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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North Wales Greenhouse for Emotionally Challenged Students Earns Philadelphia Flower Show Honors
The 2023 list of honorees at the Philadelphia Flower Show included recognition of the work of students and faculty at…
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WCU Alumni Featured on Today Show and NBC News for Critical Efforts in Education
West Chester University alumni Michael Flemming ’14 and Marsalis Chism ‘17 were recently featured on the Today Show’s Sunday Spotlight…
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Millions of Bucks County Tax Dollars End Up in Philadelphia Through City’s Wage Tax
Millions of tax dollars from Bucks County have ended up being collected in Philadelphia due to the city’s Wage Tax.…
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‘I Ugly-Cried’: Local Couple Meets Their Adopted Baby in a Bala Cynwyd Park
Jacki and Matt Piha met in 2014. He was still in college, and she, degree in hand, was working in…
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This Norristown Eatery Has Some of the Best Zeps in Montco
If you are in the mood for some delicious zeps and hoagies you do not have to go far, as…
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Grammy, Emmy Winners Among New MCCC Advisory Board
From a Grammy-award winning musician to a former six-term U.S. Congressman, the talented new members of the Technology/Mass Media Studies…
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If You’ve Got Montco Teens, This Pa. Ranking of Underage Drinking Incidents Is of Interest
The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (APOC) tracked 2017–2021 citation records for underage drinking. The data show where Montgomery County…
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PNC Closing Six Regional Branches: How Many and Where in Montgomery County?
Six PNC Bank branches are targeted for closure in the greater Philadelphia area. Jeff Blumenthal identified them, including two in…
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Average Home Sales Price in Philly Region Continues to Drop
Homebuyers in the Philadelphia region can finally breathe a little easier as the metro area’s home sales price went down…
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Philadelphia Sandwich Shop Coming to a Surprising Location in Bucks County
A new restaurant is set to open in Bucks County, and local residents will never guess where the new spot…
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MCCC Graduate on Advancing Professionally: Just Listen
Listening is an incredibly important skill to have in both personal and professional life, writes Doug Noll for Medium. Andrew Belton…
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This Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Employee Thrums with Excitement over Catching Bad Guys
A Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office employee is so into his daily law enforcement role, he’s been known to quiver with…
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City Ave District Marks Mar. 8 International Women’s Day with 6abc ‘Empower Hour’
The City Ave. District is holding a Mar. 8 “Empower Hour” discussion at the 6abc studio, 4100 City Line Avenue.…
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Two Montgomery County Businesses Are Among Greater Philadelphia’s Highest-Valued Startups, With One in the Top 10
Two local startups are among the twenty highest-valued startups in Greater Philadelphia, writes Kennedy Rose for The Business Journals. The…
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Richboro Florists Create Wreath to Honor Fallen Philadelphia Police Officer
A flower shop in Bucks County created a floral masterpiece in order to honor a Philadelphia police officer who recently…
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Forbes’ 2023 Largest Employers: An Expected Montco Entity In, a Surprising Montco Entity Out
The Forbes 2023 assessment of large employers in the Philadelphia region has a few surprises in Montgomery County business community.…
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Pennsylvania Teens Could Get Driver’s License a Year Earlier
If approved, a new bipartisan proposal would allow Pennsylvania teenagers to receive their driver’s licenses a year earlier, writes Renatta…
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Normandy Farm’s Philly-Themed ‘Phriends’ Is a Murder Mystery Delight
Take a seat in Monica’s living room for dinner, drinks, and… murder! Normandy Farm is hosting a recreation of the…
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