Philly 250Red, white, and blue milkshakes are coming to the Pennsylvania Farm ShowTo celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the shakes are getting patriotic.Jason Nark The U.S. Mint unveils new coins for the Semiquincentennial, featuring three Philly landmarksAriana Perez-Castells These 20 Philadelphia neighborhoods will have painted Liberty Bell replicas for 2026Mike Newall Philly will host a five-week-long arts festival as part of America 250Rosa Cartagena Elfreth’s Alley is getting a park to honor woman who saved it from demolitionFrank Kummer AdvertisementThe boozy business of the American Revolution went down in Philly barsRevolutionary-era drinking and tavern life, and its role in America’s founding 250 years ago, will be explored in full at a Nov. 21 after hours event at the Museum of the American Revolution.Mike Newall Independence Hall is closed until JanuaryPreservation work is being done on the building’s interior ahead of Philadelphia’s Semiquincentennial celebrations next year.Nick Vadala The forgotten story of the Jews who helped win the American RevolutionA reimagined Jewish museum will host "The First Salute" from April 2026 to April 2027.Mike Newall OpinionRuth E. Carter’s AAMP exhibit shows how her genius has shaped Black America’s image Her “Afrofuturism in Costume Design” show is making its longest stop in Philadelphia, with a special appearance from Michael B. Jordan's clothes from "Sinners."Elizabeth Wellington You can ring a Liberty Bell replica at Philly’s pumped-up 2026 New Year’s Eve fireworks displayCast at London’s Whitechapel Bell Foundry, where the original Liberty Bell was made in 1752,crowdmembers will also be able to ring the replica bell.Mike Newall 12,000 red, white, and blue tulips will flank Dilworth Park to mark SemiquincentennialThe annual planting of tulips this year will have a special color scheme in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Frank Kummer Quiz: How would you do on the U.S. citizenship test?Those seeking to become citizens must answer 12 out of 20 questions correctly — without multiple-choice options.Michelle Myers Pennsylvania joins lawsuit against Trump administration’s decision to revoke emergency preparedness fundingThe changes to grant programs by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA seemingly make good on a promise by the Trump administration to target sanctuary jurisdictions.Fallon Roth Philly will celebrate ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ in 2026. Here is the complete schedule of festivities.Philadelphia will mark America’s 250th with “52 Weeks of Firsts,” a 2026 celebration of Philly inventions — from the first flag and zoo to the first selfie and Slinky.Mike Newall The Rev. Carolyn Cavaness, Mother Bethel A.M.E.’s first female pastor, reflects on her first yearCavaness previously was the first woman pastor at Bethel A.M.E. Church of Ardmore.Nate File A City Council bill on security guard training has sparked another City Hall showdown between labor and businessA representative for security guard companies suggested SEIU Local 32BJ is pushing the bill to gain leverage in contract talks. The union denied it was a bargaining tactic.Sean Collins Walsh Philly lawmaker proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired affordability package | City Council roundupO’Rourke is calling his initiative “Affordable Philly Now,” using language reminiscent of the New York City mayoral campaign run by Mamdani. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso A Philly lawmaker said Parker admin staffers accosted him outside City Hall in a ‘disturbing interaction’ “Unfortunately, this doesn’t surprise me as it’s reflective of the treatment I have been receiving from the Parker Administration since June,” Thomas wrote in an email to city officials. Sean Collins Walsh Paper bag fees, housing funding, 2026 preparation: What to expect from City Council’s fall sessionFor the first time since Mayor Parker and Council President Johnson took office, there doesn’t appear to be a big-ticket item poised to dominate the legislative agenda. Sean Collins Walsh and Fallon Roth America’s 250th birthday party is coming to your neighborhood, with festivals, painted bells, and block partiesDesigned by local artists — and placed throughout the city — the painted bells will highlight the histories, heroes, cultures, and traditions of city neighborhoods.Mike Newall Advertisement
Red, white, and blue milkshakes are coming to the Pennsylvania Farm ShowTo celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the shakes are getting patriotic.Jason Nark
Red, white, and blue milkshakes are coming to the Pennsylvania Farm ShowTo celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the shakes are getting patriotic.Jason Nark
The U.S. Mint unveils new coins for the Semiquincentennial, featuring three Philly landmarksAriana Perez-Castells
The U.S. Mint unveils new coins for the Semiquincentennial, featuring three Philly landmarksAriana Perez-Castells
The boozy business of the American Revolution went down in Philly barsRevolutionary-era drinking and tavern life, and its role in America’s founding 250 years ago, will be explored in full at a Nov. 21 after hours event at the Museum of the American Revolution.Mike Newall
The boozy business of the American Revolution went down in Philly barsRevolutionary-era drinking and tavern life, and its role in America’s founding 250 years ago, will be explored in full at a Nov. 21 after hours event at the Museum of the American Revolution.Mike Newall
Independence Hall is closed until JanuaryPreservation work is being done on the building’s interior ahead of Philadelphia’s Semiquincentennial celebrations next year.Nick Vadala
Independence Hall is closed until JanuaryPreservation work is being done on the building’s interior ahead of Philadelphia’s Semiquincentennial celebrations next year.Nick Vadala
The forgotten story of the Jews who helped win the American RevolutionA reimagined Jewish museum will host "The First Salute" from April 2026 to April 2027.Mike Newall
The forgotten story of the Jews who helped win the American RevolutionA reimagined Jewish museum will host "The First Salute" from April 2026 to April 2027.Mike Newall
