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The news comes as Trump guts multiple federal agencies, including the Institute for Museum and Library Sciences, which had ...
A historic library in the City of Brotherly Love has reopened after an $8 million renovation. Here's a look inside.
Philadelphia’s Rosenbach Museum loses grants The latest local institution to feel the pain of the Trump/Musk funding cut axe ...
School library advocates worry about the impact of federal funding cuts. Plus, details on the arrest of the man accused of attempted murder in setting fire to Gov. Josh Shapiro's Harrisburg residence.
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation has unveiled an impressive lineup for its Spring Author Events Series, featuring prominent writers and thinkers across various fields.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is one of seven small federal agencies targeted for closure in a recent executive order.
The Library Company reading room on Juniper Street in Philadelphia c. 1935, one of the group’s main locations from 1880 to 1935. The Library Company of Philadelphia Founding father Benjamin ...
Philadelphia baked the first Girl Scout cookie. Philadelphia built the first public zoo. Philadelphia had the first lending library. Philadelphia was home to the first animal shelter. Philadelphia ...
A statement from the city said that since October 2024, Verizon has implemented public WiFi at 51 parks and recreation ...
If your relationship with the Free Library of Philadelphia has simply been one of borrowing a book and returning it, you’re really missing out. From the comfort of your couch, you can delve into ...
Many Philadelphia-based organizations recently received notices that their grants would no longer be paid out by the National ...