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Even before the fireworks and concert, there was plenty of Independence Day action in America’s birthplace.

Visitors from all over the country gathered at Independence Hall for the annual Celebration of Freedom ceremony

Tonya Pendleton runs down things to do around Philadelphia for July 4th and through the weekend.

You’ll be able to get a beer and roam freely along the Parkway.

In the city, there are people who go above and beyond to better the day-to-day life of their neighbors. But often, they get little recognition.

Congratulations to all the nominees — you made the inaugural Billy Penn Awards Gala a successful show.

The nine-day festival draws more than 100,000 people from across the country.

It’s not too early to get ready for the Fourth of July. It’s time for Welcome America, beach music, block parties and exhibition openings in this week’s Things To Do.

Camden's San Juan Bautista Parade and Festival continues its annual tradition on the waterfront.

Memorial Day brought the preliminaries. With the solstice, it’s time to sample the true season’s main events.

This week, our picks to celebrate Father's Day and more.

Trenton’s Art All Night festival returns this weekend one year after a mass shooting, but it will no longer be open for 24 hours straight.

Odunde is 44 years old but the largest street festival in the nation continues to grow as newcomers discover its vibrant charms.

Check out our picks for this week.

Ahead of Philly Pride, Amber Hikes, director of Philadelphia’s Office of LGBT Affairs, talks about her fear of failure and her goal to unite the diverse community.