Philadelphia’s version of Ellis Island was the Washington Avenue Immigration Station
Washington Avenue Immigration Station, which operated in South Philly from 1873 to 1917, can be considered Philadelphia’s ...
Philadelphia owns more than 1,000 public artworks. Scores are missing.
At least six historical markers designed by Paul Philippe Cret, the famed architect of Rittenhouse Square and other ...
Dominican community celebrates Independence Day in Allentown with flag-raising ceremony
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Dominican community in Allentown gathered to celebrate the Dominican Republic's Independence Day. The Dominican Flag was raised at City Hall on Sunday afternoon, marking the ...
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Independence Park and local FAA office caught in federal firing spree
The Trump Administration’s efforts to trim the number of federal employees reached Philadelphia in the past week.
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Philadelphia City Council puts more funding into 2026 celebration amid federal cuts to Independence Park
A City Council committee approved $17 million for the Philadelphia 250 celebration amid signs that the federal government is ...
Late for the Party
Philly’s preparations for America’s 250th anniversary lost momentum amid COVID and other challenges. Is it too late to pull ...
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Mayor denies request to fly Dominican Republic flag for one day at Hazleton City Hall
Hazleton Mayor Jeff Cusat has denied a request to raise the Dominican Republic flag at City Hall to mark the country’s ...
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Four top New York City officials resign as turmoil ripples over Mayor Adams' corruption case
Four top deputies to New York City Mayor Eric Adams are resigning in the latest fallout from the Justice Department's push to ...