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Erin Schricker and Davis Simmons pose for a photo in Philadelphia
History
Philadelphia

Philly’s 250th celebrations continue after a hot and stormy Fourth of July

Fourth of July is over. What’s next for Philly? Historians share their takes.

2 months ago

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates his team's victory at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia, Saturday, July 4, 2026.
International
Philadelphia
Sports

France shines in Philly’s World Cup finale for another sell out crowd

Philly’s role as World Cup host has come to an end with a dominant performance by France on a scorching Fourth of July afternoon.

2 months ago

Birds on a wire highlight Wilmington's unconventional mural for America's 250th birthday. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
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Visual Arts

‘Common threads we share’: Wilmington mural for America’s 250th features birds on a wire and subtle tribute to Bob Marley

Muralist Christian Kanienberg says he’s “more interested in creating pieces of art that just happen to be murals that are conversation starters.”

2 months ago

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Tens of thousands of people packed Wawa Welcome America's Pops on Independence concert
Community Events
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Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Philly POPS performs at Independence Park with Idina Menzel, even as heat wave forces cancellation of other July 4 events

The city’s free July Fourth concert on the Parkway is still on. Organizers say Saturday's star-studded show will happen rain or shine.

2 months ago

Paraguay's Julio Enciso (left) and France's Kylian Mbappe
International
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

France and Paraguay prepare for Philly’s final World Cup game — and it’s going to be a hot one

The soaring French return to Philly to face a Paraguay side that has already pulled off a giant-killing win over Germany.

2 months ago

Atlas of Battles of the American Revolution (credit: National Archives)
Studio 2
History

250th Celebration: Battlefields, Foods and Communities of the American Revolution

In celebration of America’s big birthday, we’re spotlighting revolutionary people, places and events across our region.

Air Date: July 3, 2026 1:00 pm

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Shaun Bailey, Dustin Burrows and Ashley Burrows pose for a selfie photo.
Music
Philadelphia

For Philadelphia’s Heavenly Bodies, music is more than a passion. It’s a necessity

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

2 months ago

An American flag flutters as fireworks rain down during the July Fourth fireworks display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
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Fourth of July celebrations, Paul Simon, ‘The Sound of America’ Culture Fest, Molly Tuttle and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

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

2 months ago

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Elena Popchock, senior manager of exhibit content at the National Constitution Center
Community Events
History
Philadelphia

Take that, Boston: Philly has more Declarations of Independence than any other city

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

2 months ago

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Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh looks on during a game against the Washington Nationals on June 25, 2026, in Washington.
Philadelphia
Sports

MLB All-Star Game 2026: Everything happening in Philly, from the midsummer classic to the Home Run Derby and more

Festivities will be taking place all week at Citizens Bank Park in South Philly and at the Convention Center in Center City.

2 months ago

A painting of George Washington
History
Philadelphia

Hamilton’s historic First Bank reopens as Philly museum in time for semiquincentennial

The 229-year-old classical building on 3rd Street has been closed to the public for decades.

2 months ago

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Croatia's Nikola Vlasic (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal
International
Philadelphia
Sports

Croatia tops Ghana in Philly’s final World Cup group stage match

After packed crowds for five group stage games in South Philly, excitement is building for what could be a marquee matchup on the Fourth of July.

2 months ago

Matt Bellamy of Muse performs at the Shaky Knees Music Festival
Music
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

5 concerts in the Philadelphia region not to miss in July

With summer concert season in full swing, live music is heating up in July. Here are five acts to catch when they come through the region.

2 months ago

Portrait of Betsy Wyeth
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Brandywine Museum in Delco shows how Betsy Wyeth shaped her husband Andrew Wyeth’s artistry

“By Design” makes the case that Betsy Wyeth was central to Andrew’s artistic vision.

2 months ago

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Center City District Foundations using retail space
History
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Visual Arts

An empty storefront on Market East pops up with the story of Philly’s Centennial Expo

“Revisit 1876” shows the good and the bad of Philadelphia’s shining international moment 150 years ago.

2 months ago

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