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 Bucks County Dining Spot was Listed as the Best Italian Restaurant in Pennsylvania
A restaurant in Bucks County was recently awarded one of the most coveted titles in the American dining scene: best Italian food spot. Staff writers…
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Philadelphia Relic Named Most Popular Abandoned Building in the World
A couple months ago, unoccupied house insurance experts at Alan Boswell Group released its list of the most famous and popular abandoned buildings across the…
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Restaurant Inside Three-Centuries-Old Hunterdon County Building Has a New Executive Chef
Sergeantsville Inn, a 300-year-old venue in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, has a new executive chef in Sean Gray, writes Jenna Intersimone for My Central Jersey.…
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New Mexican Cuisine Restaurant to Open at Fishtown-Kensington Border in 2025
Amá, a new restaurant serving elevated Mexican-inspired cuisine, is set to open at the Fishtown–Kensington border in early 2025, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. The…
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This West Chester Eatery Made Philadelphia’s Top Ten Restaurants of 2024
West Chester-based Andiario has made the list of the ten best Philadelphia-area restaurants of 2024, recognized for their innovation, quality, and unique offerings, writes Craig…
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Analysis Reveals That Working-Class Communities Across Philadelphia’s Suburbs Helped Trump Win
A new analysis by The Philadelphia Inquirer found that President-elect Donald Trump’s win last month was helped by gains in working-class communities in Philadelphia’s collar…
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Kate Winslet Talks Delco Accent During 60 Minutes Interview
Kate Winslet’s Delco accent in “Mare of Easttown” got a mention in a 60 Minutes interview with Winslet Sunday night, Dec. 1, promoting her newest…
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Jessica Kartalija Joins 6abc Action News Following Split with CBS3
Jessica Kartalija joined 6abc Action News around three months after her split with CBS3, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kartalija announced her…
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Pat Burrell’s Former Center City Penthouse Sells For Well-Under Original Asking Price, Two Years Later
The Center City penthouse that former Philadelphia Phillies star Pat Burrell previously owned has been sold to a local Philadelphia couple for $2.65 million. It…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jared Adkins, Owner, Bluebird Distilling and Char & Stave
Jared Adkins, owner of Phoenixville-based Bluebird Distilling and Char & Stave, a European-inspired coffee shop with locations in Chestnut Hill and Ardmore, grew up in…
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Wawa Pennsylvania’s Largest Private Company, Beating Sheetz
Wawa remains Pennsylvania’s largest private company, outdoing convenience store competitor Sheetz by $5 billion in revenue last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Massive New Development Proposed for South Philadelphia’s Stadium District
A massive new development featuring six buildings, an office tower, and an entertainment complex is being planned in South Philadelphia’s stadium district, writes Jake Blumgart…
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Katie Florio, a Carroll Grad From Ardmore Wins Philadelphia Marathon
Center City mom Katie Florio is this year’s Philadelphia Marathon women’s race winner, only the second woman from the Philadelphia area to have won it…
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Philadelphia Shatters Tourism Records in Summer 2024, Driven by Major Events and International Travel
Philadelphia’s summer of 2024 was one for the record books. Thanks to a combination of major events, a thriving hospitality sector, and expanded international travel…



























