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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Upper Merion Investment Club Outgrows Kitchen-Table Meetings, Retains Retro-Awesome Latin Name
The Pecuniary Investment Club may sound like a powerhouse collection of industry titans, making big deals and celebrating victories with…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Jared Utz, Regional President, Mid Penn Bank
Jared Utz, Regional President, Southeastern Region of Mid Penn Bank, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Philadelphia, near…
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Philadelphia’s Ellen Yin Is One of 25 Top Women in Foodservice and Hospitality
Ellen Yin, who owns and operates several restaurants in Philadelphia as part of High Street Hospitality Group, is one of…
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Conshohocken’s Great American Pub: An Instance of the Great American Success Story
The Great American Pub, whose locations across the Philadelphia collar counties include an extremely popular Conshohocken version, is a success…
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Lancaster County Restaurants Are Shattering Common Conceptions of the Area’s Culinary Outlook
There’s something of a food revolution that’s been unfolding in nearby Lancaster County for several years. Numerous in-county dining options…
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Philadelphia Eagles Are Looking for New Cheerleaders
If you ever dreamed of helping cheer on the Eagles in front of thousands of fans, now is your chance,…
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New PennDOT Traffic Management Facility in Upper Merion Hopes to Unlock Gridlock
PennDOT has opened its revamped Southeastern Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) in Upper Merion, according to a staff report from…
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King of Prussia District President & CEO Comments on Rail Project Cessation
By now, most people in the Philadelphia region are aware that SEPTA elected to stop work on the King of…
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Bucks County History: The Original Rita’s Italian Ice Opened in Bensalem in the Early 1980s
One of the most popular chains in Bucks County has a rich history in the area, and a social media…
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Holy Family University Athletics to Add Baseball in 2023–24 Seasons
The Holy Family University Department of Athletics has announced the addition of baseball as its 18th NCAA Division II varsity…
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Plymouth Meeting Mall Evolves for 50+ Years — But the Charming Carousel Remains
Plymouth Meeting Mall opened in 1966 and has endured much over that near-60-year run. Spencer Walsh profiled this retail survivor…
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Tourism Leaders Gather to Discuss Regional Sluggishness, Evidenced by Hotel Room Vacancies
A Philadelphia Business Journal forum on efforts to fuel the regional tourism trade yielded a mixed bag of pandemic-recovery evidence.…
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You’re Welcome, World: Montgomery County Is Likely the Source of National Cheesesteak Day
Four former Cheltenham High School students may have given fans of the area’s infamous sandwich their national day to celebrate.…
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Teen Aging Out of Philadelphia’s Foster Care System Finds New Home at Lincoln University
Nineteen-year-old Laniyah Little, who has spent the last five years in Philadelphia’s foster care system, found her new home at…
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Norristown Singer Needed Dad’s Pep Talk to Audition for Idol; Now He’s Headed to Hollywood
Rashid Saint-Fleur, a 24-year-old singer from Norristown, had music chops before making the decision to audition for American Idol. He…
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Local Surgeons Enjoy Working from Home in a Post-Pandemic World
The COVID-19 pandemic that started in 2020 brought changes to the American way of working that have altered forever the…
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This Small Town in Bucks County was Listed as the Best in the State of Pennsylvania
A popular town in Bucks County was ranked as the best small town in the entire state, with some other…
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Gen Z Flocks to Philadelphia as Other Generations Are Leaving
As Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers left Philadelphia and other big cities during the pandemic, Gen Z has rushed…
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