Proud piece of botanical history blooming at Bartram's Garden

Before any of the Founding Fathers were born, the plot of land now known as Bartram's Garden became part of U.S. history.

• Jul 22

How Insomnia Cookies went from a Penn dorm room to an international success

Insomnia Cookies was founded over 20 years ago because Seth Berkowitz got a sweet tooth at Penn. It's now an international success.

• Jul 21

The story behind the iconic phrase "In God We Trust" is local to Pennsylvania

That phrase was placed on the 2-cent piece in 1864, and to this day appears on all U.S. coins and paper currency.

• Jul 15

How a Pennsylvania minister helped put "In God We Trust" on U.S. currency

The Rev. Mark Watkinson is buried at Pemberton Baptist Cemetery in New Jersey, but his legacy can still be found in your pocket.

• Jul 15

For nearly 200 years, Martin Guitar has helped artists find their sound

In 1839, family-owned Martin Guitar moved to Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where today the sixth generation continues to keep the music alive.

• Jul 14

Copy of Declaration of Independence sells for more than $3.6 million at auction

A copy of the Declaration of Independence sold for more than $3.6 million as part of a USA 250 Anniversary auction

• Jul 10

History tastes sweet at the century-old Merrymead Farm in Montgomery County

We continued celebrating America's 250th anniversary in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with a cold summertime treat and a sweet history lesson at a farm that's been in the same family for five generations.

• Jul 9

History tastes sweet at the century-old Merrymead Farm

Merrymead Farm in Montgomery County offers families and visitors a cold summertime treat and a sweet history lesson to boot.

• Jul 9

MLB announces full 2026 All-Star Week schedule in Philadelphia

Philadelphia will celebrate baseball and 250 years of American history this summer as the All-Star Game returns to the city.

• Jul 8

These colonial-era taverns are keeping Philly's revolutionary spirit alive

Philadelphia's revolutionary spirit is kept alive 250 years after the United States' founding at these colonial-era taverns.

• Jul 8

How the LOVE sculpture became an iconic symbol of Philadelphia

The LOVE sculpture has been a symbol of the City of Brotherly Love for 50 years.

• Jul 7

Misting areas, water stations help Philadelphians stay cool at July Fourth concert

At the July Fourth celebrations on Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway, attendees are trying to stay cool with help from water stations and misting areas amid a historic heat wave in the area.

• Jul 4

Mayor Parker honors Colman Domingo, Philly natives with freedom awards

Mayor Cherelle Parker honored Philly natives including Colman Domingo and Gillie Da King during a July Fourth ceremony.

• Jul 5

Founded in Philly: Celebrating Philadelphia's role in America's story

As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we're looking back at Philadelphia's role in United States history.

• Jul 5

Colman Domingo speaks at "Celebration of Freedom" ceremony in Philadelphia

With a proud Mayor Parker looking on, Colman Domingo spoke at the National Constitution Center for the city's signature "Celebration of Freedom" event, Ray Strickland reports.

• Jul 4

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