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Could You Possess a ‘Bugs Bunny’ Franklin Half Dollar Worth $5,000? Here’s What To Look For
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoBenjamin Franklin was a man of many professions and talents -- tradesman, publisher, writer, artist,...
TED Democracy added to Philly events celebrating country’s 250th anniversary
WHYY· 22 minutes agoNow, a new series of conversations is slated to join the already-crowded calendar of 2026 events in the city marking the Semiquincentennial anniversary of the nation’s founding. Standing beneath ...
The Supreme Court must decide this issue on climate lawsuits someday. Why not do it now?
The Hill· 10 hours agoThis aphorism — attributed (perhaps spuriously) to Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and others —...
On RV tour, Shapiro talks up America's 250th celebration
The Center Square· 3 hours agoStanding in front of the Benjamin Franklin memorial at the Franklin Institute, the governor spoke of...
Benjamin Franklin Was the Nation’s First Newsman
Smithsonian Magazine· 5 days agoBenjamin Franklin was, in his own words, “the youngest son of the youngest son for five Generations back.” Born to a Boston candlemaker who had emigrated...
How a British Scientist’s Chance Encounter with Benjamin Franklin Gave Us Sparkling Water
Food and Wine· 23 hours agoNot only are they willing to pay a little extra for sparkling water, but century-spanning industries...
Philly will host TED Talks with national speakers ahead of 250th anniversary celebration in 2026
Philly.com· 3 hours agoTED, the nonprofit known for its inspirational talks, is coming to Philadelphia with a series of...
Details of America's 250th anniversary celebration in Philadelphia to be revealed Tuesday
CBS News· 10 hours agoPennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker will be on hand for...
Kathleen Hanna Is a Riot
Vulture· 4 days agoLike the feminist art she’s made for over 30 years — the incendiary punk anthems and DIY ballads, the electronic rock and blazing fanzines — Kathleen...
Santa Fe writers took Franklin to Paris
The Santa Fe New Mexican via Yahoo News· 4 days agoMay 17—Those who have a vision of Benjamin Franklin as a benevolent inventor tinkering with kites and electrical currents and writing homilies in his Poor ...
