The war that defined America, Philadelphia

City of Philadelphia may have leaked some MLB All-Stars hours before the big announcement

Light pole banners spotted around Philadelphia appear to reveal MLB All-Star Game rosters early, including players such as ...

Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans

Forecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout ...

Chemical Accidents Are on the Rise as Trump Proposes Weakening Regulations

Chemical releases from industrial accidents that hurt or killed people increased by nearly 50 percent in recent years.

France vs Paraguay Preview: Can Paraguay Pull Off Another Massive 2026 World Cup Upset?

France faces Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a quarterfinal berth on the line. Here's our France vs ...

Cooper DeJean, Abby Summers go viral with poolside Fourth of July weekend video

Cooper DeJean, Abby Summers go viral with poolside Fourth of July weekend video originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add ...

The war that defined America

Nevertheless, it’s an enlightening read in light of how dramatically war has changed in the last two-and-a-half centuries.

Philadelphia 76ers Get LeBron James Decision Timeline Update

As the Philadelphia 76ers work on bringing LeBron James to the team, they received an updated timeline on when he could make ...

Why celebrating the 250th in the Capital Region is worth it

It was a series of engagements on and near the banks of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers 250 years ago that turned the tide of ...

Alexandra Paskhaver: America 250: Franklin’s first journey to London

Benjamin Franklin would never set foot in England, the country that oppressed American colonists, levied terrible taxes, and ...

250 years of the Fourth: How America has marked its milestone birthdays

Two hundred and fifty years ago today, 56 men adopted a document that changed the world. America has been throwing parties ...

Philadelphia like a local

Known as the City of Brotherly Love — its name comes from the Greek words phileo (love) and adelphos (brother) — Philadelphia ...

World Cup what to know: France takes center stage in Philly heat as Round of 16 begins

The World Cup Round of 16 has arrived. With it comes intensifying pressure — and in some places, stifling heat.

Five Braves make National League All-Star roster

The Braves will be represented by at least four of their own July 14 at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Starting pitcher ...

Davidsonville native Pat Spencer signs two-way contract with Phoenix Suns

Boys’ Latin and Loyola Maryland product Pat Spencer has signed a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns, leaving the Golden ...

In the Cradle of Liberty, Educational Freedom Should Be the Default

It’s a fitting moment to ask whether Pennsylvania is living up to our nation's promises at the Founding. In terms of ...

A search for lost ancestry: The story behind Philadelphia's disputed slavery memorial

As the Trump administration seeks to replace the exhibit at the President's House in Philadelphia, the man who launched the ...

A groundbreaking discovery: The story behind Philadelphia's disputed slavery memorial

As the city of Philadelphia fights the Trump administration's removal and replacement of the slavery memorial at the ...

July 4, 1776, was a routine day in Williamsburg — but change was coming fast

While there were no fireworks in or around Williamsburg on July 4, 1776, residents were well aware that their lives were ...

10 Best Nursing Schools in the U.S. for 2026 (Ranked by NCLEX Pass Rates & Career Success)

Choosing a nursing program is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make if you’re planning to become a registered nurse (RN), ...

Delaware history from The News Journal archives, July 5-11

Excerpts from The News Journal archives include Fourth of July celebrations in 1926 and 1976, and anti-sprawl proposals that ...

Paul added that an "X factor" for Philadelphia is its …

Paul added that an "X factor" for Philadelphia is its front office featuring executive vice president of basketball operations Jameer Nelson -- who was a contemporary of James, playing together on the ...

Former CT high school standout, UConn star agrees to one-year deal with Knicks

Former Connecticut high school and UConn star Andre Drummond has signed a free-agent deal with the champions New York Knicks.

Marple Newtown 4th of July parade is canceled

The birthplace of the nation is getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday as festivities ...

Phillies' Mike Schmidt Has Different Perspective On Life Since Melanoma Diagnosis

Schmidt was diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma in 2013. His health is good now, but the battle to get to this point was a ...