Independence Hall closed until January for U.S. 250th anniversary preps
Independence Hall will be closed until Jan. 28, 2026, as the site of the Declaration of Independence prepares for U.S. 250th celebrations.
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Independence Hall will be closed until Jan. 28, 2026, as the site of the Declaration of Independence prepares for U.S. 250th celebrations.
Historians at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania are looking at Philadelphia's past to prepare for the future.
Inside the Historical Society of Pennsylvania are documents young and old that have given the United States of America a blueprint to this very moment.
Inside the Historical Society of Pennsylvania are documents young and old that have given the United States of America a blueprint to this very moment.
The Red, White, and Blue To-Do is taking over Philadelphia's Old City on July 2, the day John Adams wanted to be Independence Day.
The session would be on July 2, 2026, in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The former Pennsylvania governor will help raise awareness and ensure an inclusive commemoration for the big birthday celebration in two years.
A major military celebration representing every major war the Navy has ever fought in, a series of democracy-focused "fireside chats" and much more are on the way as Philadelphia celebrates the lead up to America's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.
Volunteers are cleaning up the grounds and returning head stones to their original positions.
A 200-year-old engraved printing of the Declaration of Independence is on display in Old City as the nation celebrates the 247th anniversary of the signing.
A 200-year-old engraved printing of the Declaration of Independence is on display in Philly as the nation celebrates the 247th anniversary of the signing.
There are plenty of events outside of Philadelphia celebrating the Fourth of July
On this day in 1948, Congress authorized the creation of the Independence National Historical Park, which includes the Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall and several other historical sites.
A discussion of July 4th with Louise Stevenson, professor of History and American Studies at Franklin & Marshall College.
A priceless piece of American history is sitting in a records office in England and the woman who discovered it was in Philadelphia to talk about its importance.
Harvard University researchers say they've discovered a second parchment copy of the Declaration of Independence.
Author of Our Republican Constitution, Randy Barnett, explains to Chris Stigall the differences between a republican and a democracy.
It was on this date, 239 years ago, that residents of the colonies heard the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, bringing the high-stakes rebellion into the spotlight.
Refer to this guide to the best dining, lodging and attractions in Washington D.C.
A reënactor portraying Col. John Nixon read the words of the Declaration of Independence to hundreds assembled in Independence Park, behind Independence Hall.
The annual tradition involving one of the most enduring symbols of this country's freedom took place Friday.
In the midst of celebrations in Philadelphia, we caught up with "Thomas Jefferson" (Steve Edenbo, in full character) at the National Constitution Center.
Chris Stigall spoke with former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about a variety of topics in advance of the Fourth of July.
In celebration of Independence Day, several cities across the nation are hosting fun-filled activities by day and then concluding with spectacular pyrotechnic shows that can be viewed from miles away. Here are five of the best places in America to celebrate the Fourth of July
The early colonial settlements along the Eastern seaboard, including Boston, Charleston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, are among the best places for an historic vacation in the US.
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award in a unanimous vote for the National League honor and Aaron Judge earned the American League accolade for the third time.
Life for federal workers in Philadelphia and around the country is returning to normal after the shutdown ended.
According to Gov. Josh Shapiro, money is already flowing to schools and communities.
Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba's office was violently vandalized Wednesday by a person who earlier in the day had been denied entry to the building because he had a baseball bat, two sources said.
North Wildwood residents are worried after New Jersey officials canceled a beach replenishment project.
The government shutdown is over, but many people in Pennsylvania are still waiting for their food assistance benefits.
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award in a unanimous vote for the National League honor and Aaron Judge earned the American League accolade for the third time.
Life for federal workers in Philadelphia and around the country is returning to normal after the shutdown ended.
The historic 1702 Great Bell at Christ Church in Old City was allegedly vandalized last week.
According to Gov. Josh Shapiro, money is already flowing to schools and communities.
Life for federal workers in Philadelphia and around the country is returning to normal after the shutdown ended.
Zipporah Washington is now a nurse who has conquered cancer and is ready to give back.
Independence Hall will be closed until Jan. 28, 2026, as the site of the Declaration of Independence prepares for U.S. 250th celebrations.
The crash happened on I-95 southbound Thursday morning.
Signal issues caused additional cancellations and delays on an already shorthanded Regional Rail Thursday morning.
North Wildwood residents are worried after New Jersey officials canceled a beach replenishment project.
One person is dead after a crash on Route 206 in Southampton, New Jersey, overnight, according to State Police.
The Ronald McDonald House enabled John Kenyon to be by his son's side during a difficult journey.
An old abandoned doll factory in Trenton is being renovated into a state-of-the-art charter school set to open in August 2026.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A 12-hour Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser supporting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia happens live on Twitch this Sunday.
Emmy Reim's family brings donations to the Ronald McDonald House in Delaware after it became a home away from home for them.
Zipporah Washington is now a nurse who has conquered cancer and is ready to give back.
Terrence Gore's artistic medium is leaves, sticks and anything he can find on the ground in nature.
Army veteran Erica Liermann says fitness has helped with her PTSD. At her King of Prussia gym, she's helping other veterans.
Officials are warning of a potential measles exposure at PHL on Sunday, Nov. 9, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health says.
At the MossRehab Institute for Brain Health, veterans and first responders with brain injuries come for an intense three-week program.
The Treasury Department expects to save $56 million per year on materials by ceasing to make pennies.
M. Buono Beef Company is closing after 79 years of providing meat to businesses in the Philadelphia area.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
The beloved Delaware County pizza spot is moving to a new location in Broomall.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The trains that were canceled Wednesday on the Airport, Fox Chase and Chestnut Hill West lines will not run on Thursday and Friday.
The FAA has cut flights as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay at PHL and around the country.
For the third straight day, some SEPTA Regional Rail trains are canceled Wednesday as the transit agency continues to inspect railcars due to a federal order.
SEPTA canceled multiple trips on Regional Rail lines again Tuesday amid a railcar shortage due to a federal order.
Multiple people are hurt and roads are shut down after separate crashes in Camden, Gloucester and Atlantic counties Sunday night.
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award in a unanimous vote for the National League honor and Aaron Judge earned the American League accolade for the third time.
Edmonton's Jack Roslovic took advantage of a turnover by Cam York and scored off a 2-on-none break 1:19 into overtime, giving the Oilers a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday.
A.J. Brown's comments on a stream with gamer Janky Rando have once again put him in the spotlight, following another Philadelphia Eagles win.
Parents of Cheltenham High School football players demanded answers and transparency after the school canceled the football season.
The 100,000-square-foot Netflix House is free to guests and allows fans to interact with their favorite streaming shows.
Mark Wahlberg is starring in the upcoming film "Weekend Warriors" produced by Lebron James' SpringHill Company.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Journey will see the lights go down in 60 cities across the U.S. and Canada on their "Final Frontier" tour in 2026.
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.
A massive, great white shark tagged in the Atlantic Ocean, just pinged off the coast of Atlantic City.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Thursday night.
The city has installed 15 cameras along Broad Street in Philadelphia from the Stadium District to as north as East Oak Lane.
The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia struck its last circulating penny on Wednesday after President Trump canceled the 1-cent coin as the cost of making them became more than their value.
Representatives from the National Dog Show in Oaks stopped by the Philadelphia Visitor Center for a celebration and agility show.