History A Lesson on Structural Racism and Redemption at Northeast High School Amy Cohen traces the history of how Northeast High School went from the brainchild of white flight to Philly’s most diverse student body
History Phantom Piers, Lost Raftsmen, and Deforestation on the Delaware River Tim Kerner explores the history of Philadelphia’s lumber industry and its impact on Pennsylvania’s natural resources
History Revolutionary War Hero Thaddeus Kościuszko Ages Well in New Era of Social Justice Continental Army colonel and anti-slavery advocate Thaddeus Kościuszko left an indelible mark on America. Amy Cohen surveys his life and principles through a contemporary lens
History In Philadelphia, Black Tour Guides Balance Local History With “His Story” Keshler Thibert examines the persistent racial divide between traditional interpretation and marginalization in the historic tour industry
History Catching Up With a Baseball Legend in Port Richmond The 2020 Major League Baseball season cautiously begins today with no fans in the stands and just 60 games. Kimberly Haas introduces us to a little-known local celebrity of the sport: The Neatsfoot Oil Refineries Corporation
History Confronting our History: A Monumental Challenge On the eve of Independence Day 2020, Amy Cohen uncovers some inconvenient truths about our nation’s first president and a war memorial in Washington Square
History A Performance of Freedom The policing of Black bodies began as soon as there was a Philadelphia. Nathaniel Popkin traces this long history and suggests how today’s protests continue and also defy it
History Discovering Louisa Charlotte Burr: Abolitionist, Mother, and Unsung Hero Keshler Thibert introduces us to Louisa Charlotte Burr, a little-know abolitionist who worked behind the scenes to better the lives and empower African Americans
