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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The Lincoln Center: Counselors Eager to Reconnect With Students in School After Pandemic Kept Them at Home
It has been a challenging year for the students and counselors at The Lincoln Center’s School-Based Staffing program. Under the…
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Philadelphia Inquirer Employees at Schuylkill Printing Plant in Upper Merion Open Time Capsule Seven Decades Early
A group of Philadelphia Inquirer employees gathered in front of the Schuylkill Printing Plant in Upper Merion on March 26…
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Commissioners’ Plea for More Vaccines Prompts Journalist’s Probe of Suburbs’ Supply
After watching a press conference hosted by the Chester County Commissioners, Philadelphia Inquirer journalist Maria Panaritis started to investigate the…
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Allocation Rules Preventing Philadelphia Hospitals from Giving COVID-19 Vaccines to Their Suburban Patients
Many suburban patients who are receiving treatment for high-risk conditions at Philadelphia hospitals are not able to get the COVID-19…
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Retired Teacher Seeks a Partial Liver Donor That Can Save His Life
A progressive auto-immune disease is destroying the liver of a retired teacher living in nearby Delaware County, but he can…
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Norristown Company Hopes to Capitalize on Advocates’ Push to Bring Back Home Billions Spent by Philadelphia’s Biggest Employers Outside City
Norristown-based Pride Enterprises is hoping to feel the results of a new effort that wants to bring home the billions…
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The Impact of a Supportive Educator Shapes the Work of April Thomas at The Lincoln Center
April Thomas learned early in fifth grade how much students benefit from a caring, supportive educator. She carried that lesson…
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Wall Street Journal: Thomas Eakins’ 1871 Painting Captures Moment of Ease on the Schuylkill River
“Max Schmitt in a Single Scull,” painted by Thomas Eakins in 1871, depicts a rower’s moment of ease on the…
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Elkins Park’s Dr. Sheldon Pavel, Longtime Principal of Philadelphia’s Central High, Dies Aged 74
Dr. Sheldon S. Pavel, who served as the principal of Philadelphia’s Central High School for nearly three decades, died of…
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Philanthropist Nicholas Karabots, Owner of Karamoor Estate Vineyard & Winery in Fort Washington, Dies Aged 86
Nicholas Karabots, the owner of Karamoor Estate Vineyard & Winery in Fort Washington and well-known Philadelphia area philanthropist, died on…
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Upper Gwynedd-based Merck CEO Retiring
Kenneth C. Frazier, a North Philadelphia native, is retiring from his position as Merck CEO effective June 30, writes John…
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Vogue: Author Recalls How Baldwin School Shaped Her Clothes Shopping Habits Decades Later
Andrea Lee has a section of closet dedicated to clothes strewn with tiny flowers, however she rarely if ever wears…
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As Pandemic Eases, Suburbanites Working from Home Might Force Philadelphia Tax Structure Overhaul
With work from home keeping the majority of suburbanites out of the city, Philadelphia may have to retool its tax…
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FTA and SEPTA Announce Combined Record of Decision for the King of Prussia Rail Project
King of Prussia District and the King of Prussia Rail Coalition announced an exciting step forward for SEPTA’s King of…
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Historic Greylock Mansion in Chestnut Hill Garners Major Attention After Being Featured on Popular Instagram Account
After being featured on the wildly popular Instagram account Cheap Old Houses, the historic Greylock Mansion in Chestnut Hill quickly…
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Career Corner: Philly Fed’s New Occupational Mobility Explorer Paves Path to 257 Higher Paying Careers
The new online tool launched by Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Cleveland last month could pave a path to…
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Germantown Academy Senior Starts Newspaper to Help Local Student Writers Gain Experience
Maddie Gamburg, an 18-year-old Germantown Academy senior, started the online newspaper The Rocky to help local student writers gain experience…
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Pennsylvania Among Top Ten States Residents Moved Out Of in 2020
Pennsylvania ranked eighth in the list of the top ten states residents moved out of in 2020, writes Michaelle Bond…
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