Thomas Alva Edison reminds us that failures and unexpected outcomes are not useless, but valuable opportunities to learn, ...

So, the telephone was a positive force in society, providing a new source of income for women. But the rise of ‘hello girls’ ...

Thomas Edison, a prolific inventor with 1,093 patents, championed relentless experimentation and unwavering determination. His philosophy, highlighted by a famous quote, emphasizes that worthwhile ...

The modern-day ironing board was invented by Sarah Boone, who took the original clunky design and transformed it into a sleek ...

The shear number of inventions is staggering. They include recombinant DNA, the laser, hearing aids, global positioning (GPS). And that thing called the Internet. We are awash in inventions. And one ...

Thomas Alva Edison, the youngest of Nancy and Samuel Edison’s seven children, was born Thursday, Feb. 11, 1847, in Milan, ...

Edison and Ford Winter Estates will host its annual vintage “base ball” game at historic Terry Park in Fort Myers on March 21 ...

As the practical use of electricity spread worldwide, Edison was a driving force. In 1889, he consolidated his several companies to form Edison General Electric. Three years later, it became General ...

We took a stab at an "unofficial" Best 10 photos from the parade with comments, counting down from 10 to 1. What were your favorite photos. You can see all of the galleries below on this page. Here's ...

The Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade returns Saturday to downtown Fort Myers. Here’s what you need to know about the 2026 event.

Thomas Edison poses in his laboratory in Orange, N.J., on June 16, 1888, amidst his first gramophone invention. The first gramophone was patented on February 19, 1878. UPI File Photo In 1878, Thomas ...

The Edison Festival of Light offers more than just a big parade. Discover all the events happening this weekend, including a 5K, car show and crafts.