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18th Century Chocolate Maker Wowed Philly With His Confection
History

18th Century Chocolate Maker Wowed Philly With His Confection

For Valentine’s Day, Keshler Thibert unwraps the sweet history of popular chocolatier Benjamin Jackson

Be My Valentine: a History of Pagan Rituals and Lucrative Love Letters
History

Be My Valentine: a History of Pagan Rituals and Lucrative Love Letters

Keshler Thibert explores the origins of Valentine’s Day and how a few enterprising publishers in Philadelphia helped make the holiday a commercial sensation

A Mother’s Day Tribute to Philadelphia’s Female Pioneers in Law
History

A Mother’s Day Tribute to Philadelphia’s Female Pioneers in Law

Amy Cohen introduces us to trailblazing lawyers who broke gender barriers while navigating motherhood

Happy New Year from Hidden City
City Life

Happy New Year from Hidden City

Hidden City is taking a short winter vacation. We’ll be back on Tuesday, January 19

The Perfect Father’s Day Card For My Gay Dad
City Life

The Perfect Father’s Day Card For My Gay Dad

For Father’s Day, Amy Cohen shares memories of her civically engaged dad who came out as gay in the late 1970s and lived with HIV for 20 years

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About The Pleasure Chest* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)
City Life

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About The Pleasure Chest* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)

For Valentine’s Day, Amy Cohen takes us inside the oldest sex shop in Philadelphia and one of the longest-running small businesses in Rittenhouse Square

Happy New Year From Hidden City
City Life

Happy New Year From Hidden City

The Hidden City team is taking a short winter vacation. We’ll be back on Tuesday, January 21

Having a Good One This Holiday Season in Philadelphia
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Having a Good One This Holiday Season in Philadelphia

Seasons Greetings from Hidden City! Michael Bixler dives deep into the archives and brings back a bounty of Philly holiday cheer


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