Gen. Colin Powell was the voice of Philly’s first talking pedestrian traffic signal
The country’s first African American secretary of state died Monday at 84.
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Philly museum reopening guide: All the cultural institutions you can visit in person
Hours, ticketing procedures and safety protocols to help you plan a trip.
Philadelphia historic landmark index: A guide to what’s worth your time
Just because Philly has great history doesn’t mean you should visit every site.
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How Philly hacked Trump’s shutdown to keep the Liberty Bell open
Tourism boosters say the $32,000 subsidy to the feds will pay for itself.
Hobby Lobby, cake-baking and ‘the race card’: Is this the future of religious freedom?
A panel debate at the National Constitution Center asked Thursday who draws the line when it comes to religious expression?
Wawa hoagie day means free breakfast for Philly’s homeless vets
The company's best sandwich makers in each state helped deliver 1000 Shortis to a center in Old City.
Help your kids help raise money for cancer research
The Alex's Lemonade Stand Family Festival brings a day of games, music, crafts, water ice and something more — workshops on how to start your own "lemonade stand" to raise money for childhood cancer research, like the late Alex Scott did years ago.
Where: Constitution Center at 525 Arch St. 19106
When: April 15, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.
How much: Kids free; adults $14.50