History

A former teammate said the Hockey Hall of Fame goalie died overnight in his sleep. His No. 1 jersey was retired by the team.

Organizers from Avenging the Ancestors Coalition attempted to present Interior Secretary Doug Burgum with a letter asking the administration not to censor history.

The organization will celebrate with new exhibits and an interpretation of Harriet Tubman.

Ahead of the U.S. semiquincentennial, WHYY is exploring the city’s brewing roots.

In its 25th year, the Philly festival took place Sunday in the face of ongoing ICE operations.

The Trump administration has given a Sept. 17 deadline for federal agencies to remove materials that highlight the darker parts of American history.

A University of Pennsylvania researcher is leading an effort to connect photos taken of the Yazidi population in northern Iraq in the 1930s.

The Bearded Ladies Cabaret’s “The Layaway” is a cheeky and mischievous take on opulence and commerce.

Starting January 2026, Delaware County residents will have more than 100 events and programs to choose from.

The event included solemn ceremonies in remembrance of those who died in a series of terrorist attacks in 2001.

The campaign centers around advertisements and an interactive badge builder where people can express their love for the City of Brotherly Love.

The National Park Service has until Sept. 17 to provide a proposal to the Trump administration, which will decide the fate of the President’s House Site.

A self-guided audio tour brings architecture to life, from the ornate Grand Opera House to I.M. Pei’s modern design.

The U.S. semiquincentennial and the MLB’s Midsummer Classic are just the tip of the iceberg. Also in the mix? TED Talks, March Madness and the PGA Championship.

The map highlights more than 150 historic sites in New Jersey that can be accessed by bus, light rail and train.