For those who want to enjoy Philadelphia's history and thriving food scene, West Passyunk is one lesser-known area that ...

This essay appears as part of a Bridging Blocks event on preserving history. Bridging Blocks is a partnership between WHYY and The Free Library of Philadelphia. Historic preservation and livable ...

History buffs have an opportunity to enter portions of the Betsy Ross House that are typically blocked by plexiglass barriers – like the bedroom where the seamstress purportedly stitched the first ...

Franklin Square is celebrating a huge milestone, just as many American teenagers do – its "Sweet Sixteen." But, instead of frilly sequined dresses and a sky-high price tag, the historic park is ...

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 ...

The city of Philadelphia is one of the oldest in the United States and we still have homes standing that were built in the 1700s, but experts we spoke with say that Friday's 4.8 magnitude earthquake ...

Through Dec. 28, there have been 218 homicides in the city - a drop of nearly 17% from the same period last year.

DA Larry Krasner and others attribute the drop to gun violence prevention efforts, grassroots violence-interruption work and supportive programs for young people.

One of Philadelphia's oldest churches has been made whole again after an unholy act destroyed part of its historic past. Back in February, after Sunday services, a vandal targeted Mother Bethel AME ...

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 ...

The bell at Our Lady of Lourdes in Philadelphia has been around since 1898, but hasn't worked since 2004. That will soon change.