History

Five authors, librarians and book shop owners suggest turning to literature to help teach kids about Black history, culture and themes for this Black History Month.

Fort Mifflin sits right along the Delaware River. It’s one of many historic sites across the country at risk from climate change.

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania partnered with the Association for Public Art for their exhibit, "Public Art in Philadelphia: A Legacy Shaped by Women."

The Black Philadelphians Descendant Community Group opposed the burial, insisting it should have had the right to determine what happened to the remains.

Founder Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati said the book fair is a testament to what the Philadelphia community needs and wants.

This historic collection of 19th century skulls — acquired by unethical means for racist research — is beginning to be laid to rest, over protests.

The storied ship has been on the waterfront for three decades. It’s due for about $10 million of work before returning to host visitors in Camden.

The Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick estate displays family photos of Grant Street Beach, the city’s once-segregated beach.

Deep Sea Vision says its sonar image equipment spotted an object in the Pacific Ocean that closely resembles the shape and size of Amelia Earhart's aircraft.

After the 2016 outbreak, Penn State researchers collected samples from 26 potato fields in Pennsylvania to study the disease.

Throughout her lifetime, Paula championed for economic, social and civil rights.

The decision means the museum can remain at its current location in Germantown.

Incidents of bullying and harassment are at an all-time high at schools across New Jersey. Also, where have all the pay phones gone? And, our differing tolerance for spice.

During an interview with WHYY News on MLK's legacy in education, Superintendent Watlington discusses what challenges the district currently faces.

Hosted by WHYY and NewCORE, the panel discussion sought to highlight the significant contributions made by these often unheralded figures.