American Girl's first African American doll has a Philly connection
Books about the American Girl doll Addy Walker tell the story of a young girl escaping slavery in 1864 and finding freedom in Philadelphia.
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Books about the American Girl doll Addy Walker tell the story of a young girl escaping slavery in 1864 and finding freedom in Philadelphia.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
In 1839, family-owned Martin Guitar moved to Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where today the sixth generation continues to keep the music alive.
A copy of the Declaration of Independence sold for more than $3.6 million as part of a USA 250 Anniversary auction
Philadelphia's revolutionary spirit is kept alive 250 years after the United States' founding at these colonial-era taverns.
As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we're looking back at Philadelphia's role in United States history.
CBS hosts a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.
France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.
Generations of families gathered in Conshohocken to celebrate the 75th running of its annual Soap Box Derby, a Fourth of July tradition that continues to bring racers year after year.
With multiple days of triple-digit heat in the forecast, organizers of Philadelphia's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to some outdoor plans.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.
An iconic desk and a special line of sheep tell an American story at the Harriton House in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Actors with Historic Philadelphia turn sightseeing in the city into storytelling - bringing historical figures like Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross to life. Janelle Burrell shows how they're celebrating 250 years of America.
The extreme heat with temps hitting 100 degrees didn't stop Philadelphians from celebrating Red, White and Blue To-Do on Thursday.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia for a concert and fireworks show near the Museum of Art.
Through July 4, the Wawa Welcome America Festival will host concerts, block parties, fireworks, parades and more across Philadelphia.
In letters to his wife, John Adams complained about the weather in Philadelphia multiple times as the Founding Fathers worked at Independence Hall.
The bells at Christ Church in Old City will ring out as Philadelphia celebrates the country's 250th birthday this weekend.
Preparations are underway for Friday's parade in Philadelphia to mark America's 250th anniversary.
"Pigeons in America" offers an unconventional side quest during this week's 250th anniversary events around Philadelphia.
Graeme Park in Horsham is a popular wedding venue, but it wasn't always so peaceful.
Philadelphia is the proud birthplace of the United States Postal Service, and Benjamin Franklin is to thank for it all.
The rapper and Philadelphia native will join Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott and The Roots at the "One Philly Unity Concert" on July 4.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
