‘This history is here’: Philadelphia was home to the first college established to grant medical degrees to women

For women who hoped to become physicians in the mid-1800s, Philadelphia was the place to be. They came from all over the ...
WHYY

Philadelphia launches a history scholarship program for students and teachers as part of the nation’s 250th celebrations

People with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Chris Preperato for Carpenters’ Hall) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us ...
6abc News

6abc is In Pursuit of Philadelphia History

250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, creating a new nation. But Philadelphia's history begins well before the events at Independence Hall. History Making ...
The Jewish Exponent

Jewish Historic Philadelphia Leader Helps Bring in US’ 250th Anniversary in Style

Amy Needle has been working in Philadelphia’s history sector for a long time, but this year is a special one for her, for Philadelphia and the country as a whole. The year 2026 marks the 250th ...