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Jul 15, 2026

Trump Administration Replaces Slavery Exhibits at George Washington's President's House Site in Philadelphia

The federal government installed reworked panels about slavery at the President's House site in Philadelphia overnight, replacing exhibits that told the stories of nine enslaved people held by George Washington. The change follows a months-long legal battle between the Trump administration and local authorities.

Jul 15, 2026·5 sources

Jul 5, 2026

France advances to World Cup quarter-finals after heated match against Paraguay in Philadelphia

France defeated Paraguay in a contentious World Cup Round of 16 match in Philadelphia, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the decisive penalty. The match was marked by physical play and controversial tactics from Paraguay that drew widespread criticism from commentators.

Jul 5, 2026·4 sources

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▪President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14253, 'Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,' on March 27, 2025, to review and remove national park content that inappropriately disparaged Americans.
▪Local psychologist Sandra Shachar was cited for vandalism and fined $305 on July 15, 2026, for posting update articles on the President's House walls.
▪The President's House site, located at 6th and Market streets, served as George Washington's home in the 1790s when Philadelphia was the nation's capital.

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