Laura Swartz

Michael Newmuis takes us behind the scenes of America’s 250th birthday celebration, and the effort to make sure Philadelphia’s biggest year benefits the city long after the crowds leave.

Melissa Piccoli, chief external affairs officer for Philadelphia Soccer 2026, talks FIFA, city pride, and what tourists should buy instead of a mini Liberty Bell.

Michael DelBene is overseeing both the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival and Wawa Welcome America — two overlapping spectacles with global attention and local stakes.

For Anne Ryan, the real challenge isn’t attracting crowds right now — it’s turning that attention into true love. “I want Philadelphia to feel chosen.”

The Mary Cassatt Tea Room's "LiberTea" features unique herbal teas, patriotic pastries, and one of George Washington's favorite cocktails.

The Historic Philadelphia CEO wants 2026 to feel bigger than fireworks and fanfare — the kind of once-in-a-generation celebration Philadelphians will still talk about decades from now.

The world premiere exhibit opens in February 2027 with screen-used props, immersive galleries, and never-before-seen artifacts from the Lucasfilm archives.

Historic Germantown’s Tuomi Forrest is using America’s milestone birthday to introduce visitors to one of the city’s richest — and often overlooked — historic neighborhoods.

Big-ticket events, an all-out fan fest, exclusive merch, and a Phanatic fur-covered fever dream — here’s everything you need to know about baseball’s biggest summer party.

The former Phillies superstar has been making reservations at some of the city’s best tables. Here's where he hopes to go next.