Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania. It has deep roots in US history. It’s where the most prominent early American leaders gathered to discuss important topics that would shape the nation ...

A new report by the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia found that saving old homes supports affordability.

Preservationists argue expanding historic districts will aid housing affordability and increase neighborhood diversity.

Some of Philadelphia's most popular historic sites are closed, but plenty of parks, museums and attractions remain open.

Drexel University’s founder, Anthony J. Drexel (1826–1893), lived his entire life in Philadelphia. He worked in the Drexel & Co. banks in Old City, where he was born; helped develop an iconic ...

The burial ground helps tell the story of Manayunk and Roxborough before and after they became part of the city. The Bethany Lutheran Church cemetery occupies a large lot on residential Martin Street ...

Independence National Historical Park hosts some of the nation’s preeminent places of history. But what was the area like before the park was established in 1949? Independence Hall sits now ...

Zach Caplan and his partner, Brook Burkavage, only lived in their three-bedroom, two-bathroom rowhouse in Washington Square West for about four years, but it was an interesting place to be while their ...

The initiative kicks off in the new year and will include free public events to honor a different Philly-born 'first' each ...

Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is looking to hire history buffs to share the city's rich past with visitors — either by telling tales of the 18th century or by portraying historic figures. The ...