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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Weekend Wanderer: I Went to Shyamaween, and It Was the Ultimate Monster Mash
It’s not easy assembling a costume for Shyamaween. Wait. Are you familiar with Shyamaween? No? Good. I love explaining Shyamaween. …
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Comcast Sees Major Jump in Peacock Subscribers, Revenue
Comcast in Philadelphia recorded a major spike in Peacock subscribers and revenue in the third quarter, proving that its investment…
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A ‘Unique’ Experience: Eataly Coming to King of Prussia Mall in 2025
King of Prussia Mall General Manager Bob Hart recently shared an update on an upcoming new addition to the mall.…
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Several of City & State’s Forty Under 40 list Have Ties to Montgomery County, Philly Region
Many of Pennsylvania’s rising stars recognized in the Pennsylvania Forty Under 40 have ties to the Philadelphia region, writes Hilary…
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Eastern University’s YACHT Club Serves Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Philadelphia
There are more than 500,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in the United States, many without access to food, clothing, and other…
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MONTCO Careers – PECO
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PECO serves more than 1.6 million electric and 515,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. The company…
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Bala Cynwyd’s Mitsutaka Harada Behind Sushi Suite, Philly’s Most Exclusive Omakase
Bala Cynwyd’s Chef Mitsutaka Harada is the man behind Sushi Suite, the most exclusive omakase in Philadelphia, writes Ben Silver…
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Penn Community Bank Wins National Marketing Excellence Award
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has been selected by Business Intelligence Group as a recipient…
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Reviewers Weighed in on Wawa’s Pizza. Here’s What Folks Think Out on the Street
Experts are weighing in from all over on Wawa’s new pizza offering, but what does the average Wawa customer think?’…
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Philly, Lower Merion Considering New Trail to Connect Manayunk and Lower Merion
Transportation professionals in Philadelphia and Lower Merion have been studying the feasibility of creating a new trail connection across the…
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Jason Kelce Talks Possible Collab with Taylor Swift on Future Christmas Album
In an interview with the Today show, the Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, said it would be “incredible” if Taylor…
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Inspirational Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories at Neumann University
Wil Reynolds, CEO of Seer Interactive, has something that’s very rare in today’s wealth-driven culture. He has enough. That’s why,…
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Dreams Come True at Salus University Fall 2023 Commencement
While commencement is a special life moment for the graduates and their families, Salus University’s 127th commencement ceremony provided an…
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SCORE to Offer 5 Free Biz Webinars in November
In a continued effort to keep the local business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer five free webinars in…
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Meridian Bank’s Chief Credit Officer Joe Cafarchio to Retire
Meridian Bank Chief Credit Officer Joseph Cafarchio will retire effective Oct. 13, 2023. Cafarchio has served in the position since…
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Phillies Personnel Reveal Their Favorite Philadelphia Restaurants
The Philadelphia Phillies are just like the rest of us when it comes to their favorite Philly food spots, writes…
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Smoothie King Opens 3 More Stores in Greater Philadelphia, Looking for Franchisees
Smoothie King, which is based in Dallas, is continuing to expand its footprint in Greater Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for…
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4 New Breweries Will Soon Be Coming to Philadelphia
Pennsylvania has the second-most craft breweries in the United States, and a big part of that growth can be attributed…
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