Franklin Square $7.8M in new projects garners coverage across 14 media outlets
Shawn D. McCaney (right), executive director of the William Penn Foundation, receives a key from Ben Franklin, portrayed by Bill Robling, during the announcement of major improvements planned for Franklin Square. (Emma Lee/WHYY) Historic Philadelphia, Inc., the...'Once Upon a Nation' Storytelling Benches Reveal Untold History of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the birthplace of America and you can learn about some of the unsung heroes who helped shape our nation at free storytelling benches, placed where history was made.
6abc Visits the Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches
6abc Loves the Arts visited Historic Philadelphia’s Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches to see Philadelphia’s history trail in action. True stories of history are told all over the historic district for free all summer long. ‘Once Upon a...
Philadelphia Inquirer Spotlights New Red, White, & Blue To-Do Celebration
The Red, White, & Blue To-Do debuted in Historic Philadelphia with a partnership of twenty cultural and historical institutions coming together to highlight the founding of America. Stephanie Farr from the Philadelphia Inquirer declared, “I felt joy and..."Sunday Morning" celebrates Lunar New Year
Jane Pauley helps shine a light on the lantern festivals traditionally held to usher in Lunar New Year around the world, from Zigong, China, to Philadelphia's Franklin Square. "CBS News Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements.
CBS Sunday Morning features Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
CBS Sunday Morning featured the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square in their story on the Lunar New Year! Jane Pauley helps shine a light on the lantern festivals traditionally held to usher in Lunar New Year around the world, from Zigong, China,...
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square is a photographer’s dream
The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Chip Fox captured gorgeous images of the 2023 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square. Photos of the Chinese Lantern Festival A preview was held for the Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square. The festival...Clients in the News
Once Upon A Nation Future Storyteller All Grown UpJuly 21, 2025WHYY highlights Zoe Levenstien, who spent several summers as a young student writing stories and presenting them during the Once Upon A Nation Future Storytellers Celebration. This summer, she's employed by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. to tell stories all week long at the Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches. […]
Fairmount Park Conservancy Completes First Phase of FDR Park RenovationJuly 11, 2025Billy Penn featured a terrific story on the opening of the Gateway Plaza at FDR Park, a project from Fairmount Park Conservancy that completes the first phase of the overall Park Plan. […]
Prevention Point featured on National Public RadioMarch 15, 2025Prevention Point Philadelphia was featured on national NPR in a story about the drop in overdose deaths in the U.S. […]