Dozens show out for electric Ben Franklin look-alike contest on Independence Mall
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — More than 30 people dressed in powdered wigs and bifocals braved the heat for…
“Franklin’s Key”: An homage to the mythos of Ben Franklin
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Americans Are Uniquely Infatuated With Bald Eagles. Too Bad Most of Us Have No Idea What They’re Actually Like.
This piece is from Grizzled: Love Letters to 50 of North America’s Least Understood Animals by Jason Bittel.…
Ben Franklin’s volunteer fire company next on show
The Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts” continues this weekend with a Saturday “Firstival” at the Fireman’s…
Party likes it’s 1706! How to celebrate Ben Franklin’s 320th birthday
It’s 2026, and we’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday, but a couple of our Founding Fathers have celebrations on…
Declaration of Independence Quiz: Test Your Philadelphia History Knowledge
In between today’s cookouts, pool parties and fireworks, it’s important to remember Philadelphia’s role in the birth of…