This essay appears as part of a Bridging Blocks event on preserving history. Bridging Blocks is a partnership between WHYY and The Free Library of Philadelphia. Historic preservation and livable ...

For those who want to enjoy Philadelphia's history and thriving food scene, West Passyunk is one lesser-known area that ...

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 ...

It’s back to the drawing board for a plan to revamp Philadelphia’s Historic Preservation law.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Tami Sortman said she was elated when the Philadelphia Historical Commission voted Friday to make Washington Square West a historic district. The commission approved the ...

The Mikveh Israel synagogue in Philadelphia, Penn. Vandals targeted one of the oldest synagogues in the U.S. vandals three times Tuesday, including by attempted arson, officials said. Congregation ...

When you think of Philadelphia’s iconic historic landmarks, you might think of Independence Hall or the Liberty Bell. But for the past week, federal, state and local officials have been focused on a ...

A historic synagogue in Philadelphia was the target of arson, vandalism, and an attempted burglary in three separate incidents that occurred within hours of each other on Tuesday, police said. The ...

The city of Philadelphia is one of the oldest in the United States and we still have homes standing that were built in the 1700s, but experts we spoke with say that Friday's 4.8 magnitude earthquake ...

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts entrance, featuring Claes Oldenburg's "Paint Torch" (2011) (photo Hrag Vartanian/Hyperallergic) The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), the oldest ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Videos obtained by CBS News Philadelphia show a SEPTA trolley leaving the tracks and hitting multiple vehicles before slamming into a historic building in Southwest Philadelphia ...