History

Stafford also served as commander of Apollo 10 - the dress rehearsal before NASA's first landing on the moon in 1969.

Artist Xenobia Bailey’s “Radical Black Elite” spotlights the civic strength of 18th- and 19th-century Black residents in Philadelphia.

As March Madness approaches, a look back at the Palestra’s place in basketball history.

We’re broadcasting live from the Museum of the American Revolution and taking a trip back in history.

The SS United States has been languishing at a pier in south Philadelphia for more than twenty-five years.

Announcing Capt. David E. Harris' death, American Airlines's CEO called him a "trailblazer."

The world premiere by Curtis composer Steven Mackey samples the development of guitar sounds over hundreds of years.

Some scientists object to the whole idea of trying to revive extinct animals.

The “Faith, Music and Community” event hosted by the Marian Anderson Museum celebrates musical legend and her contributions to Philadelphia’s history.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland are among those marking the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama.

The significance of Philadelphia’s Mummers tradition was the focal point of a WHYY News and Free Library of Philadelphia community discussion.

Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center will soon bear the Philly opera legend’s name.

When apes diverged from monkeys, our branch of the tree of life shed its tail. From Darwin’s time, scientists have wondered why — and how — this happened.

As the FTC looks to block the largest supermarket merger in history, a look at the competitive world of grocery stores. Plus, screen time linked to child development issues.

Donors of $25 million to the Kimmel Center want to rename the Philadelphia Orchestra’s home after Anderson, instead of themselves.