Biography of Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell
American politician Edward Rendell served as the Governor of Pennsylvania from 2003 to 2011. Before that, he chaired the Democratic National Committee, was the Mayor of Philadelphi...
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Marjorie Margolies: Philadelphia’s First Congresswoman
Marjorie Margolies is a well-known politician, women's rights activist, and professor at the University of Pennsylvania. She began her career in journalism before entering politics...
The Life and Civil Rights Fight of Sadie T. M. Alexander
Sadie Alexander was a brilliant and educated woman who dedicated her life to the fight for civil rights for African Americans. She was the second African American woman in U.S. his...
John Street: Biography of the 97th Mayor of Philadelphia
American politician and lawyer John Street was the 97th mayor of Philadelphia and the city's second African American mayor. He was elected twice, but in 2005, he was named one of t...
Bernard Samuel: Philadelphia's Last Republican Mayor
Bernard "Barney" Samuel was a Republican and the 89th Mayor of Philadelphia. He held the office from 1941 to 1952, one of the longest tenures in the city's history, and remains Phi...
U.S. Presidential Visits to Philadelphia
A presidential visit is always a big deal, no matter the city. For Philadelphia, however, these visits are a recurring part of its history. Known as the birthplace of the nation, t...
The 1951 Philadelphia Municipal Elections
In April 1951, citizens approved Philadelphia's new charter, which led to municipal elections in November of the same year. For the first time in history, the Democrats won a lands...
The Pennsylvania Mutiny of 1783
The Pennsylvania, or Philadelphia, Mutiny of 1783 was arguably the only successful anti-government protest in U.S. history. Carried out by soldiers of the Continental Army, the mut...
The Nativist Riots in Philadelphia
In the 21st century, Philadelphia is known as a tolerant city, open to all communities, regardless of their religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and so on. But this wasn't always...
The Philadelphia General Strike of 1835
Philadelphia is a city with a rich history, serving as the backdrop for many significant events in American history. It played a major role in the American Revolution and was the v...
George Dallas: The story of the eleventh vice president of the United States
American politician George Dallas had a long career and held numerous positions in politics. He was Philadelphia's mayor, a minister and the 11th Vice President of the United State...
Biography of the politician and philosopher Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Rush was a remarkable individual with diverse interests and many accomplishments. Throughout his life, he worked in philosophy, medicine and politics, in addition to being...
Elias Boudinot, a notable US statesman
Elias Boudinot was a Founding Father of the United States, as well as a lawyer, statesman, women's rights advocate and anti-slavery activist. During the War of Independence, he ser...
History of the national Colored Conventions in Philadelphia
Prior to the Civil War, Philadelphia had one of the largest free African-American communities in the nation. Black leaders have united to form a national movement to combat discrim...
Pennsylvania's precedence in signing an Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery
On March 1, 1780, historical changes occurred in Philadelphia, affecting the future development of the entire country. On this day, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the Gra...
Humphrey Morrey, the first mayor of Philadelphia
Humphrey Morrey is known as the first mayor of Philadelphia. At the time, this position was not elective and persisted to be an unpaid public service duty. Morrey was appointed to...
History of Philadelphia City Hall
Philadelphia City Hall boasts more than a century of history, 14.5 acres, 88 million bricks and 250 sculptures, the most renowned of which is the statue of William Penn, the city's...
William Penn: Founder of Philadelphia
William Penn was a Quaker and a champion of democratic principles and religious freedom. In 17th-century England, such views were unpopular and led to persecution and even imprison...
Cherelle Parker: Philadelphia's First Female Mayor
In early 2024, Cherelle Parker became Philadelphia's first female mayor and the city's 100th mayor overall. Although she had experience as a teacher, she ultimately decided to dedi...
Benedict Arnold: Hero or Traitor?
Nearly every country's history has a figure who is both a hero and a traitor, and only time shapes the perception of such controversial figures. In the United States, at Saratoga N...
2020 Protests in Philadelphia
Philadelphia residents have always been vocal about local and national issues, and this often leads to protests aimed at holding authorities accountable and driving positive change...
Women and Voting in Philadelphia's Past
In many ways, Philadelphia was and remains a progressive region, but it was not a leader when it came to women's suffrage. It took women over 100 years of struggle to win the right...
The Philadelphia Convention and the Creation of the U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is the first document of its kind in the world, having been approved on September 17, 1787. This historic event took place in Philadelphia, where the Constitu...
Signing the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia: How It Happened
Philadelphia is often called the historical heart of the USA for good reason. It was in this city that the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, where the First and Secon...