History

Friends and family gathered to celebrate the boxing heavyweight’s new prime real estate where the Rocky statue once stood.

As the Trump administration moves to take down panels on slavery at Independence Mall, local institutions are affirming their dedication to telling a full history.

“Revisit 1876” shows the good and the bad of Philadelphia’s shining international moment 150 years ago.

We explore how the pursuit of happiness has evolved in America with constitutional law scholar Jeffrey Rosen and cognitive scientist Laurie Santos.

Along with the historical marker from the state, the city launched a virtual tour of the city’s Northside neighborhood, where Black culture once thrived.

On this episode, we commemorate America's 250th anniversary, and we explore how science and innovation helped build a new nation.

Pepper pot soup was known as a survival meal during the American Revolutionary War, but the stew's African and Caribbean roots are often overlooked.

What Thomas Jefferson meant by "the pursuit of happiness" may be very different from what Americans mean today.

Rare documents and artifacts are on display at the museum in Trenton through the end of the year.

The festival celebrated its 20th year with music, vendors, a small-business opening and renewed calls to preserve Black history.

The history of Fox Chase traces back to European settlers who arrived here decades before William Penn arrived.

Thousands gathered outside the museum for music, dancing, food and exhibits honoring Black history and culture.

Douglass Greene and Evans called out acts of the current Trump administration and Supreme Court, while discussing the lasting impact of slavery in the United States.

The state’s only antebellum community will be part of the Black Heritage Trail.

Philly was the spot of the nation’s first “annual reminder demonstration” – where LGBTQ rights advocates stood in support of the community at Independence Hall.