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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Over the Last 10 Years, Philadelphia Region Sees Surge in Active Apprenticeships
A growing number of industries are offering apprenticeships, hoping to attract new talent by offering free education and long-term career options, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch…
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Some Philly Companies Are Embracing A Four-Day Workweek
Sen. Bernie Sanders recently introduced a bill to reduce the standard U.S. workweek to 32 hours over four days as opposed to 40 hours over…
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Here Are Some of the Best Spots in Philly For Your Weekday Lunch
Philadelphia is home to a thriving dining scene with an abundance of amazing restaurants where you can grab a delicious weekday lunch, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé…
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Program Spotlight: Online Certificate In Medical Billing
Are you interested in pursuing a career in one of the fastest-growing fields? Earning a Certificate in Medical Billing from Peirce College is a great…
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Phillies Are Partnering With Comcast Spectacor in $2.5B South Philadelphia Sports Complex Transformation Efforts
Comcast Spectacor is getting a new partner in its efforts to transform the South Philadelphia Sports Complex in the Philadelphia Phillies, writes Tom Dougherty for…
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Bristol-Raised Mike Missanelli Eyes Return to 97.5 The Fanatic Amid Station’s Talent Overhaul
Bristol’s Mike Missanelli could be returning to Philadelphia sports talk radio station 97.5 The Fanatic, which is currently in the process of reshuffling its on-air…
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6 Multimillion-dollar 19th-century Homes Are on Sale Along One of Philadelphia’s Most Coveted Blocks
In a rare occurrence, six multimillion-dollar 19th-century homes are currently on the market on the same block of 18th and Delancey Place, one of the…
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Newtown Borough Council Unanimously Votes to Ban Single-Use Plastics
Newtown has joined the growing list of communities in the Philadelphia region to take a stand against environmental pollution by enacting a ban on single-use…
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David Traub’s City of Homes’ Emphasizes Importance of Home Ownership in Philadelphia
A book by architect David S. Traub, