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 ...

As part of “Welcome America,” Philadelphia’s annual weeklong July 4 celebration, 13 children became American citizens at a special ceremony at the Betsy Ross House. Thirteen children are ...

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.

Teammates are remembering an 18-year-old student-athlete who died after he fell from a light pole following Sunday's Eagles ...

On July 4, 1776 ... when the colonies convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776. Related: The History of the Fourth of July In a June 7 session in the Pennsylvania ...