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The Continental Congress
The Continental Congress was short-lived, but the role that it played in helping America to become an independent democracy can never be forgotten.
Curated Video
Cult of Domesticity
The Cult of Domesticity was a school of thought that middle and upper class women should be confined to the home and aspire to be model wives and mothers. But it wasn’t just men who thought that way, many women did too!
Curated Video
The Origin of Earth Day Explained
On April 22, 1970, the US went climate crazy – as 20 million Americans took part in the very first Earth Day.
Weird History
14 Odd Facts About Ben Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was one of America's founding fathers as well as a scientist, statesman, author, printer, activist, postmaster, and diplomat. He is renowned for his discoveries and theories on electricity and is credited with inventing...
Curated Video
Marian Anderson: The Opera Singer Who Challenged Segregation
When Black singer Marian Anderson was barred from performing in Washington by the Daughters of the Revolution – her Lincoln Memorial performance made her an icon of the Civil Rights Movement.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Middle Atlantic Region - Introduction
This clip offers a brief introduction to the States in the Middle Atlantic Region of the United States.
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“You're Fired!” How To Get Rid Of The President
Impeachment is the process of removing the President from office. But what does it really take to get fired as Commander-in-Chief?
John D Ruddy
American Reviolution in 9 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the American Revolution, how it started, who were the main players and some of the critical battles which saw the formation of the United States of America.
Curated Video
American Symbols of Freedom
Children recite the Pledge of Allegiance, but do they know why? Students recognize the American flag, but do they understand the history behind it? In this program, students will enjoy exploring the origins, stories, and meaning of our...
Weird History
How Founding Fathers Handled Yellow Fever
George Washington's second inauguration took place in Philadelphia in March 1793. Six months later, yellow fever had ripped through America's capital city, taking 5,000 lives. How did the Founding Fathers react when the epidemic called...
Professor Dave Explains
Legionnaires’ Disease Legionella pneumophila
One day in 1976, there was a terrible outbreak of an unknown disease at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia. What was the pathogen responsible for this so-called Legionnaires' disease? Let's find out!
Next Animation Studio
Giant comet heading for Earth
Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein is a thousand times larger than the average comet and it’s approaching at a high rate of speed.
TMW Media
The brief history of Philidelphia
We’re hanging out with our founding fathers on this episode of Travel Thru History as we visit the very place where revolutionaries, decried “Liberty will reign in America!” Today Philadelphia is a booming city that is as alive with new...
Curated Video
New Jersey’s SEPTA riders uncertain as cuts loom
New ReviewNews 12 first covered SEPTA's funding challenges in April. Five months later, the powers at be appear no closer to a solution.
Curated Video
Star of Shyamalan's 'Glass' Spencer Treat Clark on How the Superhero Trilogy was Ahead of Its Time
In an era when superheroes reign supreme at the box office, M. Night Shyamalan's "Glass" is ending a trilogy that began before the genre fully entered the mainstream."When 'Unbreakable' came out, I think a lot of people were questioning...
Curated Video
Zenni Optical Partnering With 'Iconic' Chicago Bulls
Sean Pate, brand communications officer for Zenni Optical, and Matt Kobe, VP of business and analytics for the Chicago Bulls, spoke with Cheddar about why the new partnership was a perfect fit.
Curated Video
Philly's Pitch to LeBron
Roc Nation recording artist Freeway gives his opinion on what Kanye West is up to and his pitch for LeBron James to ditch the Cleveland Caveliers and come to the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Philly Rapper Freeway Pitches LeBron James on His City
The Philadelphia rapper and die-hard 76ers fan Freeway wants LeBron James to forsake Cleveland and Los Angeles, and take his talents to the City of Brotherly Love.
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Starbucks Opens Bathrooms to All
The coffee chain announced everyone who walks into any of its stores can use its bathrooms, regardless of whether they have made any purchases. This is "the absolute right thing" to do, says communication and reputation strategist...
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Outgoing DNC chair booed at convention breakfast
Debbie Wasserman Schultz received by hostile crowd
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Officials update Amtrak train derailment
An Amtrak train locomotive derailed Sunday after striking a backhoe just south of Philadelphia
Curated Video
Bill Cosby arrives for arraignment
Comedian is led through a crush of media and spectators as he enters a court building in Elkins Park, Pa.
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FAA set to force LI air traffic controllers to relocate to Philadelphia in weeks
Nassau County Reps. Anthony D’Esposito and Tom Suozzi held a joint press conference Tuesday to call on the federal agency to rescind the order and allow these Long Island families to stay home.
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Ottawa lays groundwork for 2nd Trump administration
Ottawa is already preparing for the possibility of Donald Trump’s return to the White House by having MPs work political channels in the U.S. to try to avoid repeating the trade and diplomatic disputes from Trump’s first term.