U.S. buries time capsule to be opened on nation's 500th anniversary

A time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.

• Jul 4

Reenactors brave heat wave to bring Philly's history to life: "It is a little toasty"

While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.

• Jul 3

Haddonfield residents brave the heat to celebrate America's 250th birthday

The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.

• Jul 3

First American pope, Leo XIV, receives Liberty Medal ahead of nation's 250th

As he accepted the award from the National Constitution Center, Pope Leo XIV spoke about the significance of the U.S. turning 250.

• Jul 3

South Jersey woman celebrating 100th birthday on America's 250th

One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.

• Jul 3

Philadelphia cancels "Salute to Independence" parade due to extreme heat

Philadelphia's Salute to Independence parade has been canceled due to extreme heat in the weather forecast.

• Jul 3

Sheep and a special desk help tell the story of the Harriton House in Montgomery County

The celebration of America's 250th anniversary continued with a look at historic sites in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, including an estate that is more than 300 years old, which houses an iconic desk and a special line of sheep.

• Jul 2

Red, White Blue To-Do Pomp and Parade goes on despite extreme heat

Despite a shortened parade route and temperatures climbing into the 100s Thursday, the Red, White and Blue To-Do Pomp and Parade still stepped off and marched down Independence Mall, celebrating all things 250. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.

• Jul 2

Red, White Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade goes on despite extreme heat

The extreme heat with temps hitting 100 degrees didn't stop Philadelphians from celebrating Red, White and Blue To-Do on Thursday.

• Jul 2

A special desk and sheep tell the story of Harriton House

An iconic desk and a special line of sheep tell an American story at the Harriton House in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

• Jul 3

Some of America's historical figures become bobbleheads ahead of 250th anniversary

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is releasing special bobbleheads for America's 250th anniversary. The 16 new figures include Betsy Ross, Frederick Douglass and the Declaration of Independence.

• Jul 1

Benjamin Franklin Bridge celebrates 100 years of connecting Philadelphia and Camden

As Philadelphia gears up to celebrate America's 250th birthday, the iconic Benjamin Franklin Bridge is marking a milestone of its own: 100 years. Reporter Joe Holden looks back at its history.

• Jul 1

America's 250th a milestone for the Ben Franklin Bridge: turning 100 years old

Once the longest suspension bridge in the world, the Ben Franklin Bridge is turning 100 years old. Millions have journeyed across it since it opened July 1, 1926, connecting Philadelphia and Camden. Joe Holden reports.

• Jul 1

Ben Franklin Bridge turns 100 today: "This is where I find most of my peace"

While America celebrates 250 years, one of the nation's great bridges in Philadelphia is also celebrating a milestone this year.

• Jul 7

Union Pacific Big Boy locomotive rolling into Philly over July Fourth4 weekend

The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive will roll onto the tracks near Philadelphia's Navy Yard​ and be on public display from July 4-5.

• Jul 5

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