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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Its Official: The Sesame Place Water Tower, an Iconic I-95 Sight, Is Coming Down
After waiting to see what would become of a Bucks County icon, residents and visitors are now seeing a local…
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Hatboro Animal Lover Wants Horses Removed from Philadelphia Tourist Experience; See Her Proposed Alternative
Janet White, animal advocate and Hatboro resident, has long sought to remove carriage horses from the streets of Philadelphia. She…
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Camden’s New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Once World’s Largest Shipbuilder: Here Is How It Got Its Name
New York Shipbuilding Corporation is one of the most confusingly named companies in the Philadelphia region, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for…
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Part of Evolving East Coast Greenway, Schuylkill River Trail Philadelphia’s ‘Refuge’
The Schuylkill River Trail, which is part of the evolving, 3,000-mile-long East Coast Greenway, is now considered to be Philadelphia’s…
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Pottstown Distillery Tests the Market Waters of a New Tasting Room in Philadelphia’s Fishtown Neighborhood
Manatawny Still Works, a Pottstown distillery, has again extended its reach with a new tasting room in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood.…
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Ardmore’s Dan Hilferty, New Chair of Comcast Spectacor, Wants to Keep Sixers in South Philly
Despite the Sixers’ push to build an arena in the heart of Center City, Ardmore’s Daniel Hilferty, the new chairman…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Jill Marsteller, Founder and CEO, CALICO International, LLC
Jill Marsteller, former Ursinus College president and founder and CEO of CALICO (Creative Advisors Looking to Improve Charitable Organizations) grew…
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Penn Valley Homeowners Renovate the ‘Ugliest, Smallest House on the Largest Lot’
Like many recent residential real estate shoppers, the Miller family — dad Derek, mom Jennifer, twins Claire and Louisa, and…
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VFTCB Honored for Work in Community Service and Social Responsibility
The Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP), a national organization headquartered in Dallas, recently recognized the work of the…
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Eugene Kohn, Philadelphia Native Who Redrew Skylines Across Country with His Architecture Firm Remembered
Eugene Kohn, a Philadelphia native who redrew skylines across the nation with his architecture firm, Kohn Pedersen Fox, died on…
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Enjoy the Music of Frank Sinatra at this Popular Hotel in the Bucks County Area
A local singer will be serenading residents of Bucks County at a popular venue as he belts out the tune…
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Bucks County Rock Icons Ween Announce Summer Tour; Find Out Where They Are Playing
One of the most popular music groups to come out of Bucks County has announced a major tour around the…
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Conshohocken’s One Tower Bridge Sells to Wilmington-Based CRE Firm
One Tower Bridge — whose 1989 rise changed Bridgeport and Conshohocken both visually and economically — has been sold. Paul…
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Montco-Trained Chef Beats Addiction, Takes Things One Day at a Time in New Philadelphia Café
Chef Kevin Hart learned much of his craft working in the Montgomery County food-service industry. When his career was upended…
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Chester County’s StreamGeeks Cultivate Global Following in Online Video Production Community
Paul Richards and Tess Protesto have made a name for themselves as a dynamic duo in the online live-streaming and…
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Philadelphia Ranks High Among Business Districts with the Most Co-working Spaces
Philadelphia has ranked in fifth place based on the most co-working spaces in central business district locations, writes Balazs Szekely…
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Parenting Education Organization Creates Support Group for Montco Moms
A Philadelphia-based education and advocacy group for families — Kutest Kids’ Parents as Teachers — is launching a new support…
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Philadelphia Is Incentivizing Developers to Add More High-Value Center City Development in Place of Parking Spaces
Philadelphia’s surplus of parking spaces is prompting the city to incentivize developers to add more high-value Center City projects instead,…
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