of the American Philosophical Society, rising through its ranks from curator to president....

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Drag balls in Philadelphia: a retrospective

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...

History of the Philadelphia Folk Festival

The event, which originated in the past century, drew thousands of people to Philadelphia's main stage each year. Famous local performers, amateurs and national...

The Story of Actress and TV Host Paige Davis

American television host and actress Paige Davis rose to fame as the host of the home renovation reality show Trading Spaces. The program aired...

Will Smith: The Star-Studded Journey of an Actor from Philadelphia

American actor Will Smith got his start in the entertainment industry as a rapper. By the time he was 20, he was already a...

The story of the Philadelphia band Grayscale

The legendary American rock band from Pennsylvania was founded by five local enthusiasts. In a relatively short period of time, the group has achieved...
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