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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Future U.S. paper currency will include the signature of President Donald J. Trump alongside the Treasury secretary, marking the first time a sitting president’s signature will appear …
Trump Signature Set for U.S. Currency in Historic First Read More
TELFORD, PA & PHILADELPHIA, PA — Draeger Inc. announced it will sponsor seven “Firstival” events during the 2026 Philadelphia Semiquincentennial celebration marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Draeger to Sponsor Seven Firstival Events for Philadelphia 250th Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — The sights and sounds of a classic small-town carnival are set to return to Parkesburg as the community prepares to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a multi-day …
Parkesburg’s Beloved Carnival Is Coming Back — and the Town Is Celebrating Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — More than 60 young adults from across the country gathered February 17 at the National Constitution Center to draft and sign a youth-written document titled “Our Declaration,” …
Youth250 Participants Draft, Sign “Our Declaration” in Philadelphia Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald J. Trump on Friday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to fast-track plans for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an unprecedented INDYCAR street race …
Trump Orders First-Ever INDYCAR Race Through Nation’s Capital for America 250 Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Sight & Sound is expanding its footprint beyond the stage and into theaters nationwide, unveiling the first teaser trailer and poster for A GREAT AWAKENING, a historical …
Sight & Sound Bets Big on History With Revolutionary-Era Film for 2026 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials announced that major upgrades to Point State Park have been completed months ahead of schedule, positioning one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic landmarks for a surge …
Point State Park Gets Early Glow-Up as Pa. Preps for NFL Draft, 250th Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education rolled out a rapid-fire set of initiatives in mid-December that officials say are meant to reshape how students connect to jobs, how …
Talent Marketplaces, Civics Showdowns, Literacy Cash, and a FAFSA Surge at Education Dept. Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania and Tim Kaine of Virginia on Thursday unveiled bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening and extending federal protections for historic battlefields tied to …
Bipartisan Push Seeks to Lock In Protection for America’s Historic Battlefields Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education last week unveiled major initiatives aimed at increasing transparency in higher education and deepening civic understanding among K–12 students, including a new …
New Foreign-Funding Portal and Nationwide Civics Tour Mark Sweeping Shift at Education Dept. Read More