History The Forgotten Fame of Anna Dickinson For Women’s History Month Amy Cohen introduces us to one of the most famous women in American history that you’ve likely never heard of before
History New Exhibition Maps the History of North Philadelphia Temple University’s Special Collections Research Center illustrates the evolution of a neighborhood through photographs and archival materials
History Dear SEPTA: Bring Regional Rail Service Back to Tioga Ed Duffy explores the positive impact of reactivating an old, abandoned train stop in North Philadelphia
History Sansom Street Beatnik Bust Recalls the Bad Old Days of Center City Nick Fiorellini recounts Frank Rizzo’s coffeeshop raids where his Center City police squad targeted gay men and interracial couples
History Imagining a Route to Freedom Aboard the Underground Railroad Kimberly Haas takes us on an epic journey where she traces a potential path to freedom from Maryland to Philadelphia
History New Tour Highlights Underground Railroad Sites in Upper Darby Bart Everts explores a self-guided tour of hidden Black history in Delaware County
History More Than a Month: The Importance of Teaching Black History Year-round Amy Cohen examines the decades-long push to require an African-American history course in Philadelphia’s public schools
History Adoration Conquers Adversity in These Philadelphia Love Stories In honor of Valentine’s Day, Keshler Thibert introduces us to Black, brown, and interracial couples throughout Philadelphia’s history that fought for love and equality
