Tag: history

Philadelphia and Temple Students Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

March 21, 2025 Gianna Giorgio

Philadelphia painted the city green as thousands gathered to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the annual Philadelphia St. View More »

Women’s History Month at the Betsy Ross House

March 23, 2023 Corinna G Boeck

March is Women’s History Month, and the Betsy Ross House is celebrating by inviting visitors to meet women from the 18th century and hear their stories. View More »

Lew Klein’s Life, Legacy

July 25, 2019 Conall Smith

Lew Klein, television pioneer, professor, and philanthropist passed away in June. He was 91 years old. View More »

Historic North Philadelphia Boxing Gym to be Converted into a Marriott Hotel

January 30, 2019 Andrew Young

Mariott Hotels have recently announced plans to purchase the famous Blue Horizon boxing venue on Broad Street between Master and West Thompson. View More »

Grammy Award-Winning Duo Gamble and Huff to Visit Temple

June 5, 2018 Andrew Young

Temple’s Charles L. Blockson Afro-American collection and Paley library will welcome Grammy award winning soul artists Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff tomorrow for a special presentation. View More »

The Museum of Sports to Open in Philadelphia Next Year

February 22, 2018 Alexander Grant

Philadelphia is welcoming a new museum in the spring of 2019. However, this is not going to be a typical art or history museum. View More »

Thousands Protest Donald Trump at Republican Retreat in Philadelphia

January 26, 2017 Emily R Tobin

Adding to the slew of massive protests happening since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, thousands of protesters gathered outside of the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon, where President Trump was scheduled to speak to the GOP Congressional Retreat. View More »

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