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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Lansdale Native, North Penn Alum Composes Hit Show Coming to Opera Philadelphia
The latest opera coming to Philadelphia ventures a little beyond the typical shore in its world premiere, but some of…
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Demographic Change in Philadelphia Suburbs to Impact Presidential Election
The demographics of the vote-rich Philadelphia suburbs continue to change, making the region an important battleground in November’s presidential election,…
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Talent Attraction, Retention an Issue for Manufacturers in Montgomery County
A discussion on the lack of manpower and possible ways of attracting new talent was the main focus of the…
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U.S. Women’s Field Hockey Team Still in Good Shape to Capture Medal
Despite its 2-1 loss to Great Britain on Saturday at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the U.S. women’s field…
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A Quarter-Billion Dollars Later, Two Finally Become One at King of Prussia Mall
For the first time in its half-century of existence, the King of Prussia Mall will be one huge, gigantic, enormous…
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New Developments Translate into Bright Future for Pottstown
Several new developments in Pottstown, including a newly constructed downtown branch of Tompkins VIST Bank, are bringing hope that a…
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GOP, DNC Conventions Confim Voters’ Impulses in Montco
The voters of Pennsylvania, a central battleground in the presidential election, absorbed the parties’ nominating conventions with varying degrees of…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio Pharmaceuticals Tests Zika Vaccine on First Volunteer
Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio Pharmaceuticals has injected the first volunteer with its experimental vaccine for the Zika virus, with results from…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Senator Bob Casey
On the final morning of the Democratic National Convention happening in neighboring Philadelphia, Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. speaks with…
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DNC a Bigger Bonanza for Montgomery County Than Pope Francis
Of the 26 hotels in the region that the Democratic National Convention Committee awarded contracts to, 10 are located in…
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As if We All Didn’t Know, Upper Merion Township a Real Estate Hot Spot
With an array of cultural attractions, a plethora of career opportunities, and an incredible ease of transportation, Upper Merion Township…
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Flight from Syria Inspires Upper Merion Grad, GlaxoSmithKline Scholarship Winner
She endured months of confinement in the midst of Syrian civil war and then months of homelessness after fleeing to…
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Local Girls Scoff at Stereotype, Explore Careers in Construction at Camp MAGIC
Eighteen girls swapped roasting marshmallows for high-powered nail guns to gain insight into a future career in construction at Camp…
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Montgomery County Says Enough to Philadelphia Wage Tax
Montgomery County is losing millions in tax revenue a year as Philadelphia, unlike almost all other cities in the state,…
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Urban Outfitters Expanding Anthropologie Stores and KOP Mall Presence
While its competitors are cutting back on store space, Urban Outfitters continues to march to its own drum by doing…
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Competition Fierce, Local Farmers Markets Boom Plateauing
There are signs that the recent, national boom in farmers markets – they have nearly doubled since 2006 – might…
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King of Prussia Town Center Not Part of JBG’s Proposed Merger
The new King of Prussia Town Center , a project of The JBG Companies, will not be part of JBG’s planned…
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Local Municipalities Consider Reclaiming Philadelphia’s Commuter Wage Tax
Several local municipalities have brought up a possibility of revisiting the Sterling Act, the Great Depression measure, which to this…
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