Philadelphia
France and Paraguay prepare for Philly’s final World Cup game — and it’s going to be a hot one
The soaring French return to Philly to face a Paraguay side that has already pulled off a giant-killing win over Germany.
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Semiquin- what? Why Independence Day is celebrated on July 4
The Continental Congress voted for independence two days earlier, but the Declaration transformed July 4 into a lasting national symbol.
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Listen 1:10Pope Leo praises America’s welcoming of immigrants in livestreamed remarks
The first U.S.-born pope accepted an award from Philly’s National Constitution Center
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Extreme heat forced Philly to cancel its 250th parade. Tourists flocked to Independence Mall anyway
Parade organizers said they were “heartbroken” for thousands of participants who traveled from as far away as Italy to take part.
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Listen 1:03Big Boy sighting: World’s largest operating steam locomotive chugs through Pottstown
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive made a pit stop in Pottstown to observe America’s 250th birthday.
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Listen 1:09“Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks” tells the story of fireworks from the earliest Chinese inventions to today’s choreographed pyrotechnic displays.
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Listen 1:29For Philadelphia’s Heavenly Bodies, music is more than a passion. It’s a necessity
Built on family ties, lifelong friendship and a shared musical obsession, the trio has become a fixture of Philadelphia's experimental music scene.
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Historic ‘March of America’s Mayors’ commemorates independence and celebrates local democracy
Local leaders from across the country marched from Independence Mall to the Museum of the American Revolution, highlighting the role of cities in sustaining democracy.
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Philadelphia can’t ban ICE agents from masking, federal judge rules
The order prevents Philadelphia from enforcing the law pending the outcome of the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the city.
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Listen 0:44Interfaith vigil at Philadelphia’s Christ Church calls for end to ICE raids
Organizers read out the names of the more than 50 people who have died in ICE custody since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025.
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Listen 1:37Philadelphians have embraced an automatic 20% service charge for the World Cup
Both local and international soccer fans seem happy to tip their servers — even when it’s mandatory.
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Philly-area heat wave could push electricity demand to record levels
The dangerous heat is accelerating air conditioner use. Data centers could be directed to use their own backup power.
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July 2 - July 5: DE250 Celebration in Del., July Fourth events in Philly and block party in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 4:59Congress returns to Philadelphia to mark 250 years since America’s first vote for independence
Rep. Brendan Boyle hopes the event will serve as a rare bipartisan reflection on the nation's founding and Philadelphia's enduring place in American history.
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Listen 1:18Take that, Boston: Philly has more Declarations of Independence than any other city
Institutions blocks apart from each other have assembled 15 Declarations of Independence among them. They all tell a different story.
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