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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Former Doylestown Resident, Actor from ‘The Wire’ Remembered for His Long Career on the Big Screen
An actor from one of the most popular shows of all time once lived in the Bucks County area for…
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It Is Cheaper to Rent or Own a Home in the Philly Area?
Renting a median-priced three-bedroom house in the Philadelphia region is more affordable than buying one, even though rents have increased…
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Manor College Recognizes Sophomore With Its Highest Honor; Dental Hygiene Student Cited as ‘Quietly Powerful’
Sophomore Neysha Medina was the recipient of the 2023 Manor College Mother Josaphat Medal. Medina is presently enrolled in the…
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Art Director of Philadelphia Gallery Turns Drawings Found Forgotten in Antique Shop into Next Big Thing
Claire Iltis, associate director at Philadelphia’s Fleisher/Ollman Gallery, turned drawings she found forgotten in an antique shop into the next…
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Food Critic Finds That Café Lombardi’s Nails Its Goal to Be ‘A Taste of South Philly in Horsham’
For more than a quarter-century, Café Lombardi’s in Horsham has built its reputation on excellence in Italian cuisine. Isaac Avilucea…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dr. Stacey Robertson, President, Widener University
Stacey Robertson, president of Widener University, spoke to MONTCO Today about her childhood in Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Jose, California,…
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Holy Family University to Host 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Debate at Main Campus
Holy Family University will host a 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Debate, sponsored by the Northeast Times and the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber…
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At Pennsburg Logging Event, Attendees Blow (Saw)dust Off Memories of Vital, Local Careers
The 2023 Haines Antique Logging Show in Pennsburg, in northwest Montgomery County, drew participants from up and down the East…
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Montgomery Countians Outpace Pa. by Almost 2× in Spending Household Income One Particular Way
Each year Americans make billions of dollars in charitable donations, and in a recent study, SmartAsset dug into IRS data…
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Corridor Access Application to Be Nearly Done by Jan. 27
The multistage, comprehensive list of tasks to connect Reading with Philadelphia by train (through Montgomery County) may be become shorter…
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‘The Smell of Victory!’: Langhorne Candle Company Unveils New Product in Celebration of the Eagles Playoff
A candle shop in Bucks County is celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles by creating a one-of-a-kind product for the most die-hard…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Colin Neill, Chancellor, Penn State Great Valley
Colin Neill, Penn State Great Valley new Chancellor, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in a working-class family in…
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Penn State Abington Hosts Work of Philadelphia Artist-Author Gerard Brown in ‘Know Your Enemy’ Exhibition
Penn State Abington is hosting “Know the Enemy,” a solo exhibition by Philadelphia artist and educator Gerard Brown. The display…
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Valley Forge Tourism Provides Optimistic State-of-the-Industry Report to County Commissioners
Staff professionals from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) presented an optimistic tourism update as part of their…
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Philadelphia Region’s Housing Market Primed for Return to Normalcy in 2023
After several years of pandemic-driven frenzy, the Philadelphia region’s housing market is primed for a return to normalcy in 2023,…
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Philadelphia-based Wine Cellar Services Will Build Wine Cellar of Your Dreams, But It Won’t Be Cheap
Philadelphia-based Zipco Wine Cellar Services designs and builds wine cellars to perfectly meet their client’s needs — but its services…
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Valley Forge Casino, Betting on the Continued Good Health for Patrons, Returns to 24-Hour Onsite Slots
As yet another sign of the return to regional normalcy in the fading COVID-19 healthcare crisis, Valley Forge Casino Resort…
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Data Show That When Montgomery Countians Move, Here’s Where They Go
A Stacker analysis of 2015–2019 migration patterns from U.S. Census Bureau data reveals the U.S. destinations to which Montgomery County…
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