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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Palestinian Restaurant Chain, Ayat, Planned For Center City Philadelphia
Ayat, the New York-based Palestinian restaurant chain, is planning to open its first Philadelphia location in Center City, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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Chris McDermott Joins Meridian Bank as SVP, Commercial Lending
Meridian Bank has appointed Christopher E. McDermott to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. McDermott will join other members of the Meridian Commercial…
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Woman Responsible for Mother’s Day Died in West Chester Despising What Holiday Had Become
Anna Jarvis, whom many credit with creating Mother’s Day, died in Marshall Square Sanitarium in West Chester despising what the holiday had become, writes Patricia…
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Montgomery County Life Sciences Campus To Be Redeveloped By New Owners
The new owners of a 34-acre office and life sciences campus in Montgomery County have launched a major renovation and expansion of the property, writes…
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A Tale of Two Pennsylvania Pop Stars: Quakertown Born Sabrina Carpenter Joins Reading Native Taylor Swift on Eras Tour
Quakertown-born Sabrina Carpenter has making waves as an upcoming pop star, especially among the Swifties, writes Franki Rudensky for The Philly Voice. The ‘Feather’…
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Two Bucks County Towns Among 16 Most Beautiful in Pennsylvania to Visit
Outside of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has many picturesque towns that any adventurous vacationer should add to their places to visit, and two of the…
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One Local Trail Is Among Six Great Bike Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania
The eastern part of the state features several great bike trails that are suitable for all skill levels, including one that Montgomery County residents can…
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Delaware Valley University Welcomes New Board of Trustees Officers and Members
The Delaware Valley University Board of Trustees has appointed new officers and members. Effective May 3, Andrew Dougherty ’00 is serving as Chairperson; Hakim Richard…
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Philly Metro Is Safe from Rare Cicada Co-emergence
While several states are currently bracing for a potential cicada invasion in the following few months, the Philadelphia area is in the clear for now,…
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Montgomery County Life Sciences Campus To Be Redeveloped By New Owners
The new owners of a 34-acre office and life sciences campus in Montgomery County have launched a major renovation and expansion of the property, writes…
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One Montco Eatery Among Best Suburban Restaurants with Waterfront Views
There are plenty of great suburban restaurants in the Philadelphia area that serve delicious food and offer stunning waterfront views, and one of the seven…
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Surfside, the Philadelphia-based Canned Cocktail Brand, Expands and Adds New Flavors
The Philadelphia-based canned cocktail brand, Surfside, is expanding across the United States and adding several new flavors, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Surfside has expanded…
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“Hacks” Star Hannah Einbinder’s Passion for the Eagles Stems from Doylestown-Born Father
The star of the acclaimed Max series “Hacks”, actress Hannah Einbinder, has a love of the Philadelphia Eagles thanks to her Doylestown-born father, writes Franki…
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Toll Brothers Working on 11 Projects with Over 1,600 Total Units in Philadelphia Region
As low inventory continues to be a major problem for the Philadelphia housing market and prospective buyers, Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers is making a major…
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Center City Businesses, Organizations Want to Make Downtown Philadelphia More Convenient For All
Center City businesses and organizations are looking for ways to make visiting Philadelphia’s downtown more convenient for everybody, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…
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Community Turns Out for Holy Family University’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Recovery Event and Resource Fair
Hundreds of community members turned out for a day of discussions and resources centered on substance use disorder at Holy Family University’s 2nd Annual Collegiate…
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Delaware Valley University Receives Grant from Foundations Community Partnership for KidsU! and InspireU! Scholarships
Delaware Valley University (DelVal) has received a $4,000 grant from Foundations Community Partnership (FCP). This grant is designated to support Bucks County youth, ages 5-18,…
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Bucks County Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time. However,…
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