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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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The Chinese Lantern Festival: Oriental Magic in Franklin Square

The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is a breathtaking light exhibition that annually transforms the historic Franklin Square into a luminous open-air gallery. Since its...

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 “Philadelphia Story”: The Film That Cemented the City’s Elite Myth

Philadelphia possesses a dual cultural heritage. It is the cradle of democracy, yet simultaneously an historic symbol of an unparalleled aristocratic elite. This second,...

Julian Abele: The Black Architect Who Shaped American Landmarks

Julian Abele, a prominent Black American architect, served as the chief designer in the offices of Horace Trumbauer. Over his career, he contributed to...

The Philadelphia Film Festival

The annual Philadelphia Film Festival was founded by the local Film Society. This two-week fall event showcases films of various genres from around the...
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