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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This Philadelphia Couple Has A 50-Plus Year Love Story, and It All Started With an Ad and a Computer
The concept of dating through the use of a computer didn’t really catch on for most of society until around the 1990s, but one Philadelphia…
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FMC Posts $2.2 Billion Loss, Launches Strategic Review Including Possible Sale
After posting a loss of more than $2 billion in 2025, FMC Corp., based in Philadelphia’s University City, is considering a potential sale, writes Michael…
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Brandywine Realty Trust is opening a $60 million hotel in Radnor
A $60 million, 121-room Marriott hotel catering to the suburban tenants of Brandywine Realty Trust is opening in Radnor this spring, writes Jake Blumgart and…
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Doylestown Native, Singer-Songwriter Wows Crowd at Recent Philadelphia Concert
A Bucks County musician recently returned to the area for several shows in support of her latest album, which is receiving rave reviews. Paige Walter wrote about…
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A Local Guide to 16 (Plus 1) Standout Chocolate Shops Across the Delaware Valley
Valentine’s Day calls for chocolate done right, and the Delaware Valley delivers. Across Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties, these 16 (plus 1!) chocolate…
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Germantown Friends School Buys Adjacent Historic Bank Building for $2M in Expansion Move
Germantown Friends School recently acquired a historic 11,000-square-foot building housing a Wells Fargo branch for $2.05 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Future-Proof Your Business with Digital Payments
In today’s evolving financial environment, one trend is crystal clear: cash is no longer king. Amidst shifting consumer preferences and an increasingly digital economy, businesses…
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Two Philadelphia Firms to Merge, Deal Expected to Help Each Expand and Integrate Portfolios
Philadelphia firms Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy and Athena Global Advisors, respectively, are set to merge, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Both…
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Bucks County Community College Presents Valentine’s Concert Featuring Keith and Amy Spencer
Bucks County Community College helps you kick off the Valentine’s season with “Love, Always: An Evening of Romance Inspired by the Great American Songbook, Broadway,…
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After Sonder’s Collapse, Witherspoon Building Returns to Long-Term Rentals
The 186-unit Witherspoon Building has transitioned from short-term rentals into a more traditional leasing model following the sudden collapse of Sonder Holdings, writes Emma Dooling…
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Jason Kelce Featured in Local Super Bowl Ad for Garage Beer
Jason Kelce is starring in a local Garage Beer Super Bowl ad that will be broadcast Sunday for the Philadelphia market, writes Ariel Simpson for…
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Historical Items from Doylestown Museum Discussed in YouTube Series
Anna Dhody, a former curator at the Mütter Museum in Philadelphia, began her own YouTube series featuring strange historical items and artifacts, titled “What’s That For?” One of her…
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MLB Plans to Invest Millions in Philadelphia Communities for 2026 All-Star Weekend
In 2019, the MLB did something it doesn’t typically do in announcing the host city of its All-Star Game seven years in advance. Knowing that…
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Delaware County Housing Market Is Frozen at the Moment
Delaware County’s housing market matches the weather outside. It’s frozen, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Potential home sellers and buyers didn’t interact much…
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New York Hospitality Firm Acquires Malvern Residence Inn for $14.7 Million
A New York-based Samar Hospitality affiliate has purchased the 127-room Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Great Valley/Malvern for $14.7 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. At $115,748 per key, the…
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Philadelphia Metro is One of 10 Job Markets Setting the Stage for Strong Housing Demand in 2026
Of the numerous factors that impact the housing market, one is emerging as particularly important for 2026: employment. Employment strength is the driver behind buyer…
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America’s Largest Privately Held Real Estate Brokerage Enters Philadelphia Market
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, the largest privately held real estate brokerage in the nation, is now in the Philadelphia market and is already looking…
























