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“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.

Temperatures in Greater Philadelphia are expected to reach over 100 degrees during World Cup games and America’s semiquincentennial events.

The Philadelphia 76ers will receive 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown in exchange for Paul George and four draft picks.

The legislation will create a tiered permitting system for development based on how critical a nontidal wetland is.

The city’s first youth restorative justice cohort completed nearly a year of training designed to help young people address conflict, violence and harm in their communities.

The state legislature went into recess Tuesday despite the budget deadline. Republican leaders said they will pick negotiations back up after the holiday.