Every week in 2026, Philadelphia will host an event celebrating one of the city's historic firsts. Among the honorees will be ...

The Philadelphia Historic District and city officials will announce plans for the 2025 Red, White and Blue To-Do celebration.

Philadelphia is home to a lot of American firsts. First Slinky. First ice cream soda. First Thanksgiving Day Parade. First ...

Two rare trees will be planted in Pennsylvania this month. And they’re named in honor of an icon well-associated with the ...

City tourism leaders want your help compiling a list of Philly firsts to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Philadelphia's own Independence Hall has been given the title of the most beautiful landmark in the USA due to it's ...

Famous for their large, fragrant, cream-colored blossoms, the trees will be planted later this month, in the lead-up to ...

The Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee announced plans for “2026 52 Weeks of Firsts Celebration" and the annual Red, White and Blue To-Do celebration on July 2 in honor of America’s 250th ...

America turns 250 years old in 2026 and Philadelphia -- the place the United States was born -- is ready to celebrate with the world with a year's worth of firsts. Historic district and America ...

The evening will conclude with a dazzling fireworks display. The Philadelphia Historic District partners are gearing up for the annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do celebration, commemorating a day of ...