In 1681, William Penn wrote that Pennsylvania—a colony he’d just obtained via royal charter—would one day become “the seed of a nation.” He couldn’t have possibly known how prophetic ...

The Commonwealth’s foundation dates to March 4, 1681, the day King Charles II granted land in North America to William Penn via a royal charter. The milestone symbolizes Pennsylvania’s ...

Happy birthday to the Keystone State! The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania celebrated Charter Day on Sunday. Founded in 1681, by William Penn, Pennsylvania was one of the original thirteen U.S ...

The tribes wanted to promote their history. Removing William Penn’s statue wasn’t a priority Tribal leaders had envisioned an exhibit for the plaza that would highlight the culture, history, ...

Columnist COLUMNIST: Then they came for William Penn … January 22, 2024 at 3:33 a.m. by Scott Perry and Victoria Coates Tribune News Service ...

William Penn's statue in a Philadelphia park will remain, the National Park Service said Monday night, retracting a proposal announced just days earlier.

The proposal to remove a William Penn statue in Philly wasn't a priority for some of the Native Americans the agency was required to consult with..

The Duke of Cambridge had fans swooning over his appearance at a recent royal engagement where he rowed with the Royal Navy. REUTERS Fans have found a new appreciation for Prince William and his ...

Prince William's workweek continues with a visit to the Duchy College Stoke Climsland in Cornwall, England. All about day out and Duchy of Cornwall role.

A statue of William Penn at a Philadelphia historical site will remain in the park after the National Park Service withdrew a renovation proposal including its removal. The service announced Monday… ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The National Park Service’s proposal to remove a William Penn statue from a historic site in Philadelphia —- quickly withdrawn amid a backlash — wasn’t a priority for ...