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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Record Shop with Two Montgomery County Locations Earns High-Fi Nod for Vinyl
The Rock Shop, in both King of Prussia and Plymouth Meeting, received a statewide recommendation for its extensive inventory from…
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The Hooters Makes Grand Return to Ardmore Music Hall
An esteemed Philadelphia rock and ska band had a full circle moment at Ardmore Music Hall ahead of its ten-year…
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Manor College Grad Shifts Disappointment in Layoff to College Degree
Working in the accounts payable department of a large furniture warehouse, Thomasine Woods started to see the writing on the…
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22 Percent of Top-Priced Homes in 2022 Were Listings for Montgomery County Addresses
Philadelphia Magazine used a HomExpert Market Report from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach to assess 2022 home prices in…
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Tight Squeeze on Available Inventory Has Pushed Main Line Home Prices Up Almost 37 Percent
Owing to a tight squeeze on inventory, home prices on the Main Line have gone up by close to 37…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Lewis Cyr, Chief Lending Officer, Penn Community Bank
Lewis Cyr, Chief Lending Officer at Penn Community Bank, spoke to MONTCO Today about his role at the bank and…
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Independence Mission Schools Names Gianna D’Angelo President and CEO
Independence Mission Schools, a nonprofit network of 14 independent Catholic schools serving 4,000 students in grades Pre-K to 8 from…
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WCU Cooking Program Expands to Help Young Adults with Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities
Powered by a mighty nutrition professor who came up with a delicious way to help young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities…
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NBC’s ‘Today’ Interviews Montgomery County-centric Mom-Daughter Snack Entrepreneurs
Charisse McGill and her daughter, Madison — the Montgomery County–centric entrepreneurial duo behind the mega-popular snack food French Toast Bites…
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King of Prussia’s Center for Breakthrough Medicines Leverages Innovative Tech: ‘It’s Like Science Fiction’
King of Prussia-based Center for Breakthrough Medicines, along with its Discovery Labs, has become a symbol for the rapid rise…
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Souderton Chef Adam Volk May Be Operating the Best Hidden-Gem Restaurant in All of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer food expert Craig LaBan has found another little-known restaurant that’s about to take off in a big way.…
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Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper to Bring Star Power to Pennsylvania Chamber’s Annual Dinner
Bradley Cooper, Abington‘s hometown star, will headline the Pa. Chamber of Business and Industry’s annual dinner, according to Stephanie Farr…
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John DeBella’s Announced Retirement from WMGK-FM in Bala Cynwyd Is a Career Mic-Drop
Morning radio personality John DeBella is retiring after 41 years of on-air time in Bala Cynwyd. Jeff Blumenthal reported the…
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Taylor Swift Rumor Sends Hundreds to Wayne Restaurant
The rumor mill was working overtime Thursday when a story circulated that Taylor Swift was having dinner Thursday evening in…
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These Thrift Shops Will Gladly Take Items from Montgomery County Residents’ Spring Cleaning
It’s spring-cleaning season in Montgomery County, meaning that numerous residents will be sifting closets, basements, and garages for items they…
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7 Ivy-League Schools Vie for Standout Norristown High School Student, Who Feels ‘Very Blessed’
Soon-to-graduate Ikram Ibidakpo — a Norristown resident originally from West Africa — has performed so spectacularly at Norristown Area High…
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Nearby Mount Airy Seventh Grader Sharpens Knives to Fund Woodworking Passion
A nearby Mount Airy seventh grader is a savant who’s zipped through almost every book in the Montgomery County library…
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VFTCB Provides County Tourism Update; ‘Travel Forward’ Theme Underscores Organization on the Move
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) leaders and staff warmly welcomed tourism-related representatives from across Montgomery County to its…
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