As the semiquincentennial nears, Philadelphia’s cultural institutions are examining the country’s founding through the lens of local Black history.

Children and adults spent their day off Monday at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum celebrating Presidents Day with a mix of history, education and a look ahead to America’s 250th ...

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, two-time Democratic presidential candidate and Greenville native, has died at the ...

Jesse Jackson Sr., a longtime civil rights activist who twice vied for the Democratic presidential nomination in the 1980s, died February 17 at age 84.A protégé of Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson was ...

Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight will host a number of upcoming events. These events are free and open to the public.

The average monthly utility bill for a modest apartment runs about $150-200, covering electricity, heating, cooling, water, and garbage – basically all the things you need to not live like a character ...

Smooches from therapy dogs? Music and dance performances? Drop-in tutoring? Mental health ambassadors? Yes, all this and more ...

February marks Library Lovers Month nationwide, spotlighting ways residents can support public libraries amid recent federal funding challenges and ongoing community value. David Dahl, president of ...

Capital Area District Libraries’ expert recommenders have selected six stand out new titles to read now during Black History Month.