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Unas aves sobre un cable destacan el mural poco convencional
Arts & Entertainment

“Hilos comunes que compartimos”: un mural en Wilmington por el 250º aniversario de Estados Unidos presenta pájaros en un cable y un sutil homenaje a Bob Marley

El muralista Christian Kanienberg afirma que le interesa “más crear obras de arte que, simplemente, resultan ser murales capaces de suscitar conversaciones”.

2 months ago

Patti LaBelle sings into a microphone onstage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Blobfest, Patti Labelle, Dave Matthews Band, Ben Franklin Bridge’s Birthday Party and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 9 - July 12: K.C. and the Sunshine Band in Delaware, Blobfest in the Philly burbs and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 months ago

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Contestants at a Ben Franklin look alike contest
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Billy Penn

The oddest America 250 events that took place in Philly and across the U.S.

From potatoes named “Spudjamin Franklin” to a George Washington trampoline, here’s ten of the weirdest homages for the U.S.’ big birthday.

2 months ago

People leaving the Parkway.
Community

After days of oppressive heat, thunderstorms cut Philly’s July 4th concert short

After storms forced attendees to evacuate, the concert resumed around midnight with a shortened performance by The Roots, followed by fireworks.

2 months ago

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Reenactors read the Declaration of Independence at Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park, born on the Fourth of July, celebrates America250

The pivotal Revolutionary War site in the Philly suburbs hosted hundreds of people for live readings of the Declaration of Independence, a cannon fire demonstration and more.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker introduces actor and playwright Colman Domingo
Community

Mayor Cherelle Parker honors actor Colman Domingo and other Philadelphians with inaugural Celebration of Freedom awards

The honorees included former rapper Gillie Da King, former U.S. ambassador David L. Cohen and Comcast Spectacor CEO Daniel J. Hilferty.

2 months ago

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

‘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
Arts & Entertainment

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

Members of the Massachusetts Army 1775 group march along Independence Mall in Philadelphia on July 3, 2026
Community

Extreme heat forced Philly to cancel its 250th parade. Tourists flocked to Independence Mall anyway

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

2 months ago

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Spectators cheered and yelled as Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 arrived
Community

Big Boy sighting: World’s largest operating steam locomotive chugs through Pottstown

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

2 months ago

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Members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors march through the city's historic district
Community

Historic ‘March of America’s Mayors’ commemorates independence and celebrates local democracy

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.

2 months ago

Elena Popchock, senior manager of exhibit content at the National Constitution Center
Arts & Entertainment

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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People in canoes on the river
Community

250 years after George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware, dozens of paddlers mark the event with a weeklong sojourn

The annual Delaware River Sojourn has been drawing kayakers and canoers to the Delaware River for 31 years.

2 months ago

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Three Brazil players celebrate after a goal.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

World Cup matches in Philly, Noah Kahan in concert, Kidchella and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 25-28: “The Cher Show” in Delaware, Africatown Diaspora Festival Philly and the Soccer Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 months ago

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El representante estatal Josué Ortega, del 3er Distrito de Delaware
Community

“Yo soy boricua”: Delaware reconoce oficialmente el Día de Puerto Rico con una nueva ley y el izado de la bandera

Los puertorriqueños de todo Delaware celebraron la firma del Proyecto de Ley de la Cámara 290 y reflexionaron sobre la historia, la migración y el orgullo cultural.

3 months ago

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