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The history of one of the first Philadelphia festivals

The Sesquicentennial International Exposition is considered to be one of the first festivals ever held in Philadelphia. The event was dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. There was a lot of...

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Dawn Staley: The Queen of Basketball from North Philly

Dawn Staley is a titan of American basketball—a legendary player and coach, a three-time Olympic gold medalist as a player and a two-time gold...

History of the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia

The Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia is a popular venue for touring theatrical troupes and dance companies from other cities in the US. The modern...

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...

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...

Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival: Luxury for All

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...
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