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A letter written by then Gen. George Washington in 1780 while he was at his winter encampment Morristown, New Jersey was sold for $24,000 at Briggs Auction in Pennsylvania.
Bob Gilliam, a self-proclaimed history buff, and his wife donated $20,000 to help researchers and Rowan University students identify the soldiers found in a mass grave near the Fort Mercer Trench.
The remains date back to the Revolutionary War, and researchers are continuing their work to learn who they were.
Tuesday, July 2 is the first-ever Red, White and Blue To-Do in Philadelphia - it's on the day the U.S.' second president, John Adams, wanted to be Independence Day - as this was the day the Continental Congress declared freedom from Great Britain. It wasn't until July 4 that the Founding Fathers printed the Declaration of Independence, a rationalization and explanation of their decision. In honor of Adams' wishes today be a day of "pomp and parade," there was a short parade through Old City from the National Constitution Center to Carpenters' Hall.
Monday was a day for celebration at the Museum of the American Revolution as staff debuted a long-lost Revolutionary War musket.
The Museum of the American Revolution in Old City, Philadelphia, on Monday showed off a musket made in the 1770s that was recently recovered after being stolen decades ago.
A memorial to honor the life of an enslaved woman during the Revolutionary War was unveiled Saturday as the historic Stenton house celebrated its very first Dinah Day.
Several Revolutionary War-era firearms that were stolen in the 1970s and '80s ago have been returned, and the FBI is asking the public for help recovering more missing artifacts.
A 17-year-old Ben Franklin got off a boat in Philadelphia on Oct. 6, 1723, a day that will now be known as Benjamin Franklin Day in Pennsylvania.
The trolley crashed through the first floor of the historic Blue Bell Inn in Southwest Philadelphia.
Sunday is a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies to start, and a much lighter breeze.
Travis Konecny's two goals and Matvei Michkov's two assists secured the Flyers' third straight win as they defeated the Sabres 5-2.
An investigation is underway after a 41-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in Northeast Philadelphia.
A baby was able to be delivered after a pregnant woman found with a gunshot wound in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania died.
Wilmington police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that critically injured three women early Saturday morning.
Sunday is a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies to start, and a much lighter breeze.
Travis Konecny's two goals and Matvei Michkov's two assists secured the Flyers' third straight win as they defeated the Sabres 5-2.
An investigation is underway after a 41-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in Northeast Philadelphia.
Another work week is in the books, and now it's time to celebrate your much-deserved downtime. Here's what's going on in Philadelphia this weekend.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
Sunday is a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies to start, and a much lighter breeze.
A baby was able to be delivered after a pregnant woman found with a gunshot wound in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania died.
The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching which can only mean Christmas shoppers are about to take over malls in full force.
A building that houses two units was heavily damaged in a fire in Langhorne on Saturday.
High pressure will build in from the Midwest for the weekend promoting plenty of sunshine and providing drier air and breezy conditions for Saturday.
Sunday is a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies to start, and a much lighter breeze.
The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching which can only mean Christmas shoppers are about to take over malls in full force.
High pressure will build in from the Midwest for the weekend promoting plenty of sunshine and providing drier air and breezy conditions for Saturday.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a vocal critic of New York City congestion pricing, says he is running for governor of New Jersey.
New Jersey remains under a drought warning on Friday and there could be a drought emergency in the days ahead.
Sunday is a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies to start, and a much lighter breeze.
Wilmington police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that critically injured three women early Saturday morning.
High pressure will build in from the Midwest for the weekend promoting plenty of sunshine and providing drier air and breezy conditions for Saturday.
Saint Mark's High School in Wilmington hosted a special event Monday to honor veterans, military members and their families.
Here's a list of events honoring veterans and their patriotism, plus some freebies and discounts for them this holiday.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
Years after suffering a birth injury, Ryan Stehlik is playing lacrosse and wants to eventually become a physical therapist and help others.
This nonprofit, Climbing for Community, helps connect children in underserved communities with the benefits of rock climbing.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Von Maur, one of the country's top retailers, held its grand opening Saturday at South Hills Village.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
A driver had to be extricated after his truck and a school bus crashed in Lower Moreland. At least one student had minor injuries.
Lower Merion Police have located the vehicle and driver wanted in a deadly hit-and-run of a woman in a wheelchair along City Avenue.
Federal money used to help SEPTA make up for lost riders is about to run out – and major cuts could be coming if that money is not replaced.
All lanes reopened after a crash blocked westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
Travis Konecny's two goals and Matvei Michkov's two assists secured the Flyers' third straight win as they defeated the Sabres 5-2.
The Orlando Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter to a 98-86 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup game.
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
The Eagles' win improves the Birds to 8-2 and extends their winning streak to six games.
Matvei Michkov scored in overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 5-4 comeback victory over the Ottawa Senators Thursday.
The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching which can only mean Christmas shoppers are about to take over malls in full force.
Another work week is in the books, and now it's time to celebrate your much-deserved downtime. Here's what's going on in Philadelphia this weekend.
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
Jason Kelce and Stevie Nicks have ousted Mariah Carey atop the iTunes holiday song chart with their single "Maybe This Christmas."
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Sunday will be sunny and mild with highs near 63 degrees, and temperatures stay in the 60s throughout the start of the week. The next chance for rain in the Delaware Valley doesn't come until Wednesday night into Thursday.
The investigation continues into how a woman on foot was hit by a car on i-95 yesterday.
Sunday is a pleasant day with mostly sunny skies to start, and a much lighter breeze. There will be increasing clouds ahead of a front that crosses our area Monday. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Three women are hospitalized with serious injuries after they were struck by a hit-and-run driver along a bustling street in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday. Police are still searching for whoever was behind the wheel of that vehicle. The family of one of the victims talked to Ryan Hughes.
Finally, on Saturday, it was all-you-can-eat chicken nuggets at Philly’s first “Nugget-Fest.” At Ladder 15 in Center City, hosted by the city’s DJ Nugget, nuggets were everywhere.