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Descendants of signers of the Declaration of Independence participated in the annual ceremonial Independence Day bell tapping ceremony at the Liberty Bell on Thursday.
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Descendants of signers of the Declaration of Independence participated in the annual ceremonial Independence Day bell tapping ceremony at the Liberty Bell on Thursday.
Valley Forge National Park will celebrate the Fourth of July on Thursday by displaying a true copy of the Declaration of Independence, one of only two known to exist.
There's a lot of Philadelphia in the new design, from Ben Franklin to Independence Hall, the Declaration of Independence, and the Liberty Bell. But it's really all about thwarting counterfeiters.
This collection of signatures of all 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence heads to auction on December 15th.
A rousing ceremony at Independence Mall kicked off Philadelphia's activities to mark this 4th of July in America's birthplace.
During Fonthill Castle's Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, people were able to get a glimpse of one of only two known authentic copies of the Declaration of Independence.
4th of July means barbeques and fireworks. But it's also arguably the most important day in our country's history. Learn why.
Philadelphia is more than just the City of Brotherly Love, it's the birthplace of our nation. If you only have a day or two to take in the city's sites, these five stops need to be on your itinerary.
Seale says the Black Panther principals are relevant today. In fact, he says Occupy Wall Street protesters cite many of the same demands the panthers set forth more than four decades ago:.
The Pennsylvania Historical Society has unveiled an historical marker in front of 221 Market Street to commemorate the original volunteer firefighters in the city of Philadelphia.
Hundreds gathered at noon in Independence Square, at the same place and time where Colonel John Nixon first read the Declaration of Independence 235 years ago.
Steve Frank, historian at the National Constitution Center, says it was no mistake that the events of the Revolutionary War were intimately tied to Philadelphia.
A suburban Philadelphia collector believes he has a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence made through a 19th Century printing process that damaged the original.
Standing proudly with their right hands in the air, men and women from 20 countries, including Liberia, Ukraine, India and Mexico, took the oath of citizenship pledging allegiance to the United States of America.
An unusual and rare piece of American history will be on display this Monday, The Fourth of July, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Moland House in Warwick, Bucks County.
Politics is never as simple as Republican versus Democrat, especially to hold a view that neither party satisfies completely.
Is handwriting still important in this age of computers, texting, and instant communication? Cursive writing, sometimes called script, is not a required subject in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Communities in Philadelphia celebrated the first day of Kwanzaa as Boathouse Row shined bright on Thursday.
Friday will be sunny and dry in the Philadelphia region, but a rainy weekend is on the way.
Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson appears to be finalizing a deal to be the next head football coach at Delaware State University, a source said.
Upland Police and emergency services have responded to a water main break at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Chester.
Customers and Border Patrol officers seized more than 20,000 counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers on their way to Philly.
Upland Police and emergency services have responded to a water main break at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Chester.
Communities in Philadelphia celebrated the first day of Kwanzaa as Boathouse Row shined bright on Thursday.
Firefighters are battling a fire on Cedar Street in Allentown that has already damaged multiple homes.
Friday will be sunny and dry in the Philadelphia region, but a rainy weekend is on the way.
Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson appears to be finalizing a deal to be the next head football coach at Delaware State University, a source said.
Communities in Philadelphia celebrated the first day of Kwanzaa as Boathouse Row shined bright on Thursday.
Friday will be sunny and dry in the Philadelphia region, but a rainy weekend is on the way.
Customers and Border Patrol officers seized more than 20,000 counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers on their way to Philly.
Firefighters are battling a fire on Cedar Street in Allentown that has already damaged multiple homes.
Work by former students and faculty at the University of the Arts is on display at Philadelphia's City Hall.
Friday will be sunny and dry in the Philadelphia region, but a rainy weekend is on the way.
Shoppers at the Promenade at Sagemore in Marlton are battling the crowds and making holiday returns after Christmas.
Thursday morning will be cold and sunny in the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, and some in New Jersey believe it could be them.
Friday will be sunny and dry in the Philadelphia region, but a rainy weekend is on the way.
Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson appears to be finalizing a deal to be the next head football coach at Delaware State University, a source said.
Thursday morning will be cold and sunny in the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
Police looking for a missing New Castle County, Delaware woman found her remains in a man's car in Maryland.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
New federal regulations are in effect for U.S. airlines, meaning faster, easier refunds for flight cancelations or significant disruptions if you choose not to be rebooked.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday and Monday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
Former Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson appears to be finalizing a deal to be the next head football coach at Delaware State University, a source said.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni had few updates on quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett in a news conference Thursday.
The Sixers defeated the Celtics, 118-114, on Christmas Day in Boston.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Philadelphia teamed up with the Kwanzaa Collective for a festive celebration at the Fairmount Water Works.
Five people were injured and at least five families were displaced after a fire on the 700 block of Cedar Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Thursday night.
The Philadelphia region can expect a sunny and cold Friday morning, but a wet weekend is on the way. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A water main break and electrical fire at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Delaware County on Thursday night caused staff to evacuate some patients.
One person is recovering in the hospital on Thursday after being saved from a rowhome fire in North Philadelphia. That fire started on North Hancock near Girard Avenue around 2 p.m. Someone saw smoke and called 911. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.