Philadelphia has one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the country. It was a celebration of life on 52nd Street. "It's good, and it's about how you get your identity and also celebrate," a ...

Philadelphia recognized Juneteenth as an official city holiday last year, and Mayor Jim Kenney renewed the observance for 2021. The city is working to permanently recognize the holiday.

Juneteenth has been designated an official holiday for the city of Philadelphia, Mayor Jim Kenney announced Tuesday. As a result, all city offices and facilities will be closed to the public on ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The historic Johnson House is preparing for its Juneteenth celebration this weekend. We'll show you why there's no better place to celebrate the end of slavery than along ...

Juneteenth is two weeks away. The holiday, declared a new national holiday last year, will be officially observed on Monday, June 20. There will be many events throughout the region, including the ...

The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival celebrates freedom and community with a vibrant lineup of activities including live music, dance performances, youth activities, local food and ...

Philadelphia is standing strong this Juneteenth with events and activities taking place all across the city. Here's a list of just a few events that celebrate the historic holiday.

For the third year, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will host its Juneteenth Block Party. It's happening on Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Arch Street between 7th and 8th streets.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Hundreds of people celebrated Juneteenth Saturday with a rally and march in West Philadelphia. The organizers, Pennsylvania Juneteenth Initiative, had been fighting for the ...

The Juneteenth Block Party of the African American Museum in Philadelphia takes over Arch Street and an adjacent parking lot. The celebration offered games, vendors, food, entertainment and free ...

Law enforcement officials in Philadelphia have released surveillance footage in the hopes of tracking down a man who, police believe, fired several shots in an incident along Rising Sun Avenue, in ...