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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Philadelphia is the 4th Best Pizza City in the Nation
For the third consecutive year, Philadelphia has been ranked as one of the top five cities in the country for…
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Meet Maryelis Santiago: A Mother, Community Leader, Advocate, and First-Generation Peirce College Graduate
Maryelis Santiago is a mother, a community leader, an advocate, and a first-generation college graduate. She is a three-time graduate…
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Local Bucks Beer Festival and Credit Union Team Up to Help Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Beer festivals have a history of supporting local charities and the Bucks Beer Bash happening March 9th at The Fuge…
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Two Montco Creators Among Ten Local Designers to Watch During Philly Fashion Week
Two Montgomery County creators are among the ten Philadelphia-area clothing and accessories designers to watch during Philly Fashion Week, writes…
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Philly Nonprofit That Helps Pregnant Women Facing Homelessness To Establish City’s First Maternity Safe Haven
Cleopatra Herrera Robinson formed a nonprofit, A Home From Shana Foundation, after her best friend Lashana Gilmore passed away while…
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The New Tibetan Association of Philadelphia’s Community Center in Norristown Is Now Open
The Philadelphia Tibetan community now has its own community center in Norristown, writes Juliana Feliciano Reyes for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Plymouth Meeting Teen Embodies the Resiliency of Philadelphia Sports
An aspiring sports talk radio host, a Plymouth Meeting teen is already taking the Philadelphia sports world by storm with…
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Apprenticeship Program Offers Philly High School Grads Chance to Step Into Full-time Job, Earn Free Associate’s Degree
A two-year apprenticeship program is offering Philadelphia high school graduates the chance to step into a full-time job and earn…
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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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