Federal Study Shows History Still Big Economic Engine For Philadelphia
A study released by the National Park Service shows Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia continues to play a critical role in boosting the city's economy.
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A study released by the National Park Service shows Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia continues to play a critical role in boosting the city's economy.
Chris broadcasts live from Independence Visitors Center on the 4th of July. He talks to Ed Welch from the National Park Service at 6:20, Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday at 7:00, Amy Needle from Historic Philadelphia at 7:20, CBS 3's Beasley Reece at 8:00, Author and descendent of George Washington, Austin Washington, at 8:20, and to Independence Visitors Center CEO Jim Cuorato at 8:50.
There were fireworks, cannon volleys, and a full-dress parade outside a National Park Service building that is slated for demolition to make way for the new museum.
The October 2013 government shutdown cost the U.S. economy an estimated $24-Billion, including several million in lost tourist dollars when National Parks in the Philadelphia area closed.
As we look at this area's connection to the assassination of President Kennedy, which happened 50 years ago Friday, we look back on a piece of the story that almost got away.
The Visitor Center, at 6th and Market Streets, is on federal property but gets only one-fifth of its funding from the federal government.
Chris reviews President Obama's interview with local News Anchor Rick Williams, the NFL's announcement they will meet with a Native American group over the name of the Washington Redskins, and the President's appointment of Janet Yellen for the next Chair of the Federal Reserve. He talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday and CBS 3's Beasley Reece.
Chris continues his coverage of the government shutdown and the status of negotiations between the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Many tourist were disappointed as sites run by the federal government were closed due to the government shutdown.
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area says National Park Service boat operators found the body of 51-year-old Juan Roberto Salomon Delacruz of Brooklyn late Saturday afternoon.
Caretakers of a deteriorating piece of maritime military history hope to have its future secured by next summer and continue working to ensure it stays afloat in the meantime.
While everyone knows that Philadelphia is steeped in history, it's also been at the forefront of culture, arts and science. Here are five summer exhibits worth visiting.
The National Park Service is still hoping to open the refurbished Ben Franklin Museum by August or September.
About 150 federal employees gathered in the shadow of the Liberty Bell and the Federal Building at lunchtime on Wednesday to protest the across the board federal government cuts known as sequestration.
Carlos Balsas, 41, was ordered to stand trial on charges stemming from his January 26th comment.
Philadelphia police say charges have been filed against a Tempe, Arizona man, who is accused of telling security officers he had explosives while visiting the Liberty Bell on Independence Mall Saturday morning.
The National Park Service has given two utilities permission to put power lines through scenic recreation areas popular with Philadelphia area residents, including the Delaware Water Gap.
Occupy Philadelphia obtained a demonstration permit, which prohibits sleeping at the site.
Chef Walter Staib says the National Park Service's request for proposals "made absolutely no sense."
Over the summer the National Park Service announced they were accepting proposals from other proprietors for the space currently occupied by City Tavern. The September 23rd deadline passed and there were no proposals.
The landmark City Tavern Concession contract will be expiring soon and as KYW's Michelle Durham reports, the property is owned by the National Park Service and officials there have opened the bidding process on a 10 year lease on the property.
Since 1965, Pennsylvania has received more than $160 million from the federal government to acquire land that, according to the funding, must be used for public purposes in perpetuity.
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.
If the federal government does shut down on Friday, some of Philadelphia's top tourist attractions will be closed to the public.
Officials say sharpshooters have killed 600 deer at Valley Forge National Historical Park, or nearly half of the park's estimated deer population.
