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Spectators watch along Market Street during the Salute to America Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia, Pa. on Monday.

Independence Day road closures in Philadelphia: What to know for the parade, concert, and fireworks

Foods scraps that were collected by Bennett Compost will be turned into compost in Philadelphia, in 2019.

No trash pickup? Here’s how to compost in Philadelphia instead

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Fans react to the music as the Wawa Welcome America Festival concluded July 4, 2023 with a free concert featuring Ludacris on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. There is added security for this year's concert following a shooting incident last year.

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The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

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Members of the South Sound Roots Academy under 17 basketball travel team from Olympia, Washington pose for a photo by their coaches and family while attending the Salute to Independence Parade on Market Street Thursday, July 4, 2024, as the city celebrates the Fourth of July and observes the evolving history of America’s freedom. They will be participating in a tournament in Lancaster County the coming weekend.

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The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

A child runs across the splash pad at Love Park on Friday, July 28, 2023. A heat wave hit the Philadelphia region on Friday, with temperatures reaching nearly 100 degrees.

Philadelphia summer heat: How to stay cool, avoid heat exhaustion, and find public pools and cooling centers

Makhi Miller, 11, enjoys the water spout on a 90-degree day on the first day the pools opened at the Chew Pool in June.

Stay cool Philly: Find your nearest cooling center during the intense heat

South Jersey pizza shops offer various styles of pies, including Brooklyn Original Pizzeria.

5 standout pizza shops worth the trip to South Jersey

Victorious Jaesettes dancers walk down 52nd Street during the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival in West Philadelphia on June 18, 2023. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, became a federal holiday in 2021.

What’s open and closed in and around Philly for Juneteenth: Trash pickup, mail, grocery stores, and more

As new immigration policies strengthen Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Philadelphia immigration experts help explain your rights.

¿Cuáles son tus derechos si ICE llega a tu hogar o trabajo?

As new immigration policies strengthen Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Philadelphia immigration experts help explain your rights.

What are your rights if ICE comes to your home or work?

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