Harrisburg, Pa. — Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro filed an amicus brief in support of the City of Philadelphia’s lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s decision to remove a historical exhibit on slavery from the President’s House Site at Independence National Historical Park.

The PA Human Relations Commission has weighed in on the removal of educational materials regarding George Washington’s slaves at Independence National Historical Park.

Philadelphia welcomed 26.6 million visitors in 2024, a number that reflects a steady rebound in travel to the city. That growth sets the stage for 2026, when a concentrated lineup of national milestones and major events places Philadelphia in the national spotlight.