History

The legendary album of the Boss turns 40 and we reflect on the impact of Bruce Springsteen's music and what it says about our region, country, politics and more.

Suzan-Lori Parks’ “Father Comes Home From the Wars,” set during the Civil War, has its Philadelphia premiere during Juneteenth.

With new reinforcement plates and a fresh coat of paint, the Big NJ will soon return to its Camden home.

Recommendations could include payments, social services, and political reforms.

George was president of Delaware Technical Community College for 19 years before retiring in 2014.

After a three-year research project, Negro Leagues statistics for more than 2,300 players were incorporated into Major League Baseball's official records.

The First State still struggles with creating a quality education for all students despite its consequential role in the Brown v. Board decision.

The new exhibit is “intentionally rough around the edges” and asks for more feedback.

The speakers series now joins other 2026 events in Philly, including the World Cup, the MLB All-Star contest and March Madness.

Sixteen-year-old Alexander McClay Williams remains the youngest person the state has put to death. He was exonerated by Gov. Tom Wolf after researchers dug up new evidence.

Was Bucks County’s Doan Gang a band of libertarian heroes or revolutionary traitors? Discuss at the Mercer Museum.

If we want to make progress, we need to talk honestly about the most painful parts of America's history. So how do we help people reckon with, and not resist, the past?

“MOVE: The Old Days” tells the history of the organization through an exhibit on display this weekend at the Paul Robeson House and Museum.

“It’s really important for us to document this history, talk about things — and to never forget,” Mike Africa Jr. said.

A well-preserved painting from 1857 by Thomas Waterman Wood shows another side of Black life and is now on display at the Winterthur Museum.