Old City
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Betsy Ross Sewing Table Donated to Philadelphia’s Betsy Ross House Ahead of Flag Day
A small wooden sewing table believed to have belonged to Betsy Ross is coming home to Philadelphia. The table, donated by Ross descendant Eric Conrad, will soon join the permanent collection at the Betsy Ross House in Old City, writes Matt Coughlin for KYW Newsradio. Conrad inherited the piece from his mother, through whom it…
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Ministry of Awe, Philadelphia’s New Bank-Turned-Immersive Experience, Now Open to the Public
Philadelphia recently celebrated the opening of its newest immersive experience venue, the Ministry of Awe, in Old City. The unique new spot is housed inside the former Manufacturer’s National Bank, which had stood vacant since 1985. After more than four decades, the property has finally reopened in a new, reimagined way. “Ministry of Awe is…
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America’s Time Capsule Nears Burial at Philadelphia’s Independence Mall on July 4
After years of planning and engineering challenges, America’s Time Capsule is nearly ready to be buried at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park on July 4, 2026, where it will rest until the nation’s 500th anniversary in 2276, writes Karissa Waddick for USA TODAY. The America250 Commission has been taking careful measures to avoid a repeat…
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Tattered Piece of Cloth Found at Goodwill That Turned Out to Be Historic Now Displayed at Philly Museum
Richard “Dana” Moore, a digger and amateur collector, first ran into a listing for a scrap of fabric claiming to be a piece of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent while going through Goodwill’s listing of historic documents two years ago, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. “There was no proof,” said the Virginia man. “There was…
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How Secret Meetings at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia Helped Secure America’s Independence
A secret meeting between Benjamin Franklin and French spy Julien-Alexandre Achard de Bonvouloir at Carpenters’ Hall in 1775 helped bolster America’s fight for independence, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. At the time, American colonists wanting to break away from Great Britain were gathering resources and preparing to fight for freedom. A pressing question was whether…
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Joel Embiid’s Old City Penthouse Hits Market Again With Another Major Price Cut
A 3,500-square-foot bi-level penthouse in Old City, owned by Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, is back on the market with an almost 30 percent price drop, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 101 Walnut St. unit is listed for $3.9 million. The property was originally priced at $5.5 million in December 2023,…
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Philadelphia Mint, Treasury Department Announce Plan to Phase Out the Penny Starting in Early 2026
The U.S. Mint and Treasury Department have confirmed that the penny is on its last legs as the former recently made its final order of penny blanks, write Fatima Hussein and Alan Suderman for 6abc via AP. The plan is to phase out pennies by next year by no longer producing the coin once the…
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Announces Next President
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has been in search of its next president and recently announced the appointment of Anna Paulson to become its next executive leader, writes Michael S. Derby for Reuters. Paulson currently serves as the director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. She will officially join the Philadelphia…
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Museum of the American Revolution to Embark On New $1 Million Renovation Project
As it prepares for 2026, the Museum of the American Revolution will be undergoing a $1 million renovation project to enhance its many offerings, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The project will mark the museum’s largest since first opening its doors in April 2017. The renovation will include downsizing the museum’s gift…
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Fireman’s Hall Museum in Old City is Unique for This Major Reason, Among Others
Fireman’s Hall Museum in Old City has a history that dates back several decades, but many might not even know the museum even exists, writes KYW Staff. According to Fireman’s Hall Museum curator Brian Anderson, the firehouse was originally the location of Engine 8, built in 1898. That is until it was relocated in 1952…
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Philadelphia Will Host Historic First Presidential Debate: Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump
Philadelphia will be at the center of the political universe when the National Constitution Center hosts the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The debate is set to take place on Sept. 10, as announced by ABC News. It will be…
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Chef Jose Garces’ First Restaurant Amada Now Under New Ownership, Nationwide Expansion to Follow
Amada, the first of many restaurants by Chef Jose Garces, has been acquired by a new operator, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. SPB Hospitality, a Houston-based company that operates or franchises more than 500 restaurants across 37 U.S. states has acquired the Spanish tapas restaurant from Ideation Hospitality. With locations in Old City, Radnor, and…
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Former Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins is Opening a Restaurant in Old City
Jimmy Rollins, the former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star, is partnering with a veteran restaurateur to open a new restaurant in Old City, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Rollins and Matt DeLima are looking to open an American cuisine restaurant, called Eleven Social. It will be located in the former space of 2nd Story…
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Craftsman Row’s Mardi Gras Makeover: Bringing New Orleans’ Festive Flair to Philadelphia’s Nightlife!
Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras at Craftsman Row, a popular bar on 8th St. in Old City, Philadelphia that has undergone a magical transformation for this festive occasion. Dressed in thousands of glittering beads, masks, and feathers, this is the go-to place to set the stage for a countdown to Fat Tuesday with an…
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Work on Roughly $430M I-95 Cap Project Starts Officially with Ceremonial Groundbreaking
Work on the roughly $430 million I-95 cap project officially began on Wednesday with a ceremonial groundbreaking after eight years in preparation, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The I-95 cap and the accompanying Park at Penn’s Landing, which will span from Front Street to the Delaware River, will take four to six…
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