History

A series of explosions in 2019 shuttered the largest oil refinery on the East Coast. Here’s a look back at that day.

A federal judge says a historic ocean liner that still holds the transatlantic speed record it set more than 70 years ago must leave its berth in Philadelphia by Sept. 12.

Sunday’s Juneteenth Parade and Festival in Philadelphia served as a “celebration and homage to our ancestors.”

After two missed tries, the literary state senator will lend his voice to James Joyce’s “monumental, musical, bawdy” masterpiece.

The markers are the first ones recognizing the borough’s Black history since its founding in 1713.

A bas-relief sculpture of the major civil rights lawyer represents the man who shaped modern Constitutional law.

The century-old organization faces big problems and big changes - from financial struggles caused by a child-abuse scandal to more inclusive membership policies.

The seven-time All-Star forward was 84. Walker was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.

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.