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The Continental Congress voted for independence two days earlier, but the Declaration transformed July 4 into a lasting national symbol.

A measles outbreak that began in April now includes cases in seven Pennsylvania counties as health officials try to increase vaccination rates.

The first U.S.-born pope accepted an award from Philly’s National Constitution Center

Parade organizers said they were “heartbroken” for thousands of participants who traveled from as far away as Italy to take part.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive made a pit stop in Pottstown to observe America’s 250th birthday.

“Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks” tells the story of fireworks from the earliest Chinese inventions to today’s choreographed pyrotechnic displays.

Built on family ties, lifelong friendship and a shared musical obsession, the trio has become a fixture of Philadelphia's experimental music scene.

Local leaders from across the country marched from Independence Mall to the Museum of the American Revolution, highlighting the role of cities in sustaining democracy.

The order prevents Philadelphia from enforcing the law pending the outcome of the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the city.

Organizers read out the names of the more than 50 people who have died in ICE custody since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025.

The dangerous heat is accelerating air conditioner use. Data centers could be directed to use their own backup power.

July 2 - July 5: DE250 Celebration in Del., July Fourth events in Philly and block party in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

Dawn Robinson has been fighting efforts from the city to force her to sell her 2.4-acre property in Middle Township.

Rep. Brendan Boyle hopes the event will serve as a rare bipartisan reflection on the nation's founding and Philadelphia's enduring place in American history.

Institutions blocks apart from each other have assembled 15 Declarations of Independence among them. They all tell a different story.