People can share their opinions through July 9. The sculpture will be placed outside the Philadelphia Municipal Services ...

Commissioned by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration, the statue honoring first Black woman to practice law in ...

As the nation prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, the legacy of thousands of Black Civil War soldiers who trained in Montgomery County will never be forgotten.

At the Camp William Penn Museum in Cheltenham, thousands of Black Civil War soldiers are remembered for their contributions ...

So now, The Root is taking a closer look at the anti-racist white heroes who were just as down for civil rights as Black folks throughout history. At age 18, Rev. Bruce Klunder knew he had to join the ...

The current building, formerly the Engineers’ Club of Philadelphia, was purchased and named in honor of William “Bill” Way, a longtime LGBTQ+ activist and city planner. Since its founding, the Center ...

William Penn School District is implementing a 5.9 percent property tax increase and is cutting positions to cope with a budget crisis, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Two actions from Pennsylvania ...

A new specialty center opened Tuesday at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. It's one of the first in the country to help children and adults with Williams syndrome ...

Update: Harrisburg University officials have since stated that although it is closing the campus, it will be continuing educational programs in Philadelphia and maintaining an administrative presence.

READING, Pa. (WPVI) -- The iconic red lights at the Reading Pagoda are going dark, at least for a little while. The historic building is expected to be closed for five to six months for repairs ...

This year, William Way is bringing people in and around Philadelphia together, offering an exciting and inclusive mix of events that celebrate connection, community, creativity, and pride. ‘Refigured, ...

LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) -- A statue of Muhammad Ali is officially unveiled in Lewiston. The statue of Ali captures the moment of his "phantom punch" at the Lewiston Colisee in 1965, when he knocked ...