OpinionRuth E. Carter’s AAMP exhibit shows how her genius has shaped Black America’s image Her “Afrofuturism in Costume Design” show is making its longest stop in Philadelphia, with a special appearance from Michael B. Jordan's clothes from "Sinners."Elizabeth Wellington
OpinionRuth E. Carter’s AAMP exhibit shows how her genius has shaped Black America’s image Her “Afrofuturism in Costume Design” show is making its longest stop in Philadelphia, with a special appearance from Michael B. Jordan's clothes from "Sinners."Elizabeth Wellington
You can ring a Liberty Bell replica at Philly’s pumped-up 2026 New Year’s Eve fireworks displayCast at London’s Whitechapel Bell Foundry, where the original Liberty Bell was made in 1752,crowdmembers will also be able to ring the replica bell.Mike Newall
You can ring a Liberty Bell replica at Philly’s pumped-up 2026 New Year’s Eve fireworks displayCast at London’s Whitechapel Bell Foundry, where the original Liberty Bell was made in 1752,crowdmembers will also be able to ring the replica bell.Mike Newall
12,000 red, white, and blue tulips will flank Dilworth Park to mark SemiquincentennialThe annual planting of tulips this year will have a special color scheme in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Frank Kummer
12,000 red, white, and blue tulips will flank Dilworth Park to mark SemiquincentennialThe annual planting of tulips this year will have a special color scheme in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Frank Kummer
Quiz: How would you do on the U.S. citizenship test?Those seeking to become citizens must answer 12 out of 20 questions correctly — without multiple-choice options.Michelle Myers
Quiz: How would you do on the U.S. citizenship test?Those seeking to become citizens must answer 12 out of 20 questions correctly — without multiple-choice options.Michelle Myers
Pennsylvania joins lawsuit against Trump administration’s decision to revoke emergency preparedness fundingThe changes to grant programs by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA seemingly make good on a promise by the Trump administration to target sanctuary jurisdictions.Fallon Roth
Pennsylvania joins lawsuit against Trump administration’s decision to revoke emergency preparedness fundingThe changes to grant programs by the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA seemingly make good on a promise by the Trump administration to target sanctuary jurisdictions.Fallon Roth
Philly will celebrate ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ in 2026. Here is the complete schedule of festivities.Philadelphia will mark America’s 250th with “52 Weeks of Firsts,” a 2026 celebration of Philly inventions — from the first flag and zoo to the first selfie and Slinky.Mike Newall
Philly will celebrate ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ in 2026. Here is the complete schedule of festivities.Philadelphia will mark America’s 250th with “52 Weeks of Firsts,” a 2026 celebration of Philly inventions — from the first flag and zoo to the first selfie and Slinky.Mike Newall
The Rev. Carolyn Cavaness, Mother Bethel A.M.E.’s first female pastor, reflects on her first yearCavaness previously was the first woman pastor at Bethel A.M.E. Church of Ardmore.Nate File
The Rev. Carolyn Cavaness, Mother Bethel A.M.E.’s first female pastor, reflects on her first yearCavaness previously was the first woman pastor at Bethel A.M.E. Church of Ardmore.Nate File
A City Council bill on security guard training has sparked another City Hall showdown between labor and businessA representative for security guard companies suggested SEIU Local 32BJ is pushing the bill to gain leverage in contract talks. The union denied it was a bargaining tactic.Sean Collins Walsh
A City Council bill on security guard training has sparked another City Hall showdown between labor and businessA representative for security guard companies suggested SEIU Local 32BJ is pushing the bill to gain leverage in contract talks. The union denied it was a bargaining tactic.Sean Collins Walsh
Philly lawmaker proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired affordability package | City Council roundupO’Rourke is calling his initiative “Affordable Philly Now,” using language reminiscent of the New York City mayoral campaign run by Mamdani. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Philly lawmaker proposes Zohran Mamdani-inspired affordability package | City Council roundupO’Rourke is calling his initiative “Affordable Philly Now,” using language reminiscent of the New York City mayoral campaign run by Mamdani. Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
A Philly lawmaker said Parker admin staffers accosted him outside City Hall in a ‘disturbing interaction’ “Unfortunately, this doesn’t surprise me as it’s reflective of the treatment I have been receiving from the Parker Administration since June,” Thomas wrote in an email to city officials. Sean Collins Walsh
A Philly lawmaker said Parker admin staffers accosted him outside City Hall in a ‘disturbing interaction’ “Unfortunately, this doesn’t surprise me as it’s reflective of the treatment I have been receiving from the Parker Administration since June,” Thomas wrote in an email to city officials. Sean Collins Walsh
Paper bag fees, housing funding, 2026 preparation: What to expect from City Council’s fall sessionFor the first time since Mayor Parker and Council President Johnson took office, there doesn’t appear to be a big-ticket item poised to dominate the legislative agenda. Sean Collins Walsh and Fallon Roth
Paper bag fees, housing funding, 2026 preparation: What to expect from City Council’s fall sessionFor the first time since Mayor Parker and Council President Johnson took office, there doesn’t appear to be a big-ticket item poised to dominate the legislative agenda. Sean Collins Walsh and Fallon Roth
America’s 250th birthday party is coming to your neighborhood, with festivals, painted bells, and block partiesDesigned by local artists — and placed throughout the city — the painted bells will highlight the histories, heroes, cultures, and traditions of city neighborhoods.Mike Newall
America’s 250th birthday party is coming to your neighborhood, with festivals, painted bells, and block partiesDesigned by local artists — and placed throughout the city — the painted bells will highlight the histories, heroes, cultures, and traditions of city neighborhoods.Mike Newall
