John Adams dreaded Philadelphia summers while fighting for independence
Back when our Founding Fathers fought for freedom, independence wasn't the only battle John Adams faced in 1776.
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Back when our Founding Fathers fought for freedom, independence wasn't the only battle John Adams faced in 1776.
As the country celebrates its semiquincentennial, a new exhibit at the American Philosophical Society is showing off rare printings of the Declaration of Independence. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
An international student-athlete at Thomas Jefferson University completed a four-year-long mission of seeing all 50 states' license plates.
On today's show, Rich discussed the suspected terrorist attack in Barcelona, Spain, activists turning their attention from Confederate monuments to monuments of Jefferson and Washington, and Chris Cuomo's claim that the extreme right is the number one domestic terror threat. At 5:20pm, Raheem Kassam, editor-in-chief of Breitbart London.
On today's show, Rich discussed Rev. Al Sharpton arguing that monuments to Thomas Jefferson shouldn't be funded by tax payer dollars, the media's overreaction to Donald Trump's comments on Charlottesville, and whether or not a statue of former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo will be removed. At 4:20pm, columnist Stu Bykofsky.
Rich discussed the disapproval of Steve Bannon in Trump's cabinet, The Rich Zeoli Show's field trip to Drexel University and the latest headlines from colleges coddling delicate snowflakes. He also discussed President Obama's press conference regarding the election, Harry Reid's harsh words toward Donald Trump and Donald Trump bringing an end to culture wars. Rich spoke with Professor John Banzhaf regarding his article, Trump's Win Helping Prove Law Schools Are Wussifying Students at 5:20pm.
Rich discussed Donald Trump meeting with Megyn Kelly, delegate predictions from RNC members and the decline of quality programs due to political correctness. He also discussed Thomas Jefferson's birthday, Rubio's 'possible' endorsement of Ted Cruz and Trump's family townhall. Rich spoke with Daily News Political Columnist John Baer at 3:30pm and Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of FIRE at 4pm.
Rich discussed the shooting of a PA state trooper this morning, Ben Carson's Constitution comments and the truth behind 9/11 celebrations. He also discussed a new ISIS video about Bill Clinton, Van Jones' inconsistencies and YourRepublicanUncle.com. Rich spoke with Ed Rendell at 4:30pm and Matt Katz at 5pm.
Practical travel guide to one of the jewels of the National Parks System, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Chris Stigall spoke with Mark Will-Weber about his new book, Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt, on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT.
Chris Stigall talked to author Edward Larson on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about his new book, The Return of George Washington, about Washington's return to politics following the Revolutionary War.
The National Constitution Center opens a new exhibit Wednesday that tells the story of the six families of enslaved people owned by Thomas Jefferson.
The iconic estate has a history going back to the Revolutionary War, and was a stop on the Underground Railroad. The group that runs the site is suing a contractor over a partially completed addition.
February gives you lots of reasons to celebrate pecans.
At a property edge or woodland, the Tulip Poplar can provide great shade while attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is world-renowned and, marking its 200th anniversary, there's now a book explaining all the hoopla.
Politics is never as simple as Republican versus Democrat, especially to hold a view that neither party satisfies completely.
A special kind of Nutcracker created just for kids is being performed this weekend by the Rock School of Dance Education of the Pennsylvania Ballet.
Off-duty Philadelphia police officer Moses Walker was shot and killed in a botched robbery in 2012.
Tuesday will be the nicest day of the week in the Philadelphia region, as humidity and storm chances return on Wednesday.
Measles has reached the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. St. Luke's University Health Network said it's treating its "first case in recent memory."
Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree's altercation with student protesters in February caused trauma in the community, a report says.
Off-duty Philadelphia police officer Moses Walker was shot and killed in a botched robbery in 2012.
Armani Tyrell Waite was arrested in connection with a shooting at a Walmart store in Darby Township, Delaware County.
Tuesday will be the nicest day of the week in the Philadelphia region, as humidity and storm chances return on Wednesday.
Measles has reached the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. St. Luke's University Health Network said it's treating its "first case in recent memory."
Off-duty Philadelphia police officer Moses Walker was shot and killed in a botched robbery in 2012.
The Philadelphia Police Department is set to host events around the city for National Night Out.
Iliana Lick, who is from Argentina, is a nanny in Philadelphia. Now, she's in ICE custody in New Mexico.
A man was shot multiple times and killed in West Philadelphia Monday night, police said.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree's altercation with student protesters in February caused trauma in the community, a report says.
A driver is in custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed into the Ridgewood Senior Living homes.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
The remains of a man were found in a marshy meadow area next to Golden Hammock Thorofare in Brigantine in 1982.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Measles has reached the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. St. Luke's University Health Network said it's treating its "first case in recent memory."
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals.
The Phillies acquired Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from the Giants and Brooks Raley from the Mets on MLB trade deadline day.
Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 on Sunday in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.
Philadelphia scored three unanswered goals after falling behind 2-0 despite playing with a man advantage for more than an hour.
The Phillies opened the scoring in the fifth on an RBI single by Bryan De La Cruz.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Instead of doing it on paper, Philadelphia jurors are now required to complete an online questionnaire.
Police were called to the Taylortown Shopping Center in Newark, Delaware after a reported shooting Monday night.
Delaware County officials say they're working with cybersecurity specialists to confirm the full scope of a recent attack after cyberattackers accessed data during a breach in June.
A multi-vehicle crash was causing major delays on I-95 northbound near the Cottman Avenue exit on Tuesday morning. Kim Hudson has more on alternate routes and Chopper 3 gives you a look over the scene.
Firefighters were called to a home on the 3400 block of E Street in Kensington around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.