Monday was filled with activities across Philadelphia commemorating the life of the late civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
The African American Museum, the National Constitution Center and the Museum of the American Revolution are among the institutions hosting events Jan. 17-20.
Martin Luther King Jr. came to the city in August 1965 as part of a protest campaign targeting big cities up North. His visit included a stop in Mantua.
And, this year, the city will celebrate the 30th annual Greater Philadelphia MLK Jr. Day of Service event. Organizers said that the regional Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, which includes ...
Hundreds of Philadelphia’s pets and their owners streamed through the medical rooms of Ryan Veterinary Hospital on Monday, taking advantage of free wellness exams and vaccinations as part of the Martin Luther King Jr.
The NFL community took to social media on Monday to honor the life and legacy of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day.
Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
How did Martin Luther King's message get across to America? Partly through pop culture. Music, movies, TV helped spread his message in the '60s
When envisioning its major exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the Museum of the American Revolution sought out objects that represent the document’s enduring power,
His name has gained wider recognition in more recent decades, but civil rights activist and organizer Bayard Rustin has long deserved a much more respected place in the history of the Civil Rights
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Philadelphians are sharing how they plan to honor the civil rights icon this weekend.