Violet Comber-Wilen

This week’s Philly “Firstival” is celebrating the first time we referred to the new nation as the United States of America.

The project will connect the Schuylkill River and Delaware River trails via Spring Garden Street.

The Museum of the Philadelphian will focus on the attitude of Philadelphians, iconic objects Philadelphians use and how the public perceives Philadelphians.

With the indefinite closure of the Landmark’s Ritz Five theater and a failed IMAX theater deal at Riverview Plaza, what is the state of Philly’s movie scene?

The annual “end-of-summer” white party draws thousands of attendees each year. This year, severe weather forced its cancellation.

Public outcry over the Academy of Natural Science’s closure has led many to call for leadership changes. Here’s what we know.

The oldest institution of natural history in America will close its museum at the end of this month. Here is how the community is reacting.

The document that established the U.S. and its guiding principles was signed in Philly. Here is how the Constitution helped influence America over the years.

Richard and Betty James created the Slinky by accident. It was Betty who popularized the toy and ultimately made it one of the more popular creations.

The city says the theater has violated Philadelphia’s fire code and needs to make appropriate changes before it can reopen.

The annual remembrance event takes on new fervor this year following the fight over the Independence Mall exhibit documenting the lives of nine enslaved people in Philly.

Recipe Philly hosted a reality show competition across the region, aiming to highlight local culinary talent. Its opening gives emerging chefs the spotlight.