Philadelphia nonprofit Cradles to Crayons will give back to children on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's how.

Learley and Curtis McAllister were 12 and 9 years old, respectively, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a speech outside of Girard College in August

The organizations and museums celebrating MLK Day through concerts, exhibits, and volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia.

With Donald Trump’s inauguration fast approaching on MLK holiday, dozens of Philadelphians gathered to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and the current political moment.

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.

Since Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday, many offices and agencies will close their doors. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a banking and stock market holiday, meaning many local bank ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the legacy of the civil rights activist who strove for equal rights and is most known for his “I Have A Dream” speech on the National Mall in D.C. Since 1986, the U.S. has celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day every third Monday of January.

Penn is celebrating its 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Symposium this year with events ranging from workshops to interfaith ceremonies and speeches. Events for the symposium began on Jan. 20 and will run through Feb. 2. Here is how The Daily Pennsylvanian’s photographers captured the beginning of the symposium.

legislation for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday of January cleared Congress and President Ronald Reagan signed it. Here’s a look at some of the volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia, from neighborhood cleanups and printmaking workshops ...

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.

On Monday in Philadelphia, expect Inauguration Day protests and MLK Day service events. Plus, a West Philly charter owes the school district $30 million for students it overenrolled.

Organizations in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for a weekend of sharing to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. before Monday's national holiday. The giving factory Cradles to Crayons in ...