Liberty Bell Gets Its Annual Ceremonial July 4th 'Ringing' By Young VIPs
Descendants of signers of the Declaration of Independence participated in the annual ceremonial Independence Day bell tapping ceremony at the Liberty Bell on Thursday.
Descendants of signers of the Declaration of Independence participated in the annual ceremonial Independence Day bell tapping ceremony at the Liberty Bell on Thursday.
Valley Forge National Park will celebrate the Fourth of July on Thursday by displaying a true copy of the Declaration of Independence, one of only two known to exist.
There's a lot of Philadelphia in the new design, from Ben Franklin to Independence Hall, the Declaration of Independence, and the Liberty Bell. But it's really all about thwarting counterfeiters.
This collection of signatures of all 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence heads to auction on December 15th.
A rousing ceremony at Independence Mall kicked off Philadelphia's activities to mark this 4th of July in America's birthplace.
During Fonthill Castle's Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, people were able to get a glimpse of one of only two known authentic copies of the Declaration of Independence.
4th of July means barbeques and fireworks. But it's also arguably the most important day in our country's history. Learn why.
Philadelphia is more than just the City of Brotherly Love, it's the birthplace of our nation. If you only have a day or two to take in the city's sites, these five stops need to be on your itinerary.
Seale says the Black Panther principals are relevant today. In fact, he says Occupy Wall Street protesters cite many of the same demands the panthers set forth more than four decades ago:.
The Pennsylvania Historical Society has unveiled an historical marker in front of 221 Market Street to commemorate the original volunteer firefighters in the city of Philadelphia.
Hundreds gathered at noon in Independence Square, at the same place and time where Colonel John Nixon first read the Declaration of Independence 235 years ago.
Steve Frank, historian at the National Constitution Center, says it was no mistake that the events of the Revolutionary War were intimately tied to Philadelphia.
A suburban Philadelphia collector believes he has a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence made through a 19th Century printing process that damaged the original.
Standing proudly with their right hands in the air, men and women from 20 countries, including Liberia, Ukraine, India and Mexico, took the oath of citizenship pledging allegiance to the United States of America.
An unusual and rare piece of American history will be on display this Monday, The Fourth of July, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Moland House in Warwick, Bucks County.
Politics is never as simple as Republican versus Democrat, especially to hold a view that neither party satisfies completely.
Is handwriting still important in this age of computers, texting, and instant communication? Cursive writing, sometimes called script, is not a required subject in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Another weekend with mostly sunny skies and no chance of rain is upon us. Sunday will be chilly in the upper 50s to near 60 degrees.
Loved ones described Kevin Taylor as a gentle giant, and a husband and family man raising three kids in the Northeast.
Teens from 13 to 18 are learning how to build an airplane through a program called Teen Aviation of New Jersey in Medford.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker was joined by Hollywood heavyweights Saturday evening along the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Five people were displaced and one firefighter was rescued after crews battled a 2-alarm house fire in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Another weekend with mostly sunny skies and no chance of rain is upon us. Sunday will be chilly in the upper 50s to near 60 degrees.
Loved ones described Kevin Taylor as a gentle giant, and a husband and family man raising three kids in the Northeast.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker was joined by Hollywood heavyweights Saturday evening along the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Teens from 13 to 18 are learning how to build an airplane through a program called Teen Aviation of New Jersey in Medford.
Here's a list of events to celebrate Halloween in the Philadelphia area this weekend if you dare...
Loved ones described Kevin Taylor as a gentle giant, and a husband and family man raising three kids in the Northeast.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker was joined by Hollywood heavyweights Saturday evening along the Ben Franklin Parkway.
In Week 8 our Game of the Week, voted on by our social media followers, was decided by just two votes and took us to Montgomery County.
Windy and dry conditions, plus a lack of rain for nearly a month, are creating high fire danger across the Philadelphia region.
An AutoZone worker who was listed as critical after being hit during a multi-car hit-and-run crash in Port Richmond last Sunday has died.
Another weekend with mostly sunny skies and no chance of rain is upon us. Sunday will be chilly in the upper 50s to near 60 degrees.
Teens from 13 to 18 are learning how to build an airplane through a program called Teen Aviation of New Jersey in Medford.
Five people were displaced and one firefighter was rescued after crews battled a 2-alarm house fire in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Here's a guide on how to vote early in person in New Jersey and Delaware.
Windy and dry conditions, plus a lack of rain for nearly a month, are creating high fire danger across the Philadelphia region.
Here's a guide on how to vote early in person in New Jersey and Delaware.
Windy and dry conditions, plus a lack of rain for nearly a month, are creating high fire danger across the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia area is still in extreme fire danger as we have now gone 26 days with no measurable rainfall.
Drought continues to worsen across the region and now it'll take nearly a foot of rainfall to pull us out of the drought by next year.
A red flag warning has been issued for South Jersey between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Doctors say the dry weather is impacting people with respiratory diseases like asthma.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
The cousins were born just a day apart – just like their mothers.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards has announced she will step down from that position next month.
New Jersey residents spoke out at a public meeting in Palmyra to discuss safety and reliability issues following the deadly River Line crash.
A fatal three-car collision closed both lanes of the George C. Platt Bridge in southwest Philadelphia early Monday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Holden Trent, a goalkeeper of the Philadelphia Union has died at 25, the team announced on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Flyers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-5 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.
The Toronto Raptors beat Philadelphia 115-107 to snap a seven-game losing streak against the 76ers Friday night.
In Week 8 our Game of the Week, voted on by our social media followers, was decided by just two votes and took us to Montgomery County.
Two former Penn State football players facing felony rape charges are free on bond while they await their next hearing.
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Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Here's a list of events to celebrate Halloween in the Philadelphia area this weekend if you dare...
Merchantville, New Jersey goes all out for Halloween – even changing its name.
Debra Austin is back in Philadelphia for a new series, "Dance Legends Masterclass," to give young dancers access to history.
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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.
Sunday will be chilly in the upper 50's to near 60-degrees. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Teens from 13 to 18 are learning how to build an airplane through a program called Teen Aviation of New Jersey in Medford. Ray Strickland reports.
Loved ones described Kevin Taylor as a gentle giant, and a husband and family man raising three kids in the Northeast. Ryan Hughes reports.
We are just 10 days away from Election Day, but voting is already underway in many states. Early in person voting got underway Saturday morning in New Jersey and Delaware. There were long lines at a polling place in Fort Lee outside of New York City and Kent County, Delaware. People can vote at nearly 20 locations from now until Nov. 3.
Tonight, you'll need a jacket for date night or any other late-night plans because once the winds taper off the temperatures will fall quickly under clear skies to the upper 30's and low 40's by sunrise. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.