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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Holy Family University Distinguished Writers Series Enters Third Year Featuring Acclaimed Novelist
Holy Family University will launch the third year of its Distinguished Writers Series featuring Sara Nović, author of the novels True Biz and Girl…
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These 11 Montgomery County Zip Codes Are Among the 50 Wealthiest in Greater Philadelphia
Here are the eleven wealthiest communities by zip code in Montgomery County for communities with greater than 2,000 people, as…
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Slow Supply Chains, Fast Rise in Need Affect Montgomery County’s Food Insecurity Outreaches
Like their counterparts across the Philadelphia region, Montgomery County providers of emergency food services are struggling against an ongoing convergence…
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Philadelphia’s Big Banks Subject of Two New Books That Look at Their Rise and Fall, and Survivor That Has Grown in Vacuum They Created
Philadelphia’s big banks — including Girard and Fidelity, Provident and PSFS, and PNB and First Pennsylvania — thrived for generations…
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Philly Suburbs Among Nation’s Hottest Residential Rental Markets in 2022
Suburban Philadelphia is one of 2022’s hottest residential rental markets in the country thanks to the high renewal rates of…
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New Barnes Foundation Documentary a Cautionary Tale for Philanthropists Intent on Leaving Legacies
A new documentary about the Barnes Foundation, originally located in Lower Merion, is a cautionary tale for philanthropists who want…
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Philadelphia Business Journal Names King of Prussia District’s Eric Goldstein a 2022 Most-Admired CEO
Eric Goldstein, President and CEO of the King of Prussia District, has been named to the Philadelphia Business Journal 2022…
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PREIT, Owner of Two Montco Malls, Being Booted by NYSE
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), the owner of Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Park Mall, is being delisted…
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Abington Senior High Alumna Gets to Follow the Eagles for Her Job
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a social media manager for the Philadelphia Eagles? Julie Bacanskas has every Birds…
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Hatfield Man Reintroducing Pay Phones in Philadelphia at No Cost
Mike Dank, a Honeywell senior hardware engineer from Hatfield, has loved pay phones since he was a teenager, writes Cathy…
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Speaker Urges New Penn State Abington Graduates: ‘Be Ready When Society Calls on You’
Penn State Abington launched more than 225 new alumni into the world at its summer/fall 2022 commencement exercises. Philadelphia City…
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Remembering Charlie Gracie, Philly’s First Rock and Roll Star
Charlie Gracie, whose music impacted the Beatles in the 1960s, died Friday in Aldan. He was 86, writes Dan DeLuca…
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Tiny Montgomery County Community Was Huge in U.S. Struggle for Equality
La Mott, an unincorporated residential community in Cheltenham Township, is probably not a location known to most Montgomery County residents.…
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SEPTA Struggles: Fare Prices, Unreliability Keep Riders from Coming Back
Like most transit agencies across the country, SEPTA has been struggling to recover from the ridership loss caused by the…
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Wall Street Journal: Jim Croce Wrote Music That Still Resonates Today, While Living in Philadelphia Suburbs
Singer-songwriter Jim Croce — who wrote the hit song “Time in a Bottle” while living on a farmhouse in Lyndell,…
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Gaming Conference Attendee Cites Competitive Threat Seen Nationwide, But Not in Valley Forge
A meeting of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) united gaming industry leaders from across the U.S.…
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‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ Was Written Right Here in Philadelphia
The well-known Christmas carol, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” was divinely inspired at the Church of the Holy Trinity on…
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Philadelphia Mummers Parade Named “Best Holiday Parade” By USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards
On January 1, 2023, Philadelphia’s longest-running signature event is back, with the Mummers Parade returning to South Broad Street. Beginning…
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