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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Project-Based Learning To Debut In Cheltenham School District
Colin McCarthy has been spearheading an effort to bring project-based learning to Cheltenham School District, according to a staff report…
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Lansdale Native Named Winner of Be Well Philly’s Health Hero Challenge, Earns $15,000 for Charity
After hundreds of nominations, thousands of votes, and months of waiting, Lansdale native Amanda Piccirilli-Hall has won the Eighth Annual…
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See How Much Wine, Booze Was Sold In Montgomery County, Philadelphia Area in Last Year
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has released its county-by-county report of wine and booze sales for the most recent fiscal…
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Philadelphia Makes National Geographic’s ‘Best Trips’ List, Tops ‘City’ Category
Philadelphia was named one of the best cities to visit in 2020 by National Geographic and is one of just…
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SEPTA’s Modernized Payment Method Coming to Regional Rail Riders by Spring
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is planning to expand its modernized payment method to Regional Rail riders by spring, writes…
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See How Montgomery County High Schools Did On 2019 Keystone Exams
Thirteen high schools from Montgomery County are among the fifty top-scoring schools on Keystone Exams in the Philadelphia Area for…
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Upper Dublin High Grad, One of First Women in Sports Broadcasting Introduced Into Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
Suzy Kolber, an Upper Dublin High graduate and ESPN broadcaster, was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame last…
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Two Gladwyne Homes Are Among Most Expensive Sold Homes in Philadelphia Metro Area
Two Gladwyne homes are among the most expensive homes sold in the Philadelphia metro area in 2019, writes Sharon Oliver…
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Gross McCleaf Gallery Exhibiting Stunning Works By Bala Cynwyd Artist
Gross McCleaf Gallery in Philadelphia is currently exhibiting some stunning works by abstract artist Val Rossman, a Bala Cynwyd native…
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Local Nonprofit Gets Students and Parents to SpeakUp! About Hard Subjects
Formed to honor the memory of Bob Gillin Jr., the Haverford School graduate who died of AIDS in 1992, nonprofit…
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This Eagle flies home for Norristown Chapter of NAACP’s Multicultural Unity Day
This Eagle flew the nest in 2008, but he’s landing in Norristown again to give back to the community. Once…
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Short film by North Wales photographer aims to turn everyone into spotted lanternfly exterminators
A new, Halloween-ready short film by photographer Mike Allebach aims to get people in the mood to kill spotted lanternflies,…
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Glenside man celebrates 104th birthday with game of pool
Fred Gomez, a World War II veteran born during the Great War, celebrated his 104th birthday with a game of…
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Montgomery County Leadership – Ed Harris
Ed Harris, the Chief Marketing Officer at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, a private, non-profit membership organization which…
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St. Matthew’s coach Charlie Heavey to recieve Lifetime Achievement Award
When the term “legendary” is applied to someone in the world of sports, it often implies years of service, a…
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Six public Montco high schools make Philadelphia Magazine’s Top 40 list
Montgomery County is home to six of the 40 Best Public High Schools in Philadelphia and the Suburbs, according to…
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‘A Star is Born’ in Montgomery County
Bradley Cooper, a Montgomery county native, was named to Forbes’ list of highest-paid actors, making about $57 million since June…
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Lower Merion grad heading up new Four Seasons atop Comcast Tower
Comcast Corp. will open yet another Philadelphia franchise on Monday, a high-end hotel high above the ground, writes Bob Hernandez…
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