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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Manor College holds 15th annual Founders Day
On January 26, 2018, Manor College held its 15th Annual Founders Day, where 150+ people from the Manor community gathered…
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Super Bowl parade plans to include free rides from SEPTA
It you’re hoping to join the masses in celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles and their historic Super Bowl victory, SEPTA has…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Vince Del Rossi, Owner and President of Health Mats
By the time he was a junior in high school, Vince Del Rossi, Owner and President of Health Mats, was…
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Stay in style if you’re going to cheer on the Philadephia Eagles
When the Eagles square off with the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, there are several options for accommodations…
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Residents offer views of Amazon’s HQ2 list and the Philadelphia region
So, Philadelphia made the top 20 hot list as a location for Seattle-based Amazon’s new headquarters, and the region is…
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Main Line-backed N3rd Street Gamers drawing money, names and making big plans
When N3rd Street Gamers hosts a weekend tournaments at its LocalHost arena in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, it’s…
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Odds improve for Philadelphia to win Amazon HQ2, but still trails some heavy hitters
Philadelphia’s odds of landing Amazon’s second headquarters improved in the last two-and-a-half months, but it still looks like a long…
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King of Prussia Mall plans mixed-use development for former JCPenny site
The scene at the East Coast’s largest mall on a recent Friday morning would seem to fly in the face of…
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Cafe Cabana rolling out trending ice cream dessert
The local scoop on ice cream is that the most Instagram-worthy novelty since the maple bacon donut is now on…
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Philadelphia now a top contender for Amazon HQ2
Speculation is intensifying as Amazon.com Inc. decides where to build its second headquarters — a $5 billion project with as many as…
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Cab companies form partnership to challenge Uber, Lyft
n the coming weeks, 160 PHL Taxi vehicles and another 225 Freedom Taxi cars will seemingly disappear from Philadelphia’s streets.…
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Upper Gwynedd apartment complex sells for $62.5M
One of the nation’s leading private equity fund managers, Equus Capital Partners, Ltd., recently announced the sale of Madison Willowyck in suburban…
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Eight of PA’s top 25 private schools are in Montco
There are hundreds of private schools in Pennsylvania, including Catholic schools, boarding schools, day schools and more. The schools with…
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King of Prussia Bid’s Eric Goldstein talks big picture
If King of Prussia builds it, will they—millennials, baby boomers, and commuters—come? Eric Goldstein likes to think so. The executive…
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Horsham’s Toll Bros. eyes Jewelers Row
Horsham-based developer Toll Bros. has resumed its efforts to build a residential tower on the Jewelers Row shopping street in Center…
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Does Philly stand a chance to land Amazon?
Everyone’s talking about the possibility of Amazon choosing Philadelphia for the site of its east coast headquarters. Does the city…
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Proposed King of Prussia Rail Line gains yet more steam
The idea of a spur off the existing Norristown High Speed Line, which would essentially connect Philadelphia with King of…
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Proposed King of Prussia Rail Line takes step forward
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has released a draft environmental impact statement for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) King of Prussia Rail project. Read the…
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