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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2 Philadelphia Bridges to Be Renovated Thanks to Federal Grant Money
Two bridges over the Wissahickon Creek in Northwest Philadelphia will be rebuilt to help them withstand the pressures of traffic and climate-driven increased flooding thanks…
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Two of the Best Hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania are in Chester County
While Philadelphia might be the best place to find a hoagie, there are numerous spots throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania to find that perfect bite, and two…
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Penn State Great Valley Program Equips Grad Students, Postdocs with Tools for Finding Meaningful Careers
Forty-five graduate students and postdoctoral scholars participated in an immersive, industry career preparation program organized by The Graduate School at Penn State Great Valley from May 8-12…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Annual Wall Ball on May 3
Mural Arts Philadelphia announced the return of its Wall Ball 2024, celebrating its 40th Anniversary to be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the…
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Penn State Great Valley Engineering Management Alumna Lands Position at Aqua Pennsylvania
Nuhamin Getachew Gebremariam, a native of Ethiopia, was looking into graduate options in Europe when an uncle based in the U.S. sent her information about…
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Philadelphia Celebrates Its 45-Year Sister City Anniversary with Tianjin, China
As the sun rose over Tianjin in China and set over Philadelphia, a shared spirit of kinship filled the air on April 23 as both…
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Penn State Great Valley Recognizes ‘Diamonds of the Decades’ Honorees
In honor of the Penn State Great Valley campus’ 60th anniversary, 12 constituents were honored as Penn State Great Valley’s “Diamonds of the Decades” at…
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Firstrust Bank Supports Success of Fast-Growing Video Production Agency in Philadelphia
As a boutique video production agency, 20/20 Visual Media has been telling stories with engaging custom marketing content for clients in a wide range of…
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QVC Summit Sees Bradley Cooper Handing Out Philadelphia Cheesesteaks in Las Vegas
The West Coast got a taste of the East Coast last week at QVC’s Age of Possibility summit in Las Vegas. Angelo’s Pizzeria owner Danny…
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Immersive Hybrid Meetings with 360-Degree Cameras: Philly Tech Trends with Haverford Systems
Imagine being able to capture every angle of a meeting room, with every participant included equally, regardless of their physical location. This is precisely what…
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AARP Pennsylvania Participates in First 2024 Community ‘Walk Audit’ along Philadelphia’s North Broad Street
AARP Pennsylvania recently participated in the first 2024 Walk Audit along North Broad Street. This first community Walk Audit was launched by The Philadelphia Livable…
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Bucks County Breakfast Sandwiches Rank Among Top in Philly Area
Quite a few Bucks County breakfast sandwiches have been ranked among the 50 best in the region, according to Michael Klein of The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Holy Family University, Buckley Construction, Building Trades Council Host Appreciation Luncheon for I-95 Workers
Holy Family University, in collaboration with Buckley Construction and the Building Trades Council, will host I-95 workers and their families from the Building Trades Council,…
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Celebrate Trails at Eight Greater Philadelphia Events on the Circuit Trails This Saturday
This Saturday, April 27, is Celebrate Trails Day, an annual spring celebration of America’s trails. Started by Rails to Trails Conservancy in 2013, the celebration…
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See How Much Philadelphians Are Earning
The great Philadelphia salary report of 2024 is out, providing us with a chance to see what locals are earning, from CEOs and athletes to…
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After Hiding Gold Coin Collection in a Vault for Over a Century, Philadelphia Family Finds Much More Than Expected
A Philadelphia family that securely stored a coin collection for over a century in a bank vault recently found out that it is worth much…
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Philly Residents Are Better Educated Than Ever, But Incomes Still Lag, Pew Study Finds
Pew Charitable Trust has released its latest ‘State of the City’ report and it found that while Philadelphians are more educated than ever before, incomes…
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Spring Reopening of Andalusia Estate Near Bensalem: Experience Gilded Age Elegance in a Modern Setting
A majestic estate near Bensalem, otherwise known as Andalusia, has recently reopened for the season, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. This property…
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