The Declaration of Independence is a revolutionary document that transformed governance from monarchy to democracy and ...

Pennsylvania’s nickname of the Keystone State, as variously reported, originates with the deciding vote for independence by a Pennsylvania member of the Continental Congress or in the commonwealth’s ...

On July 4, 2025, the United States of America celebrates Independence Day, marking the 249th anniversary of its declaration of independence from British rule in 1776. While it is now a day of ...

Before there was a nation, there was the Army. The United States Army began on June 14, 1775, as the Continental Congress ...

The Fourth of July has been celebrated across the nation since 1776. But when — and how — did Americans across the country ...

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson.

Dr. Frank Caserta, who collects historic newspapers, owns what he believes is the only privately held copy of this rare ...

One bird spectacle readily observable in Allegheny County right now comes in the form of 100 purple martins swirling above ...

In July 4, 1777 the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common and in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and ...

Booming fireworks, patriotic parades, and outdoor barbeques have become annual traditions, and many employees enjoy the day off of work for the federal holiday. July 4, also known as Independence Day, ...

In 1775, life went on normally for most though a revolution was coming. Columnist joe Holley says Americans today have a duty ...