William Thompson deserves plaudits as one of many whose early service led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence ...

EASTON, Pa. - A special celebration of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness returns this weekend. Heritage Day is back in Easton. At noon on July 8th, 1776, Easton was one of only three places ...

Two hundred forty-nine years ago, on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to separate the American colonies from ...

Anti-slavery activist Frederick Douglass first delivered this speech on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York. It was part of ...

The findings of a Gallup poll released at the end of June showed a higher percentage of people feeling less proud to be ...

The power of the American ideal comes not from Americans being a “particular people” with a common heritage—an ...

I have always admired the importance of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson’s beautifully written document, ...

News presents, “We the People,” a year-long journey showcasing local historic sites, people, nostalgia, and much more.

Don’t forget that without the sacrifices of June 17, 1775, there would be no Independence Day.

Now begins the run-up to an important marker in our national life, one that will spark contemplation and controversy. The 250th anniversary of American independence — a year from this month — comes at ...

With Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber representing the club for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard in Atlanta, ...

With Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber representing the club for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard in Atlanta, the Phillies are gearing up to officially declare – and celebrate – ...