Remember when? Statue of Liberty restorations in 1986
After weathering New York Harbor for decades, Lady Liberty was in need of major upgrades ahead of her 100th birthday. Here’s a look back at the process.
After weathering New York Harbor for decades, Lady Liberty was in need of major upgrades ahead of her 100th birthday. Here’s a look back at the process.
Shore communities packed ahead of July 4th weekend
People headed out to the Jersey shore for the day or for the weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July.
People headed out to the Jersey shore for the day or for the weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July.
DC 33 strike against Philly drags on as busy 4th of July holiday looms
Mayor Cherelle Parker advised city workers on strike to return to the bargaining table to work out an agreement as the many festivities for July 4th loom large in Philly.
Mayor Cherelle Parker advised city workers on strike to return to the bargaining table to work out an agreement as the many festivities for July 4th loom large in Philly.
What's ahead for America's 250th birthday celebration
President Donald Trump kicked off the celebration and one-year countdown with remarks on Thursday. Here's what we know.
President Donald Trump kicked off the celebration and one-year countdown with remarks on Thursday. Here's what we know.
What's open and closed on July 4th?
From Costco and Trader Joe’s to post offices and banks, here’s what’s open and closed on the Fourth of July 2025.
From Costco and Trader Joe’s to post offices and banks, here’s what’s open and closed on the Fourth of July 2025.
Philly residents moving forward with July 4th barbeques despite no trash service
You might have seen it or smelled it. Trash is piling up across the city and as the holiday weekend rapidly approaches, residents are saying they are still planning to celebrate in the birthplace of America, no matter what.
You might have seen it or smelled it. Trash is piling up across the city and as the holiday weekend rapidly approaches, residents are saying they are still planning to celebrate in the birthplace of America, no matter what.
Threats of towers of trash won?t deter residents from celebrating
Despite the many unsightly bags of trash on Philly streets, based on the District Council 33 strike against the city, residents are determined to celebrate the July 4th holiday.
Despite the many unsightly bags of trash on Philly streets, based on the District Council 33 strike against the city, residents are determined to celebrate the July 4th holiday.
‘Red, White and Blue To-Do’ festivities kick off in Old City despite on-going strike
The rain held off as a sea of red, white, and blue, accompanied by festive floats and patriotic music, paraded across Independence Mall this morning. It was part of the Historic District’s second annual Red, White & Blue To-Do Celebration.
The rain held off as a sea of red, white, and blue, accompanied by festive floats and patriotic music, paraded across Independence Mall this morning. It was part of the Historic District’s second annual Red, White & Blue To-Do Celebration.
4th of July festivities begin in Philly amid strike
The rain held off as a sea of red, white, and blue, accompanied by festive floats and patriotic music, paraded across Independence Mall this morning. It was part of the Historic District?s second annual Red, White & Blue To-Do Celebration.
The rain held off as a sea of red, white, and blue, accompanied by festive floats and patriotic music, paraded across Independence Mall this morning. It was part of the Historic District?s second annual Red, White & Blue To-Do Celebration.
July 4th fireworks: How to stay safe during the holiday weekend
As the 4th of July nears, safety becomes more of a concern. Here are some safety tips for the busy holiday weekend:
As the 4th of July nears, safety becomes more of a concern. Here are some safety tips for the busy holiday weekend:
Striking airport workers, severe weather, surge of holiday travelers create chaos at PHL
Severe weather grounded flights heading for Philadelphia International Airport Tuesday afternoon. On top of the storm, airport workers with DC 33 are on strike and the timing ? during a busy holiday travel week ? couldn?t be worse.
Severe weather grounded flights heading for Philadelphia International Airport Tuesday afternoon. On top of the storm, airport workers with DC 33 are on strike and the timing ? during a busy holiday travel week ? couldn?t be worse.
Alabama man shares patriotic pressure washer art: ‘Happy Independence Day!’
It takes about three years for Ron Burkett's driveway to get dirty enough to warrant a pressure washing.
It takes about three years for Ron Burkett's driveway to get dirty enough to warrant a pressure washing.
Spirit Halloween to hire 50,000 workers for the upcoming season
Spirit Halloween is hiring thousands of seasonal workers for more than 1,500 stores in 2025. Here's what to know.
Spirit Halloween is hiring thousands of seasonal workers for more than 1,500 stores in 2025. Here's what to know.
Juneteenth celebrations held across Delaware Valley
Many events were held across the region Thursday in honor of Juneteenth, which commemorates the day Union soldiers announced to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, they were free.
Many events were held across the region Thursday in honor of Juneteenth, which commemorates the day Union soldiers announced to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, they were free.
Juneteenth celebrations take place across Philly
Juneteenth celebrations brought the community together at various events through the Delaware Valley.
Juneteenth celebrations brought the community together at various events through the Delaware Valley.
Philadelphia fireworks 2025: Where to watch fireworks for July 4th
When it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July, nothing compares to some dazzling fireworks - and there's no shortage of awe-inspiring displays to enjoy. Here's where you can catch a show in the sky!
When it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July, nothing compares to some dazzling fireworks - and there's no shortage of awe-inspiring displays to enjoy. Here's where you can catch a show in the sky!
Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Juneteenth celebrations scale back as corporate sponsors pull support
Juneteenth events are facing cutbacks as funding dries up and companies rethink commitments to DEI efforts.
Juneteenth events are facing cutbacks as funding dries up and companies rethink commitments to DEI efforts.
Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
Father's Day spending expected to spike to $24 billion this year, report finds
Father’s Day spending is set to hit a record $24B this year, according to a new survey. Here’s what shoppers are buying.
Father’s Day spending is set to hit a record $24B this year, according to a new survey. Here’s what shoppers are buying.