Philadelphia 250

Victory 250

Victory Brewing is making a beer for America's 250th birthday

Black History Month

African American Museum plans special events for Black History Month

Lottery for Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run runs Feb. 1-13

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Eastern State marks America’s 250th with yearlong ‘A Time for Liberty’ series

Eastern State - A Time for Liberty

A fireworks history exhibition is coming to Old City for America’s 250th

Science History Institute - Fireworks

Philadelphia Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo is offering a $500 behind-the-scenes tour of areas usually closed to the public

Philadelphia Zoo - Rhinos

Philadelphia 250

The first professional basketball league formed in Philly in 1898, but the game didn't look anything like it does today

NBL sculpture Philly

Philadelphia 250

Philly invests $11.5 million for graffiti removal, murals and landscaping ahead of 2026 events

tree-of-life mural

LL Cool J, who dropped out of Welcome America, to perform free New Year's Eve concert on the Parkway

LL Cool J NYE Concert

Philadelphia 250

U.S. Mint releases new coins for America's 250th anniversary. Will they become prized among collectors?

2026 coin liberty bell

New book series highlights untold stories and unsung heroes that helped shape Philly region

penn press books

Board a battleship or watch a maritime procession to mark 250th anniversary of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps

Military 250

Think you know about the Declaration of Independence? This July 4 quiz may humble you.

Independence Hall Quiz

Six-story art project to open in former Manufacturers' National Bank building in Old City in 2026

Ministry of Awe

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Enrollment of Black students has surged at Temple and La Salle

College diversity affirmative action

‘Jeopardy!’ fans can test their knowledge at a weekly bar league in Center City

Jeopardy Bar League at Misconduct

Cooper Health's new mobile unit brings primary care to people with autism and other developmental disabilities

Cooper Mobile Unit

What to stream: 'Bridgerton,' 'Roman Holiday' and 'The Favourite'

Streaming guide

Handing out 10 awards from the Eagles' 2025 season

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