History

Curtis Mayfield's previous songs for The Impressions had often been broadly inspirational — but here, he aimed his pen directly at black listeners, pledging that better times.

After three wars, two marriages, and 30 months as a POW, Walter Dixon says he's proud of his time served in the military. "I'd do it again," he says.

The Georgetown Historical Society has been getting a state grant for years. But a Confederate monument at its museum led lawmakers to kill the funding.

"With stone carving, we give life to an edifice and perpetuate history. We're also creating a link with the past and transmitting values that are important to conserve."

A half-century ago, America's dreams were realized in space. The power of U.S. innovation and spirit took the Apollo 11 crew to the moon and back.

Naval Air Development Center, a research campus in Warminster Township, played a critical role in sending astronauts to the moon.

Retired Justice John Paul Stevens, whose Supreme Court opinions transformed many areas of American law during his 34 year tenure, died at the age of 99

The last Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the assembly line in Mexico this month. We remember the beloved automotive icon with stories from our listeners.

Newt’s swim spot was a community hub.

The remains were transferred to the families in private ceremonies according to individual customs.

The National Constitution Center’s Civil War and Reconstruction exhibition is accompanied by a play adapted entirely from historic texts.

Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia found that between 1950 and 2010 highways slowed growth in income, population, and land values in city centers.

The U.S. government isn't paying to keep up the place where it was born — and the city of Philadelphia isn't helping much either.

Just because Philly has great history doesn’t mean you should visit every site.

A new push is underway to posthumously award an African American soldier the Medal of Honor for his bravery on D-Day.