Independence National Historical Park hosts some of the nation’s preeminent places of history. But what was the area like ...

With Independence Hall as the backdrop, the Philly POPS made a patriotic return on the eve of July Fourth. After dissolving ...

It’s time for a historical shellabration—this summer, a new event dubbed the Shells of Liberty Oyster Bash will be in full ...

The initial marking of the historic spot came in the late 1890s, in conjuction with the building of a new City Hall. The ...

Today is Friday, July 4, the 185th day of 2025. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day. On July 4, ...

AFSCME District Council 33, which represents more than 9,000 city workers, went on strike at midnight June 30, impacting city ...

Most Americans, however, will associate America’s 250th with Philadelphia on Independence Day 2026. Though unfair to all the ...

Heading into Center City for July 4th? Here are all the road closures for Philly’s parades, concerts, and fireworks from July ...

A city worker strike puts a stop to regular garbage collection.

July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history that is widely considered the birthday of the United States of America ...

The Bill of Rights Institute developed an eight-question Independence Day quiz to test Americans' knowledge about the July 4th holiday.

This painting shows the signing of the Declaration of Independence in what was later called Independence Hall, Philadelphia, ...