Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania. It has deep roots in US history. It’s where the most prominent early American leaders gathered to discuss important topics that would shape the nation ...

The first Postmaster General was Made in PA - proving the Keystone State has always known how to handle the mail and the ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The U.S. congressman who represents the district where Independence National ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Philadelphia skyline - F11photo/Getty As the city where famous Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and the ...

Philadelphia’s Historic District will mark the 250th anniversary of the Continental Congress’ vote for independence with a ...

"Part of old Philadelphia, a map showing historic buildings & sites from the founding until the early nineteenth century, compiled by Grant Miles Simon": 1 folded map in pocket. Also issued online.

If you drive up and down Main Street in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood, you are no stranger to this historic building. Flooded by Hurricane Ida back in September 2021, it's been renovated, ...

The late Rev. Absalom Jones and the late Bishop Richard Allen were among those removed from the outdoor exhibits at the President’s House slavery memorial at Independence Hall. Jones, the first Black ...