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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PECO Names Dave Velazquez Its Next CEO; Mike Innocenzo Promoted to COO of Exelon
PECO has named Dave Velazquez its next President and Chief Executive Officer, as Mike Innocenzo has been promoted to Executive…
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Horsham Native Is Man Behind Donald Trump’s $399 Shoe Drop
The first person Donald Trump thanked after he took the stage at Philadelphia’s Sneaker Con last week to announce his…
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Introducing the Jawnt Pass: A New Transit Payment Method Launches in Philadelphia
Jawnt, the Philadelphia-based tech startup, has launched a new transit payment method called the Jawnt Pass, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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Di Bruno Bros in Wayne Partners with T&E Care, Donates Portion of Proceeds for Each Sale of Cast-Iron Pizza
Di Bruno Bros. in Wayne recently partnered with T&E Care, donating a portion of the proceeds for each cast-iron pizza sold. The…
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Renowned Wynnewood Theologian and Poetry Expert Passes Away at 92
Norman A. Hjelm, of Wynnewood, a Lutheran pastor, Christian theologian, and an expert poet, died on February 13 at Lankenau…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Joe Watson, Former Philadelphia Flyers Defenseman
Joe Watson, the former defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers who lives in Media with his wife Jamie, spoke to MONTCO…
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Sylvester Stallone is Set to Film a New Movie in Philadelphia This Summer
Sylvester Stallone has become synonymous with the city of Philadelphia since filming the first Rocky film in 1976. After filming…
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Homeowners in the Philadelphia Area Stay in Their Homes Longer Than Most Other Cities
Homeowners in the Philadelphia metropolitan area are staying in their homes longer than in most other cities and the country…
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Penn State Great Valley Student Using MBA, Graduate Certificates to Pivot Career
Penn State Great Valley MBA student Jessie Whiteman came to two important realizations around the same time: One, most career advancement…
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A Montgomery County Native Is the Barber for Sports Stars, Including Travis Kelce
Pat Regan grew up in Rockledge and graduated from La Salle College High School, but these days he is living…
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Manayunk’s Taqueria Amor is the Place to Be for Main Line Taylor Swift Fans
This winter Main Line Taylor Swift fans can enjoy the ultimate pop-up, “Taylor Swift’s Love Story,” at Taqueria Amor in…
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Philadelphia Metro Tops the Charts for Highest Cost of Living in Pennsylvania
While the average cost of living for a family of four in Pennsylvania comes in at $87,500, if you live…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dr. Michael Mittelman, President, Salus University
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Long Island,…
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The Power of Quiet: How Haverford Systems’ Sound Masking Is Protecting Privacy in Philadelphia Workplaces
In an area where financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and large corporations are headquartered, confidentiality is crucial. Every conversation holds the…
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Find Out Why Chefs Across Philadelphia Believe Citrus is So Special During the Winter
Every winter, Vincent Finazzo, the founder and owner of Riverwards Produce Market, buys citrus he can get his hands on…
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WSJ: Why Eastern State Penitentiary Became a Popular Wedding Venue in Philadelphia
In 2021, Christina Spence and her husband Ricky Scalia eloped and got married at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia and…
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Philadelphia is One of the 50 Most Coveted Cities For Renters, New Study Finds
RentCafe has released its first rental activity report of the year, ranking the top 150 U.S. cities based on renters’…
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Philadelphia Realtor Helps People Facing Housing Crisis Through Family Promise Montco
Susan “Suzy” Troemel, a Philadelphia realtor, is using her experience with real estate to help people dealing with a housing…
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