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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Local Theater Reporter Plays Himself in New Ryan Murphy Netflix Movie “The Prom”
Frank DiLella, a theater reporter for news station NY1 in New York City who grew up in neighboring Andorra, plays…
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Why Philadelphia Was Named One of the Most Sinful Cities in America
Philadelphia once again ranks among the most sinful cities in America, according to a list recently published by WalletHub. To…
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Gladwyne Composer Scores Touchdown, Gets to Write Music for Philadelphia Eagles Documentary
For Jackson Greenberg, a Hollywood composer who grew up in Gladwyne, getting to write the music for Maybe Next Year,…
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Strong Numbers in Philadelphia Suburbs Secured Joe Biden’s Victory in Pennsylvania
In the state where every vote mattered, the Philadelphia suburbs played a key role in delivering Pennsylvania to president-elect Joe…
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Montco and Other Philadelphia Suburbs Helped Biden Achieve Victory in PA
Philadelphia suburbs, including Montgomery County, played a key role in helping Biden archive an essential victory in Pennsylvania and with…
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Collegeville Naval Officer Focuses on Helping Other Veterans After Returning Home
Steve Phillabaum, a Collegeville veteran Navy Surface Warfare Officer who spent years leading the nation’s sailors and Marines during Operation…
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Former Shipley Point Guard Brings History of 76ers Back to Life in ‘Effortlessly Cool’ Way
As the team’s lead marketer, Katie O’Reilly, a former point guard at Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, has been striving…
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Philadelphia Suburbs Seeing ‘Blue Shift’ Toward Biden as Mail-In Ballots Continue to Be Counted
Joe Biden’s lead in the Philadelphia suburbs continues to grow as mail-in ballots continue to be counted by election officials,…
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Willow Grove, Plymouth Meeting Mall Owner Says They May File for Bankruptcy to Get $150 Million Loan
Analysts have been speculating for a while now that PREIT, owner of the Willow Grove and Plymouth Meeting Malls, might…
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Souderton-Based Univest Bank to Close Eight Branches as Part of Optimization Plan
Univest Financial, the Souderton-based parent of Univest Bank, plans to close eight of its retail branches as part of an…
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Bloomberg: Philly Among Metro Areas with Biggest Annual Median Home Price Increase
Philadelphia metropolitan area is among the country’s metro areas with the biggest median home price increases in September, writes Prashant…
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See How Much You Need to Earn to Live Comfortably in Philadelphia
According to a new analysis from GoBankingRates.com, Philadelphia residents have to earn more than twice as much as the local…
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Wall Street Journal: Pandemic Reverses Urbanization Trend as People Return to Suburbia
The pandemic-influenced shift to a work-from-home model has reversed a decade-long urbanization trend and prompted people from bigger cities to…
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Audubon’s Bald Birds Brewing Spreads its Wings All the Way to Jersey Shore
Audubon-based Bald Birds Brewing Company is spreading its wings and expanding its operations to Jersey Shore with a new taproom,…
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Philadelphia Archdiocese Announces Closing of St. Gabriel’s Hall in Audubon
On September 25, Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced the imminent closure of St. Gabriel’s Hall in…
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Mobile Data Confirms Pandemic Is Driving Migration of People from New York City to Philadelphia, the Suburbs
New Unacast data has confirmed the locally popular notion that the pandemic is encouraging more people from New York’s five…
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One of Main Line’s Power Women 2020 is President, CEO of Bala Cynwyd Marketing Firm
Karen Crane, President and CEO of Bala Cynwyd-based Crane Communications, is one of Main Line’s Power Women 2020, writes Lisa…
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Legendary Germantown Academy Basketball Coach Subject of Philly Artist’s Illustration
To raise awareness about a rare blood cancer they are both fighting, Jeff Jones, a renowned Philadelphia graphic artist, has…
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