Philadelphia
Philadelphia, the birthplace of America’s freedom, is a city of firsts, boasting the nation’s first library, hospital, and zoo. It’s a hub for education, economy, arts, and sports, reflecting a rich cultural diversity.
The city’s economic prowess is evident in its status as Pennsylvania’s largest and the United States’ ninth-largest metropolitan economy. The city’s skyline, filled with globally renowned commercial skyscrapers, reflects its thriving business environment.
With 18 four-year universities and colleges, Philadelphia stands as one of the nation’s leading centers for higher education and academic research.
Philadelphia’s cultural landscape is as diverse as its history. Hosting more outdoor sculptures and murals than any other city in the nation, it’s a hub for arts, culture, and cuisine.
Despite challenges, the city’s spirit thrives, resonating with history, innovation, and community.
Explore our archive of nearly 200 stories about Philadelphia’s residents, entrepreneurs, sports heroes (and vilians!) schools, and businesses below:
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Most Illustrations of Ben Franklin’s Philadelphia Kite Experiment Filled with Historical Inaccuracies
Most of the illustrations of Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment on the outskirts of Philadelphia are riddled with historical inaccuracies, writes…
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One of the Hottest Trends in Healthcare Coming to King of Prussia
MedCoShare, a Philadelphia-based company, is opening its third co-working space for medical professionals, this one in King of Prussia, writes…
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‘We’re Back to Normal’: Bala Cynwyd Man Says Region’s Traffic Has Returned to Its Pre-Pandemic Congestion
Traffic has been steadily building since late 2020 in the Philadelphia region and people are noticing, writes John Paul for…
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‘It’s Basically a Head Start’: Another Green Light Given to the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority has received approval to start spending the $750,000 in federal funding it was awarded…
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Water Ice Is a Philadelphia Staple That Needs to Be Enjoyed at Least Once to Make Season Complete
Water ice is a summer staple in Philadelphia that is truly ubiquitous in every neighborhood and suburb and has to…
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The Last Time Firstrust Vice President Mort Kolman Sought Employment, James Tate Was Philadelphia Mayor and Richard Nixon Was President
In the current era of career pivots and midlife-crisis profession overhauls, Mort Kolman is a standout. This banking-industry veteran has…
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Check Out the Price Tag on SEPTA’s Massive Expansion Plan for Wissahickon Transportation Center
SEPTA’s tiny Wissahickon Transportation Center, which serves about 7,000 riders each day, is about to undergo a massive expansion, writes…
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Longtime Wyncote Resident Remembered for Her Local High-Fashion Boutiques
Fashion designer and boutique owner Andrea Marcel Case, formerly of Wyncote, has died at the age of 78, writes Gary…
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Penn Community Bank Holding Massive Region-Wide Day of Service
Eastern Pennsylvania’s largest mutual bank, Penn Community Bank, will hold its second annual Day of Service today. Locations will be…
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Wall Street Journal: Wharton Grad Keeps Tesla Rolling As Elon Musk’s Attention Gets Pulled in Several Directions
Zach Kirkhorn, a graduate of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and CFO of Tesla, is the one who…
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Check Out Where Valley Forge National Historical Park Ranks Among the Region’s Most Visited Tourist Attractions
Valley Forge National Historical Park was one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Philadelphia region in 2022, writes…
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Visit Philadelphia CEO Angela Val Helping Develop Post-Pandemic Philadelphia
Angela Val took over as CEO of Visit Philadelphia at one of the worst moments for the organization, writes David…
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Wall Street Journal: Norristown Man Proof That Reports of Demise of Skinny Jeans Are Greatly Exaggerated
While Gen Z has long bemoaned skinny jeans for men, Norristown resident Kwame Stroman said that older generations are still…
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Central High Robotics Team RoboLancers Inspires, Prepares Philadelphia’s Next Generation of STEM Leaders
The robotics team at Central High School in Philadelphia known as the RoboLancers is helping students build relationships while it…
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Increasingly Vibrant Outer Suburbs Are Redefining What It Means to Be ‘from the Philadelphia Area’
Two Montgomery County towns are among suburbs that are redefining what it means to hail from the “Greater Philadelphia” area.…
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Update: Two Stained Glass Tiffany Windows from West Philadelphia Church Fetch $100K Each at Auction
Two stained glass rose windows from a historic West Philadelphia church that turned out to be Tiffany sold for $100,000…
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District Vision for City Avenue: ‘People Believe It’s Just a Road; We’re Going to Change That’
Participants at a recent roundtable on the future of City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd outlined a bold vision for a…
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Lower Merion Restaurateurs Relaunch Upscale Dining Spot Featuring a $700 Burger
Lower Merion residents George Tsiouris and his sister, Vasiliki Tsiouris-Balis, have revamped their Sansom Street, Philadelphia, restaurant with a new…
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