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

Eight years after the building's former owners announced a change, what’s left of Isaiah Zagar’s famous mural is coming down.

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 ...

Proposals submitted to the Philadelphia Historical Commission also call for a new rooftop pool on top of the building near ...

Philadelphia is adding a new yearlong celebration to the mix of patriotic festivities in 2026 as the United States marks its 250th birthday. The "52 Weeks of Firsts" festival will highlight the city's ...

Looking southwest along the 1300 block of Walnut Street. (Philadelphia Historical Commission) Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to ...

Historic preservation advocates are sounding the alarm about legislation from Councilmember Mark Squilla, which they argue ...

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 ...

A historic bank in Old City that has been empty for a decade will soon be the home of an 8,000-square-foot, six-story immersive art experience. On Tuesday, the nonprofit Ministry of Awe, the team ...

Francesca Lombardo, a senior from Rowan University, is one of 12 students selected for the inaugural Public History Summer Academy at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Joining her at the ...

As part of the 250th anniversary, the museum highlights the global impact of the Declaration of Independence and the Haitian ...

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 ...