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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 story of Charles Yerkes’s success

One of the most famous financiers of the second half of the nineteenth century was born in the City of Brotherly Love. Charles Yerkes...

Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Philadelphia?

The City of Brotherly Love may not appear to be as popular for holiday celebrations as other large American cities. However, only at first...

Imogene Coca: A Philadelphia Comedian’s Story

Known for her incredible "rubber face" that could pull off any expression, American comedian Imogene Coca was a true force of nature in entertainment....

Philadelphia and the 1876 Centennial Exhibition

The "International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil and Mine," famously known as the Centennial International Exhibition, took place in Philadelphia...

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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