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PRIDE in the City of Brotherly Love

June 09, 2026

Episode 97 This is a story about Philadelphia’s gay history, beginning with the first protest at Dewey’s Restaurant in the 1960s, our Reminder events and history makers who’ve made an incredible difference in our city’s LGBTQIA community. Historically, Philly pride was held in an area of the city called the Gayborhood.  Named as such in October 1995 during the city’s first Outfest in honor of national coming out day.  David Warner of the Philadelphia City Paper changed the lyrics ...

Alexander Hamilton and Maria Reynolds in Philadelphia

February 03, 2026

Episode 96 In the musical Hamilton, Angelica Schuyler may have called New York the greatest city in the world, but what Lin Manuel Miranda left out of the show is the scandal that rocked Alexander Hamilton’s career, nearly destroyed his marriage and was the basis of the Reynolds Pamphlet, happened in Philadelphia. Hamilton’s Philadelphia home near 3rd and Walnut Streets was just a few blocks from the the boarding house where 23-year-old Mariah Reynolds rented a room with her husb...

Step Outside Show Artist Collective

January 16, 2026

Episode 95 Step Outside Show is a Philadelphia based artist collective showcasing the street art and graffiti scene. Their latest show featured works by 100 artists primarily from Philly but also a few from Baltimore and New York.  This was their third major show  – all of their events are interactive – visitors can tag and leave your own mark while you celebrate the diverse collection of street art and artists featured in the exhibits. Step Outside Show is creating a space where...