Helpful maps are posted along street corners across ... Philadelphia" in 2004. History lovers will find the Betsy Ross House in Old City, as well as Elfreth's Alley, known by Philadelphians ...

THAT SHE DROWNED. THIS MORNING, WE’VE LEARNED ONE PERSON DIED DURING A HOUSE FIRE IN CRAFTON. THIS HAPPENED YESTERDAY AT A HOME ON CHARTIERS AVENUE. POLICE AND THE BOMB SQUAD JOINED FIREFIGHTERS ...

Mike Stevens teaches us about the history of Irish coal miners in Schuylkill County back in 1983.

CRAFTON, Pa. — One person was found dead as crews battled a house fire in Crafton. Crafton Volunteer Fire Department firefighters said the fire broke out on Chartiers Avenue at 10:46 a.m. on ...

I started writing local history columns 11 years ago. Challenged by my editor to submit one new subject every week sent me ...

History was on display this weekend in Butler County. Two events highlighting the county — the opening of the Historic ...

CLINTON — The Historical Society of Clinton will host a presentation on the history of a significant land parcel. According ...

The landmark is both a glimpse into everyday life long ago and a thorough chronicle of an important historical moment.

According to West Philadelphia Collaborative History site ( collaborativehistory.gse.upenn.edu ), the event was held in West Fairmount Park and showcased the U.S.’s industrial achievements on the 100 ...

The neighborhood's business district is a nightlife destination of many buildings that were retail shops through much of the ...

Fish fries are, of course, very important yearly fundraisers for churches, VFWs, fire halls and more. But the fish fry also means community building, catching up with old friends and honoring ...