The Circle Theatre in Frankford, built in 1929 for what was once the largest movie theater chain in the country, is now ...

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 ...

With the dismantling of slavery exhibits at the President’s House Site last month, organizers say highlighting Philly’s African American history and future is more urgent.

The organization is seeking people of all backgrounds to serve as costumed interpreters and storytellers. Auditions are ongoing, and the roles are paid opportunities for the upcoming tourism season.

A series of informational signs about slavery was removed Thursday from the President's House historical site in.

Francesca Lombardo, a senior from Rowan University, is one of 12 students selected for the inaugural Public History Summer Academy at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Joining her at the ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- For over 15 years, Bob Skiba has curated the John J. Wilcox Jr. LGBTQ+ Archives at the William Way Center. "As an LGBT historian, I feel like my job is to make sure queer history ...

Picture this: You're sitting at your desk, with an intricately patterned window looking out onto the streets of Philadelphia. As you think of the next line to write in your novel, you're inspired ...