Historic preservation advocates are sounding the alarm about legislation from Councilmember Mark Squilla, which they argue ...

As part of the 250th anniversary, the museum highlights the global impact of the Declaration of Independence and the Haitian ...

Population density in historic districts is higher than in other neighborhoods, and housing units there grew over the past ...

Over the next year, Franklin Square in Philadelphia will undergo an extreme makeover. Historic Philadelphia, Inc.-- the non-profit organization responsible for the renovation, funding, management, and ...

As the city where famous Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, Philadelphia is commonly regarded as the birthplace of America. Iconic landmarks like the Liberty ...

Choir members sing hymns at Christ Church in Philadelphia at a service on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Luis Andres Henao) PHILADELPHIA (AP) — George Washington. Benjamin Franklin. Betsy Ross. The ...

The Mikveh Israel synagogue in Philadelphia, Penn. Vandals targeted one of the oldest synagogues in the U.S. vandals three times Tuesday, including by attempted arson, officials said. Congregation ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Tami Sortman said she was elated when the Philadelphia Historical Commission voted Friday to make Washington Square West a historic district. The commission approved the ...

Francesca Lombardo, a senior from Rowan University, is one of 12 students selected for the inaugural Public History Summer Academy at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Joining her at the ...

A historic synagogue in Philadelphia was the target of arson, vandalism, and an attempted burglary in three separate incidents that occurred within hours of each other on Tuesday, police said. The ...

The departure of a historic ship from Philadelphia planned for this week has now been delayed. The SS United States was scheduled to depart a harbor in Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years on ...