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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One of the 10 Most Walkable Cities in Pennsylvania is in Montgomery County
Being able to easily navigate a community on foot is often a big selling point when prospective homebuyers are looking…
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Penn State Great Valley Program Equips Grad Students, Postdocs with Tools for Finding Meaningful Careers
Forty-five graduate students and postdoctoral scholars participated in an immersive, industry career preparation program organized by The Graduate School at Penn State…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Annual Wall Ball on May 3
Mural Arts Philadelphia announced the return of its Wall Ball 2024, celebrating its 40th Anniversary to be held on Friday,…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Buy 2,000 Tickets For Pivotal Game 6 Against the Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers owners and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin have purchased over 2,000 tickets to Thursday night’s playoff Game 6 against…
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Little Blue Owl Is Fast Becoming Foodie Favorite in Narberth
The Little Blue Owl Baking Company, which opened in the former La Petit Mitron space in 2022, is fast becoming…
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Penn State Great Valley Engineering Management Alumna Lands Position at Aqua Pennsylvania
Nuhamin Getachew Gebremariam, a native of Ethiopia, was looking into graduate options in Europe when an uncle based in the…
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Philadelphia Celebrates Its 45-Year Sister City Anniversary with Tianjin, China
As the sun rose over Tianjin in China and set over Philadelphia, a shared spirit of kinship filled the air…
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Penn State Great Valley Recognizes ‘Diamonds of the Decades’ Honorees
In honor of the Penn State Great Valley campus’ 60th anniversary, 12 constituents were honored as Penn State Great Valley’s…
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This Bucks County Suburb Named Among the Best in Philadelphia
One Bucks County township has found its place among the 25 best suburbs in Philadelphia, according to a recently released…
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Two of the Best Hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania are in Chester County
While Philadelphia might be the best place to find a hoagie, there are numerous spots throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania to find…
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How Montgomery County Stacks Up in Home Affordability Compared To Other PA Counties
The National Association of Realtors has released an interactive map that provides a visual representation of the median home prices…
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Firstrust Bank Supports Success of Fast-Growing Video Production Agency in Philadelphia
As a boutique video production agency, 20/20 Visual Media has been telling stories with engaging custom marketing content for clients…
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WSJ: Regulators Seize Philadelphia Bank, Republic First, and Sell It to Fulton Bank
In the latest development in what has been a tumultuous several months for Republic First, regulators have seized the bank…
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Bucks County Breakfast Sandwiches Rank Among Top in Philly Area
Quite a few Bucks County breakfast sandwiches have been ranked among the 50 best in the region, according to Michael…
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Haverford School Graduate Bert Bell Is Man Behind NFL Draft
De Benneville “Bert” Bell, a Haverford School graduate, created the NFL draft almost nine decades ago and changed the league’s…
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Lower Merion High School, Philadelphia Continues Celebrating Spirit of Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant’s spirit remains alive throughout the Philadelphia region, especially at Lower Merion High School where he first achieved national…
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Immersive Hybrid Meetings with 360-Degree Cameras: Philly Tech Trends with Haverford Systems
Imagine being able to capture every angle of a meeting room, with every participant included equally, regardless of their physical…
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AARP Pennsylvania Participates in First 2024 Community ‘Walk Audit’ along Philadelphia’s North Broad Street
AARP Pennsylvania recently participated in the first 2024 Walk Audit along North Broad Street. This first community Walk Audit was…
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