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The American Revolution 'traitor' who longed to return to Philly
The announcement of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia. Hulton Archive via Getty Images
The American Revolution’s triumphant story of democracy and freedom overlooks loyalists who paid a steep price for alle...
Philly's legacy in the Underground Railroad
A large-scale version of artist Alvin Pettit’s design of a Harriet Tubman statue is coming to Philadelphia. Courtesy of Alvin Pettit
How Harriet Tubman and Philadelphia abolitionists coordinated dangerous journeys to freedom
By Ni...
Girard’s garments reflect importance of women’s domestic labor in early Philadelphia
Do these look like the socks of the wealthiest man in America? Courtesy of Girard College History Collections, Author provided (no reuse)
Stockings once worn by Philly’s wealthiest man show the value of women’s mending in early America...
'Brain break' app tries to get Philly students moving -- with more screen time
Brain breaks improve neural connections your brain makes between new information and prior knowledge. Mihaela Rosu/iStock/Getty Images Plus
The new brain break app for Philadelphia students raises questions about more screen time
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Paid summer editorial internship now open at The Conversation U.S.
Paid summer internship: Editorial intern (Local News Project)
Deadline: April 22, 2026
The Conversation U.S. is hiring a paid summer editorial intern to support its Local News Project — including coverage in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh....
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