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How Philadelphia Became the Birthplace of American Independence

The Continental Congress chose Philadelphia due to the city’s rivers, thinkers, and battles, and the city became the heart of ...
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Here's why Philadelphia's Independence Hall is temporarily closed

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Despite the end of the government shutdown, Independence Hall in Philadelphia is closed temporarily.

Independence Hall closed until January 2026 for U.S. 250th anniversary preparations

Independence Hall will be closed until Jan. 28, 2026, as the site of the Declaration of Independence prepares for U.S. 250th celebrations.

Independence Hall is closed until January

Preservation work is being done on the building’s interior ahead of Philadelphia’s Semiquincentennial celebrations next year.
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Independence Hall closed for renovations linked to America's 250th birthday

Independence Hall is off-limits to visitors through most of January for restoration work. Why it matters: It's part of the ...
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Independence Hall Closing Its Doors For Final Preparations For Nation’s 250th Anniversary

From now until January, Independence Hall is closing its doors to visitors as preservation work is completed before the ...
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Young adults turn to Quakers' silent worship to offset — and cope with — a noisy world

At the Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia’s Old City, more and more young people are seeking respite from a clamorous ...
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Nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians face looming SNAP funding freeze. Here’s how to find alternative food resources — and how to help

If the federal government shutdown continues into November, SNAP payments will dry up for nearly 472,000 residents in Philadelphia alone. File: Crates of milk are seen at a food bnk warehouse on July ...