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Philadelphia is a treasure trove of stories. Many of these stories are hidden in plain sight. We walk by them everyday and don’t see them. Other stories we think we know, but we don’t look close enough to see the details. The Found in Philadelphia podcast aims to bring these stories into focus, to i…

Found in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


    • Dec 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES

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    The Found in Philadelphia podcast is a true gem for anyone who calls the City of Brotherly Love home. As a lifelong Philadelphian, I was thrilled to discover this podcast and hear new stories about my beloved city. The host's dedication to researching and producing well-crafted episodes with captivating storytelling is evident throughout each episode. This podcast highlights the rich history of Philadelphia, shedding light on places I have been going to all my life but never fully appreciated. It is a unique treasure that truly immerses listeners in the fascinating history of Philadelphia.

    One of the best aspects of The Found in Philadelphia podcast is its ability to take subjects that may initially seem mundane or unfamiliar and turn them into gripping tales. The host has a knack for taking topics I had no prior knowledge of and making them fascinating. Each episode is thoroughly researched, providing listeners with detailed information while keeping the narrative engaging and fast-paced. Whether it's delving into lesser-known events or uncovering hidden gems within the city, this podcast consistently delivers captivating storytelling that keeps me coming back for more.

    While it's challenging to find any major faults with this podcast, one area that could be improved upon is diversifying the range of topics covered. While the episodes thus far have been incredibly informative and entertaining, there could be more variety in terms of historical eras or neighborhoods explored. Additionally, expanding beyond purely historical content by including interviews or discussions with local experts could add another layer of depth to the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Found in Philadelphia podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in delving into the rich history of Philadelphia. As a lifelong resident, I have found this podcast to be an incredible source of new knowledge and perspective on my city. The well-researched episodes and captivating storytelling keep me engaged throughout each episode, leaving me eagerly anticipating future installments. I am grateful for this unique treasure that sheds light on lesser-known aspects of Philadelphia's past, and I hope to see more content like this in the future.



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    Episode No. 18 – Philly Streets in the Gilded Age: Depression, Development, and Deadly Trolleys

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 34:42


    Despite cycles of economic depression, Philadelphia transformed during the Gilded Age. Entire neighborhoods sprang up to house a growing population. Major infrastructure projects changed how… The post Episode No. 18 – Philly Streets in the Gilded Age: Depression, Development, and Deadly Trolleys first appeared on Found in Philadelphia.

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    NEW Mini Episode No. 17 – Philadelphia Blue Stockings: Women and Baseball in the 19th Century

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 18:00


    A 144-year old hotel register from Springfield, Ohio, sends us on the trail of the fly-by-night Philadelphia Blue Stockings. The pursuit will take us through… The post NEW Mini Episode No. 17 – Philadelphia Blue Stockings: Women and Baseball in the 19th Century first appeared on Found in Philadelphia.

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    REBROADCAST Episode No. 4 – The Fight for Philly’s Streetcars

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 32:16


    We're rebroadcasting this earlier episode about the Black community's fight to integrate Philly's streetcars in the years following the Civil War 1865-1871. This story fits… The post REBROADCAST Episode No. 4 – The Fight for Philly's Streetcars first appeared on Found in Philadelphia.

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    Episode No. 16 – Civil War Flows through Philly Streets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 30:24


    Philadelphia, like the rest of the nation, was poorly prepared for war. When the Civil War broke out, the cobbled-together city became a key part… The post Episode No. 16 – Civil War Flows through Philly Streets first appeared on Found in Philadelphia.

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    Episode No. 15 – Streetcars Seize the Streets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 29:37


    In a remarkably short period of time, the newly consolidated city of Philadelphia was covered in rails. These rails ushered in a transit revolution: the… The post Episode No. 15 – Streetcars Seize the Streets first appeared on Found in Philadelphia.

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    Episode No. 14 – Violence in the Streets: The Origins of our Modern City

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 39:41


    What kind of city did Philadelphia want to be? There were lots of different opinions in the 1840s and 1850s, but everyone agreed: it did… The post Episode No. 14 – Violence in the Streets: The Origins of our Modern City first appeared on Found in Philadelphia.

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    Episode No. 13 – Steam, Steam (kind of) Revolution: Philly Streets in the 1830s and 40s

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 33:52


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    Episode No. 12 – Philly Streets in the Early Republic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 31:27


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    Episode No. 11 – The American Revolution on Philly's Streets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 31:30


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    Episode No. 10 – Philly Streets in the 1700s

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 32:27


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    Episode No. 9 – A Guide to Why Streets Matter, plus Philly’s Early Streets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 32:29


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    Episode No. 8 – History of the Street… Coming soon!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 1:39


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    Episode No. 7 – Women and the Centennial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 33:58


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    Episode No. 6 – Philadelphia Public Schools and Caroline Le Count: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 36:48


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    Episode No. 5 – Philadelphia Public Schools and Caroline R. Le Count: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 24:33


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    Episode No. 4 – The Life and Times of Caroline R. Le Count: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 32:20


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    Episode No. 3 – The Life and Times of Caroline R. Le Count: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 34:53


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    Episode 2: The Aftermath of the Germantown Protest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 31:58


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    Episode 1: The Germantown Protest of 1688

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 32:23


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