Why I Dedicated My New Book “Philly First” to Benjamin Franklin

After all the years I’ve spent in Philadelphia—having been born here, raised here, and surrounded by the grit, grace, and greatness of this remarkable city—one question kept coming up as I was finishing Philly First: Who is this book for? Sure, it’s for the locals. For the proud Philadelphians who light up when they talk about their neighborhood or their favorite cheesesteak. It’s for the tourists who fall in love with our cobblestone charm, our revolutionary roots, and our […]

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Love this word: „ semiquincentennial“ half of half full which would be millenial #half #250years #halfempty

#JaneAusten fans mark #250years since the writer's birth with a wave of #parties
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On this day 250 years ago—July 3, 1775—George Washington took command of the Continental Army, uniting the colonies in the fight for independence. He refused a salary, leading with humility, courage, & conviction. We honor his enduring legacy🇺🇸
#250Years #morganfortexas #txlege

It was a no show with the parade on Canadian coverage. I stopped looking for it. Maybe on the late news well after the quiet parade passed through. Or maybe they just don't give a flying beaver's butt about Trump and the day he ruined the US Army's Anniversary. #250Years

Fort Worth's #BurkBurnettPark was the anchor point for today's #HandsOff #Indivisible march and speakers event to protest #NoKings. In time for #250Years since the #AmericanRevolution we once again need to fight off a king.

#meme #Boston #BostonTeaParty #250years