Topic: Philadelphia History

Remember the 1776 rallying cry that launched our country’s fight against tyranny? It’s time to raise our voices again

The Historical Commission is charged with preserving Philly’s heritage. So why, a longtime urban strategist wonders, is it failing to enforce its own rules?

The iconic photographer, brand marketer and chef interviews the family woman behind Odunde — celebrating 50 years this Sunday

Forty years after the City bombed a house, killed 11 MOVE members and destroyed a neighborhood, Philadelphia still has not reckoned with what it says about us

The Citizen screened a powerful documentary featuring witnesses of the MOVE bombing, one of the darkest moments of Philadelphia’s racial history

The Daily News’ first Black columnist, a civic giant, won a posthumous Pulitzer citation this week. A Philly writer remembers his lifesaving work — and his kindness

That box garden you just walked by or on the front of your house once played a surprising role in urban renewal — thanks to women

But the work has never been more important, says The Rosenbach Museum & Library Director, despite — or because of — nearly $600,000 in federal funding cuts

It’s easy to attack the preservation of buildings like the Roundhouse when housing is in such demand.

No matter where we stand in the racial, economic or social ladder, a commitment to excellence, human dignity,and an unwavering pursuit of justice are how we live up to the ideals of the Civil Rights icon celebrated Monday