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New Book Examines Three Centuries of Civic Reform in Philadelphia
History

New Book Examines Three Centuries of Civic Reform in Philadelphia

Kimberly Haas sits down with author Richardson Dilworth to discuss his new book, “Reforming Philadelphia, 1682-2022”

Bad Things in Philadelphia: Stealing Elections on Skid Row
History

Bad Things in Philadelphia: Stealing Elections on Skid Row

Hidden City’s Skid Row scholar Steve Metraux examines rigged polling in the 1950s and the flophouse vote

Breaking Barriers and the Evolution of Black Female Politicians in Philadelphia
History

Breaking Barriers and the Evolution of Black Female Politicians in Philadelphia

On November 7 Kamala Harris made history by becoming the first African American and the first female vice president-elect. To mark the occasion Keshler Thibert takes a look at groundbreaking Black female politicians in Philadelphia, past and present

Honoring Universal Suffrage & the Election Day Riots of 1871
History

Honoring Universal Suffrage & the Election Day Riots of 1871

As Philly polling stations prepare for Tuesday’s municipal elections, Amy Cohen takes a look at the local election of 1871 that ended in racial violence and political upheaval

The Urban Conversation Of Row House Window Displays
Art & Design

The Urban Conversation Of Row House Window Displays

Mabel Rosenheck peeks inside the front window to examine Philly’s tradition of row house expression

Fraud Claims, “Rigged” Election In Northern Liberties (1838)
History

Fraud Claims, “Rigged” Election In Northern Liberties (1838)

With the ghosts of Andrew Jackson and Nicholas Biddle haunting Trump and Clinton, Harry K recalls another polarizing, pivotal election

FDR Left Out Of DNC Day One, But Here He Is, Franklin Field, 1936
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FDR Left Out Of DNC Day One, But Here He Is, Franklin Field, 1936

Left out of DNC Day One, FDR–and his liberal coalition–was the crucible of the present day Democratic Party and a sea change in Philadelphia politics. He accepted the 1936 Democratic Party nomination at Franklin Field; here is his speech in full


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