A historian explores how religious congregations, activists and city officials have supported undocumented immigrants in ...
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania. It has deep roots in US history. It’s where the most prominent early ...
People with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Chris Preperato for Carpenters’ Hall) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us ...
A museum dedicated to the history of Philadelphia is closing its doors to the public, and it is unclear when — or whether — it will open them again. The Philadelphia History Museum has been struggling ...
250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, creating a new nation. But Philadelphia's history begins well before the events at Independence Hall. History Making ...
Philadelphia’s Historic District will mark the 250th anniversary of the Continental Congress’ vote for independence with a ...
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The legacy of Samuel Wyche, a pioneering Philadelphia police detective who also served as a bodyguard for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is being kept alive through the memories of ...
Philadelphia's tourists typically flock to Old City, and with good reason. This historic center has cobbled streets, leafy parks, and seasonal flavors. Yet, there's a neighborhood that borders Old ...