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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Philadelphia Orchestra wows crowd at the Keswick
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) and Arts Montco proudly presented musicians of the world-famous Philadelphia Orchestra at the…
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Lower Merion, high schools advance to Pennsylvania Bar Association Statewide Mock Trial championship
Lower Merion High School and Lower Moreland High School are two of the 14 high schools advancing to the 36th Annual…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board presents …
Arts Montco and the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) are proud to present musicians of the world-famous Philadelphia…
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The Jazz Sanctuary offers free concerts throughout the region in March
Jazz lovers can enjoy the toe-tapping improvisations of the Jazz Sanctuary at five free concerts in March. Everyone is welcome…
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Relic from Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game up for auction
A scoresheet from Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game that originally belonged to Toby DeLuca, the late Springfield resident and longtime statistician…
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Variety’s new CEO Dominque Bernardo still proud of Spelling Bee championship
The Board of Directors of Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley recently announced that Dominique Bernardo, MBA, MSW…
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Montco home to 15 of the Top 50 private high schools in greater Philadelphia
Private education is flourishing in Montgomery County. Montco is home to 15 of the Top 50 Private High Schools in…
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MONTCO.Today sponsoring Bisnow’s “Future of the Philadelphia Suburbs”
A venue for the “Future of the Philadelphia Suburbs” forum has been announced by Bisnow. The Bellevue Hotel, 200 S.…
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Arts Montco and VFTCB proudly present the Philadelphia Orchestra at the historic Keswick Theatre
Arts Montco and the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) are proud to present musicians of the world-famous Philadelphia…
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High-speed hyperloop between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh still in the station
While there are still no concrete plans for high-speed rail service between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, the interest in one remains,…
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Hop aboard the Manayunk/ Norristown SEPTA line and follow all the stops to great hops… and barley
Bar crawls can be a blast, but the real challenge is getting from place to place, especially after your second…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board celebrates record 2018, looks forward to 2019
From a growing social media following to an increase in awards, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is…
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SAP exec’s take on Amazon’s Philly snub
Being in the mix of cities Amazon was considering for a second headquarters was certainly high praise indeed, but not…
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PennDOT to host meeting for Perkiomen Creek Crossing improvement project in Montgomery County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will hold anopen house public plans display on Wednesday, November 14 at 7:00 PM in Methacton High…
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CCATE wins prestigious Ohtli Award
CCATE (the Center for Culture, Art, Training and Education), located in Norristown, Pennsylvania, has just been named 2018 recipient of…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board luncheon breaks record
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) hosted their largest member luncheon in history at the newly renovated Great…
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Forbes: Living in Philadelphia’s suburbs twice as expensive as the city
The assumption that living in the suburbs is cheaper than living in the city is not true for many places…
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Local auto dealers bring 8,700 new coats to children in Montgomery County
The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation is distributing a record 51,696 brand-new winter coats to area children in need…
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