NEW The U.S. had two beginnings: in Jamestown and in Philadelphia. Epidemics and disease struck both places, threatening to destabilize government and the economy. Examine what archaeological work and historical records tell us about the management of public health.

NEW Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 aimed to stop Ukraine from joining the European Union and NATO. After four years of fighting, despite the US withdrawing military assistance, the balance of the conflict now is tipping in Ukraine’s favor. Ukrainian drones are decimating the Russian army’s front lines and destroying fuel and equipment in its rear. How will Russia respond? Is peace around the corner? A new Cold War? The beginnings of WWIII? 

NEW Each runner will be guided through mobility, strength, and stability tests to assess how their bodies function relative to the demands of running. Also included is an individualized running gait analysis and exercises to address deficits found during testing to help improve performance and reduce injury risk. Designed for runners of all levels, from beginners to ultra-marathoners.

Flex your general knowledge muscle in the same categories as the popular game -geography, entertainment, history, art and literature, science and nature and sports and leisure. The questions will all be new so spending your summer playing the game doesn’t guarantee success, only fun. Bring friends or come solo and team up with others. Light refreshments provided. MLSN Staff

NEW While celebrating the country’s 250th year, remember some of the best (and worst) moments of past milestone birthdays. Our most consequential milestone event, the Centennial Exposition, drew 10 million people to Fairmount Park in 1876. Learn what came from the Expo and where all those buildings went. See how women saved the day!

NEW Jordan is the runt of the Middle East. Compared to Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, it has the smallest population, scarcest resources, and greatest vulnerability to regional conflict. And yet this contrived Arab country, with a divided society and antiquated monarchy, has outlasted endless predictions of collapse. Jordan is an accidental crucible where titanic forces have created an important, if misunderstood, state that is now central to the Palestinian question and Middle East peace. Sean Yom, Assoc Prof, Poli Sci, Temple U.

NEW Often overlooked in historical accounts of our country's founding, visionary Black Philadelphians shaped our nation and left a rich legacy as entrepreneurs, civic leaders, abolitionists and soldiers. Consider Cyrus Bustill, Reverend Richard Allen, Reverend Absalom Jones, Reverend John Gloucester, Alice of Dunk's Ferry, the Forten women and others. (see walking tour on page )

NEW NEW Understand what is happening on the field. Beginners learn about offense and defense, drives, downs, the clock and scoring. No prior knowledge required! Intermediates learn strategy, more on player roles, formations, plays, penalties, special teams and rules.