Independence Hall reopens after 2 months with discounts and more – NBC10 Philadelphia
After being closed for more than two months, Philadelphia’s Independence Hall reopened with discounts, giveaways, and special ways…
Mother Bethel AME: A Philadelphia first still making history
SOCIETY HILL (WPVI) — Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church has stood at 6th and Lombard Streets for…
Girl Scouts of Eastern PA celebrate major ‘Firstival’ milestone
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania is celebrating a major – and delicious – milestone ahead of the…
The first professional basketball league features in next ‘Firstival’
Springfield, Massachusetts is celebrated as the birthplace of basketball, but Philly is where the sport’s first professional league…
Historic Philadelphia seeks actors for 250th birthday celebrations in 2026
PHILADELPHIA – Historic Philadelphia is searching for a new group of actors and storytellers to help bring the…
2026 PHS Flower Show tapping into roots of America
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The theme of this year’s Flower Show is Rooted: Origins of American Gardening. It explores…
America250 PA tour launches in Philadelphia, will visit all 67 counties
PHILADELPHIA – Pennsylvania officials kicked off a 13-day tour on Monday to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of…
Ben Franklin’s volunteer fire company next on show
The Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts” continues this weekend with a Saturday “Firstival” at the Fireman’s…
PA 250 Celebration Highlights Impact of Nation’s Past | News
The official celebration in Erie County will take place on Jan. 26, 2026, from 6 p.m. until 8…
Mummers parade struts in for the second Saturday Firstival
New Year’s Day, and its Mummers Parade festivities, have come and gone. The confetti, beads and empty bottles…
Germantown to mark America’s 250th anniversary with yearlong events
By Molly Given 2026 marks the America 250 celebration and in Germantown, the historic area of the city…
Philly airport unveils $500M upgrades for 2026 events
PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia International Airport is preparing to shine in 2026 with major upgrades and new features. Philadelphia…