Slavery commiseration planned at President’s House site
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Man wanted in connection with vandalism on OY/YO statue outside Weitzman National Museum
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Police are searching for a man they said was caught on camera vandalizing the…
America 250: Watch history come to life on Independence Mall
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — It was a party 250 years in the making, as thousands returned to where it…
Did you know Independence Hall almost ceased to exist?
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Independence Hall has taken center stage as Philadelphia celebrates America’s 250th birthday. While the…
Dozens show out for electric Ben Franklin look-alike contest on Independence Mall
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — More than 30 people dressed in powdered wigs and bifocals braved the heat for…
Red, White, & Blue To-Do will bring a parade, block party and drone show to Old City
The Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee will present the third annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do on Thursday,…
Slavery exhibit removal erases Ona Judge’s escape story
On the evening of May 21, 1796, Ona Judge made the daring decision to free herself. This article…
Wreath-laying ceremony at Liberty Bell celebrates National Freedom Day
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — February 1st marks National Freedom Day, recognizing Abraham Lincoln’s 1865 signing of what became…
Wreath-laying ceremony at Liberty Bell celebrates National Freedom Day
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — February 1st marks National Freedom Day, recognizing Abraham Lincoln’s 1865 signing of what became…
Lawsuit supporters protest ahead of Friday hearing
Members of Avenging the Ancestors Coalition (ATAC) gathered in Center City near the President’s House site Wednesday morning…