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 ...

Franklin Square is celebrating a huge milestone, just as many American teenagers do – its "Sweet Sixteen." But, instead of frilly sequined dresses and a sky-high price tag, the historic park is ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Tami Sortman said she was elated when the Philadelphia Historical Commission voted Friday to make Washington Square West a historic district. The commission approved the ...

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 ...

Pennsylvania's restaurant scene holds treasures that most states can only dream about. Family-owned eateries that have ...

As the city where famous Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, Philadelphia is commonly regarded as the birthplace of America. Iconic landmarks like the Liberty ...