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Judge questions Donald Trump daring to erase ‘historical truths,’ orders slavery exhibit restored

The administration claims slavery reminders are examples of “anti-American propaganda.”

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A look at the largest clergy abuse settlements reached by Catholic organizations in the US

A New Jersey Catholic diocese outside Philadelphia has agreed to pay $180 million in a clergy sexual abuse settlement, the latest in a church scandal set off more than two decades ago

The Independent UK

Crumbl cookies’ rival files for bankruptcy years after explosive growth

Customers compare Taylor Chip to the national phenomenon Crumbl due to their similar oversized, gooey cookies with unique flavors like Lava Cake and Salted Caramel Pretzel

The Independent UK

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Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues

Conservation and historical organizations are suing the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks

The Independent UK

3 generations of Black Philadelphia students report persistent anti-Black attitudes in schools

John Washington, now in his 50s, attended a public elementary and middle school in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia and then went to a large magnet high school, a type of public school that has a selective admission process. As he has gotten older, he has understood that in…

The Conversation

US judge orders Trump administration to restore Philadelphia slavery exhibit

In ruling, judge cited quote from Orwell’s novel 1984 describing process by which authoritarians rewrite history

The Guardian - US

Judge orders reversal of Trump decision to remove George Washington slavery exhibit

The exhibit's removal was a direct consequence of a Trump executive order

The Independent UK

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Judge quotes Orwell’s 1984 as she orders Trump to restore slavery exhibits in Philadelphia

Judge compares president’s attempts to erase history to the dystopian Ministry of Truth

The Independent UK

ICE-free zones and blocked liquor licenses: US cities fight back against immigration raids

Cities across the US have developed novel tactics to protect their residents from federal immigration agents

The Guardian - US

The accents in the US and Europe that Americans find the sexiest - and the most off-putting

A new poll for language learning platform Babbel produced top 10 accent rankings for America and Europe

The Independent UK

Nick Castellanos Spills On Beer Incident in Phillies Dugout After Release

Minutes before the Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos, he detailed an incident in which he brought a beer into the dugout during a game in 2025. The Phillies will have to pay the 33-year-old $20 million after cutting him loose.

Sports Illustrated

How business students learn to make ethical decisions by studying a soup kitchen in one of America’s toughest neighborhoods

For the past decade I have volunteered at St. Francis Inn, a soup kitchen in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia.

The Conversation

Martha Washington’s enslaved maid Ona Judge made a daring escape to freedom – but the National Park Service has erased her story from Philadelphia exhibit

On the evening of May 21, 1796, Ona Judge made the daring decision to free herself.

The Conversation

‘So shameful’: backlash as US national monuments conform to Trump’s rewrite of history

From Pennsylvania to Montana, the White House’s war on ‘woke’ has targeted US monuments that address topics like racism and Indigenous history

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Philadelphia was once a sweet spot for chocolatiers and other candymakers who made iconic treats for Valentine’s Day and other holidays

Many of America’s iconic holiday candies have Philadelphia or Pennsylvania roots – like Peeps on Easter, Reese’s peanut butter cups on Halloween, and a good, old-fashioned Whitman’s Sampler box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day.

The Guardian - UK

AI analysis casts doubt on Van Eyck paintings in Italian and US museums

Tests on Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata pieces were unable to detect brushstrokes of 15th-century master

The Conversation

Philly theaters unite to stage 3 plays by Pulitzer-winning playwright James Ijames

Most theater subscriptions offer a patron access to a single theater’s season. But Philadelphia’s new Citywide James Ijames Pass provides tickets to three James Ijames – pronounced EYE-ms, rhymes with “chimes” – plays at three theaters in Philadelphia. Subscribers will also get one mustard-colored beanie, one of Ijames’ signature accessories.

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Philadelphia woman’s Honda becomes tourist attraction after freezing into a literal ice block

Someone tell Mr. Freeze we've found his car.

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Philadelphia woman orders used Prada bag. Then she reveals why you should be shopping on Japanese eBay: ‘Where do you think I get my Birkins!’

eBay is one of the largest destinations for bargain hunters where a plethora of vintage, preowned, and designer products across the site. Oftentimes, photos and descriptions of items can be deceiving, so you never know the quality of the item until you open that package.

The Independent UK

Man left in critical condition after brawl over snow-cleared parking spot in Philadelphia

Philadelphia police used the fight as a reminder that residents do not own street parking spots and that ‘savesies’ are illegal

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East Coast Snowstorm Brought Out Philly UTV Drivers, Who Drove Up the 'Rocky' Steps

In Philadelphia, where the iconic 'Rocky' steps are located, a UTV driver used the massive snowstorm last week to recreate the iconic scene. We're not sure if it was 100% legal.

Salon

Philly’s ambitious plan to scare off ICE

City leaders know how to shield the community — if the mayor has the guts

Fortune

Americans are still ditching New York and LA at alarming rates, but Miami's on the list now, too

“Miami’s migration tells a striking story,” says the Bank of America Institute. Meanwhile, the Midwest is “still having a moment.”

The Conversation

Oversalting your sidewalk or driveway harms local streams and potentially even your drinking water – 3 tips to deice responsibly

Snow has returned to the Philadelphia region, and along with it the white residues on streets and sidewalks that result from the over-application of deicers such as sodium chloride, or rock salt, as well as more modern salt alternatives.

The Guardian - US

Philadelphia sues US government for removal of slavery-related exhibit

Display at President’s House site, residence to George Washington, had information on people enslaved by him

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