Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania. It has deep roots in US history. It’s where the most prominent early American leaders gathered to discuss important topics that would shape the nation ...

Life for federal workers in Philadelphia and around the country is returning to normal after the shutdown ended.

The Wanamaker Light Show returns on Black Friday for select days through 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Dickens Village opens Friday as well, and free timed tickets are required.

With the federal government shut down, some of Philadelphia's most famous historic sites are closed. Attractions, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, are closed because they are part of ...

Drexel University’s founder, Anthony J. Drexel (1826–1893), lived his entire life in Philadelphia. He worked in the Drexel & Co. banks in Old City, where he was born; helped develop an iconic ...

The burial ground helps tell the story of Manayunk and Roxborough before and after they became part of the city. The Bethany Lutheran Church cemetery occupies a large lot on residential Martin Street ...

Independence National Historical Park hosts some of the nation’s preeminent places of history. But what was the area like before the park was established in 1949? Independence Hall sits now ...

Philadelphia is adding a new yearlong celebration to the mix of patriotic festivities in 2026 as the United States marks its 250th birthday. The "52 Weeks of Firsts" festival will highlight the city's ...

Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is looking to hire history buffs to share the city's rich past with visitors — either by telling tales of the 18th century or by portraying historic figures. The ...