Dear Editor, This month, on July 4th, we celebrate the day in 1776, that America declared its independence from Great Britain ...

Independence Day celebrations are usually filled with fireworks, parades and patriotic festivities. So, how did it begin?

Tulsa Police have made a second arrest in the Juneteenth shootings and say a rap video posted online was the motive for one of the shootings, where seven people were shot.

Juneteenth's origins and this year's celebrations The holiday to mark the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued on June 19, 1865, as Union troops arrived in Galveston at the end ...

Legendary filmmaker John Huston created a movie called “Independence.” According to Hobie Cawood’s book, “Celebrations! A ...

Most Americans, however, will associate America’s 250th with Philadelphia on Independence Day 2026. Though unfair to all the ...

Celebrating the Fourth of July in the Delaware Valley? We've got you covered. Here's a list of Independence Day parades and ...

The strike by Philly's largest city workers union continues to affect city services such as trash pickup, emergency services and libraries.

This arrest marked a somber contrast to the intended spirit of the festival, which was to celebrate freedom and cultural heritage. The second suspect, Peters, was in possession of an AR pistol at ...

Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebrations are back — and so are the street closures. From Old City to the Parkway, roads ...

Beat the heat at free museum days as part of Wawa Welcome American. Participating museums include the Academy of Fine Arts and Fireman's Hall. 🎹 Philly Pops and singer Ben Folds take the stage today ...

Philadelphia celebrated America's independence Wednesday with the Red, White and Blue To-Do in Old City. The event included ...