Philadelphia 250

Jet fighter flyovers, a flotilla of boats and a 7,000-person parade will all be part of the Navy and Marines’ celebration of 250 years of history.

Union contracts have expired at eight Center City hotels, with picket lines forming over the weekend outside the Sheraton and the Hampton Inn.

The circular structure has sat vacant for about a decade. The city hopes to fill it in time for a jam-packed year of national events.

WHYY’s Terry Gross will interview Ken Burns about his 12-hour film premiering in November, during a preview event in Camden on Oct. 9.

The township’s inaugural Hessian Fun Run is part of a larger effort to preserve and showcase Moorestown’s Revolutionary War history ahead of the semiquincentennial.

PHL expects some 30 million people to pass through its gates this year, with hopes for an even bigger 2026 for the U.S. semiquincentennial.

Starting January 2026, Delaware County residents will have more than 100 events and programs to choose from.

The campaign centers around advertisements and an interactive badge builder where people can express their love for the City of Brotherly Love.

“Ring it On” initiative is designed to improve neighborhoods through activations, beautifications and celebrations.

The U.S. semiquincentennial and the MLB’s Midsummer Classic are just the tip of the iceberg. Also in the mix? TED Talks, March Madness and the PGA Championship.

The map highlights more than 150 historic sites in New Jersey that can be accessed by bus, light rail and train.

In colonial Philadelphia, oysters were a uniquely democratic food.

A packed 2026 event schedule is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors. Workers at Philly's hotels say they’ve been working without a contract for over a year.

Major upgrades to U.S. 1, I-76 and Sumneytown Pike are almost done, which could mean smoother drives ahead for Philly-area commuters.

The project in South Jersey is expected to be completed in time for next year’s semiquincentennial celebrations.