Historians have spent centuries examining Benjamin Franklin’s groundbreaking inventions, but what if the Founding Father’s biggest discovery remained a secret? A new play imagines an alternate history ...

This week's question was asked by Trinity Olivia Jones, grade 3 at Miller Elementary School. Teacher: Amy Stoffregen. QUESTION: Why did Benjamin Franklin fly a kite in the rain when there was thunder ...

Georgia of Port Byron asks a multitude of lightning-related questions including whether Ben Franklin really did the kite-in-the-sky experiment. Yes he did and was darn lucky he wasn't electrocuted!

"Franklin and Friends" is an adaptation of the classic characters from the Franklin the Turtle series of children's books written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Brenda Clark.

Being a first year in college is hard. I don’t think that’s a very bold statement to make. But amid the pressure of daunting midterms and chaotic club applications, there’s one aspect of my first-year ...