John Adams wanted âpomp and paradeâ to mark July 2. For the 250th, Philly did, despite the heat.
Philadelphia celebrated the day the Second Continental Congress voted to adopt a resolution with temperatures above 100 degrees.
Pirates torch Philliesâ bullpen to win, 6-1, in series finale
The Phillies took a 1-0 lead on a Bryce Harper double but managed just two hits after that. Meanwhile, the Pirates scored all six of their runs off relievers.
Flyersâ Dan VladaĹ is happy to have found a team that believes in him: â[I] donât take it for grantedâ
After a breakout first season with the Flyers, the Czech goalie is now locked in for the next six years after signing a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension Wednesday.
Inside Pa.âs measles outbreak: a family rides out the virus, doctors treat severely ill children
Some families are deciding to vaccinate, while others are preparing to get sick.
King of Prussia Mall to get new stores including Pop Mart and Candyland Adventure playground
The retailers will join Netflix House, Sloomoo Institute, Adidas, and other recent arrivals.
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How unknown Chinese âinsider tradersâ cost Jeff Yassâ firm more than $70 million
Susquehanna Investment Group won an injunction against a âJohn Doeâ gang.
Don Mattingly not bothered that Zack Wheeler was upset by his decision: âThe great ones never want to come outâ
Mattingly said he has not yet talked to Wheeler, who was frustrated by the interim managerâs decision to pull him from Wednesdayâs game in the fifth inning.
U.S. Mint releases new nickels, dimes, quarters, and half-dollar for 250th
The Mint also released a special penny, although the one-cent pieces are no longer in circulation.
Stephen Starr settles with the National Labor Relations Board over union busting allegations at DC steakhouse
The settlement requires Starr Restaurants to post a notice in St. Anselm asserting that it will not promise paid leave, benefits, or improved wages to dissuade workers from unionizing.