An earlier version of the celebration ... entitled "View of Centre Square on the Fourth of July," the painting symbolized the growing stratification of Philadelphia society by showing well ...

The tradition of setting off fireworks on the Fourh of July began in Philadelphia on July 4th, 1777, during the first organized celebration of Independence Day. Around 15,000 fireworks displays ...

Philly teen killed on July 4 shooting described as being 'full of joy' Maurice Quann was just days away from walking across the stage at his high school graduation.

That tradition began in Philadelphia July 4, 1777, according to the History Channel, but fireworks were set off more locally in Boston the same night. Local Fireworks: You could see fireworks ...