Semiquincentennial

The Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts” begins its second month of historical highlights with Mother Bethel…

Amy Needle, second from left, during the “First Professional Basketball League” presentation. (Photo credit: Andrew Maimon) Amy Needle…

Amy Needle, second from left, during the “First Professional Basketball League” presentation. (Photo credit: Andrew Maimon) Amy Needle…

Springfield, Massachusetts is celebrated as the birthplace of basketball, but Philly is where the sport’s first professional league…

By Metro Philadelphia Philadelphia marked the countdown to the nation’s 250th anniversary with the unveiling of 22 artist-designed…

By Metro Philadelphia Philadelphia marked the countdown to the nation’s 250th anniversary with the unveiling of 22 artist-designed…

The Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts” continues this weekend with a Saturday “Firstival” at the Fireman’s…

Philadelphia’s reputation as an intense environment for professional athletes has been a source of pride for its fans…

New Year’s Day, and its Mummers Parade festivities, have come and gone. The confetti, beads and empty bottles…

DELAWARE COUNTY (WPVI) — Delco is sharing its history in a special way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.…

America’s 250th birthday year is finally here. It’s easy to lose track of all of the events that…

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Inside a former factory in North Philadelphia, more than 2 dozen artists from Mural Arts…

Mother Bethel to celebrate first African Methodist Episcopal congregation