Semiquincentennial

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

Copy of Declaration of Independence from July 1776 to be sold this spring

Declaration Auction

City unveils 22 Liberty Bell replicas that local artists designed to pay tribute to Philly neighborhoods

bells unveiling 2

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

NBL sculpture Philly

Greyhound bus terminal in Center City to reopen by May after Parker signs renovation bill

Greyhound station reopening

Continental Army encampment site in Bucks County receives grant for repairs

Washington Crossing House grant

Wall Street Journal names Philly the world's top place to visit in 2026

Philly WSJ 2026

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

2026 coin liberty bell

Replica Liberty Bells to tell the stories of 20 Philly neighborhoods in 2026

Glen Foerd bell

Philly is looking for a semiquincentennial poster. Here's how to submit a design.

Semiquincentennial poster

Independence Hall to close for two months for renovations to prepare for 2026 festivities

Independence Hall closing 2026

Herr's holds chip contest for America's 250th birthday, featuring flavors that embody freedom, liberty and unity

Herr's 2026 contest

Philly to open LGBTQ+ visitor center in the Gayborhood ahead of 2026 events

Philly Pride Visitor Center

Philly wants people with disabilities to enjoy 2026 celebrations, but critics say work must be done to ensure access

Disability accessibility 2026

Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, C-SPAN turns its focus to the nation's founding and its progress

C-SPAN Independence Hall

Germantown to offer pass that gives access to 9 historic neighborhood sites

Germantown One Pass

Gloria Dei Episcopal Church to restore bell with ties to 1776 celebrations of America's independence

Gloria Dei Bell restoration

Philly's 2026 plans include walking tours, block parties and Liberty Bell replicas

Parker 2026 beautification

Early Declaration of Independence copy to be displayed at Museum of American Revolution

Declaration of Independence copy

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

Military 250

18th-century tavern in Camden begins inside restorations to turn into American Revolution museum

Benjamin Cooper Tavern restoration

The Roots to perform at Dilworth Park on July 18 as Phillies start countdown to 2026 MLB All-Star Game

Phillies owner John Middleton's art collection to be on display at show opening next year

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Citizens Bank Park to host block party to rally fans for 2026 MLB All-Star Game and World Cup

Phillies Block Party

Ahead of 2026 celebrations, Philly again seeks vendor for LOVE Park flying saucer

LOVE Park Saucer

National Constitution Center to open two new galleries ahead of America's 250th birthday

Constitution Center Galleries

Sanitation crews to clear litter, graffiti and abandoned cars from every Philly neighborhood by August

Philly summer cleaning

FIFA President Gianni Infantino stops by City Council, pledges $1 million to Philly and says 'Go Birds!'

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250 new cherry blossom trees to be planted in Philly ahead of city's 2026 semiquincentennial celebrations

Cherry blossoms

Mayor Parker's 2026 budget proposal calls for tax cuts, higher parking rates and more housing spending

Looking ahead to Philly's busy 2026, leaders allocate $45 million for planning, beautification and security projects

Lemon Hill FIFA 2026 budget

Birmingham jail bench where MLK wrote famous letter to be displayed in Philly

MLK Birmingham bench

Gloria Dei Church creates app so visitors can take self-guided tours of its nearly 350-year-old cemetery

Gloria Dei app

Philadelphia's busy 2026 will include TED talks, new Mural Arts project

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For World Cup, Philly bars may get to stay open after 2 a.m.

world cup bars

More than 100 vendors will bring decades of vintage fashion to Oaks

The Philly Vintage Flea

NIH grant disruptions slow down breast cancer research

Breast Cancer Research

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Philly firsts: In 1688, a group drafted a public petition against slavery

first slavery petition

Riot Nerd to mark 10 years of niche fandom and queer-forward nightlife

RiotNerd10Years

5 Sixers thoughts: How Dominick Barlow earned an unusual standard contract, Jared McCain talks trade and more

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