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History

Thom Nickels: A woman in Washington’s army? It’s true.

February 27, 2026February 26, 2026
Thom Nickels

One of the most interesting press events I’ve ever attended was at the Museum of the American Revolution in 2021. […]

History

Michael Thomas Leibrandt: A headless horseman on the Delaware?

November 14, 2025November 13, 2025
Michael Thomas Leibrandt

The history of the City of Philadelphia — some of the deepest going back all the way to the very […]

Civic Culture

Frank Speidel: Why they fought

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025
Frank Speidel

On an April morning more than 250 years ago, an armed insurrection against the greatest military power in the world […]

History

Seeing America’s history in Philadelphia  — while you still can

August 28, 2025August 27, 2025
Michael Thomas Leibrandt

If you love American history, our city is for you. In my youth, I wondered how so much American history […]

Culture

Thom Nickels: Don’t ban books — or flags

July 24, 2025July 22, 2025
Thom Nickels
2

As a kid I was a Civil War buff and loved visiting an old burned out Civil War era chapel […]

History

Michael Thomas Leibrandt: The return of the Durham boats

July 11, 2025July 10, 2025
Michael Thomas Leibrandt

It’s been 250 years since George Washington arrived in the City of Philadelphia after a five-day journey. He arrived at […]

History

Michael Thomas Leibrandt: Why Cliveden means so much

December 26, 2024December 24, 2024
Michael Thomas Leibrandt

When I was a young man, few things meant fall for me as a visit to Cliveden with my Dad. […]

History

Chris Gibbons: A holy night of tragedy

December 24, 2024December 23, 2024
Chris Gibbons

This Christmas Eve marks the 80th anniversary of one of the greatest tragedies in U.S. military history.
By Chris Gibbons

Culture

Guy Ciarrocchi: Why Americans are called to give thanks

November 27, 2024November 26, 2024
Guy Ciarrocchi
13

Unity of purpose. Humility before God. Gratitude for what we have been given. Giving thanks. We are called to give […]

Politics

Andy Bloom: The Land of Opportunity versus a bumper sticker slogan

September 19, 2024September 27, 2024
Andy Bloom
11

America doesn’t need Kamala Harris to create an opportunity economy.
By Andy Bloom

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Op-Ed

Christine Flowers: Plenty of disdain for misuse of emotionally charged words

Christine Flowers: Plenty of disdain for misuse of emotionally charged words

schedule April 13 2026
ink_pen Christine Flowers

As an old Catholic school girl who may or may not have started too late, words mean a lot to […]

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