TF Cornerstone plans to build 600 apartments in the Wanamaker Building after acquiring complete control in a foreclosure ...

The reopening is part of an overall effort to upgrade and prepare the Independence National Historical Park for the nation’s ...

The United States Army is getting ready to celebrate its 250th Anniversary in Philadelphia. Tuesday, the Association of the ...

Wednesday marks 500 days until July 4, 2026, the day the United States will mark its 250th birthday, with Philadelphia taking center stage. With that in mind, the Historical Society of ...

suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Philadelphia is funding historical research into the city’s lesser-known stories. On Friday, Councilmember ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS ... Skiba says other stories need to be told too and that's where historical markers can help. Near the corner of 17th and St. James Streets in Rittenhouse Square marks ...

Looking southwest along the 1300 block of Walnut Street. (Philadelphia Historical Commission) Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to ...

The vote by the Philadelphia Historical Commission last week came after a yearlong, somewhat controversial push from residents and activists to protect the historically wealthy and Black ...

Recent reviewers agree this is a must-see in Philadelphia. Located in Independence National Historical Park in Old City, Independence Hall is just steps from the Liberty Bell Center, making it ...

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia has its first local historic district designated to recognize its Black history. The Philadelphia Historical Commission voted unanimously Friday to create the ...

The Philadelphia Historical Commission unanimously approved the creation of the Southeast Spruce Hill Historic District on July 12. The process of granting the area historical protection has been ...

Philadelphia is funding historical research into the city’s lesser-known stories. On Friday, Councilmember Isaiah Thomas ceremoniously presented $150,000 from the city’s 2023 budget to the ...