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

Extreme heat and severe storms in the forecast for July 4

Strong storms hit the Philadelphia area Saturday night, disrupting July Fourth events and knocking down power lines.

• Jul 4

Hundreds pack Independence Mall for free Philly Pops, Idina Menzel concert

The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.

• Jul 3

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

Tree falls onto road and strikes car in Lower Merion, injuring 3 people

Three people, including a child, were injured after a tree fell and hit their car in Lower Merion Township on Friday.

• Jul 3

PECO workers on strike after failing to reach new contract agreement

IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.

• Jul 4

President's House ruling clears way for replacement of slavery exhibit

An order issued Friday gives the Trump administration the final green light to install a new exhibit at the President's House in Old 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

Flyers sign RFA Leo Carlsson to 5-year, $90 million offer sheet

The Anaheim Ducks have seven days to match the Flyers' offer sheet or accept four first-round draft picks as compensation.

• Jul 3

The Roots to perform before World Cup's Round-of-16 match in Philadelphia

Philly music icons The Roots will perform before Saturday's World Cup match between France and Paraguay, FIFA says.

• Jul 3

Roger's influence on Philadelphia baseball players enters 6th decade

For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.

• 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

Renters have limited rights when it comes to broken A/C. Here's what to know.

While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter

• 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

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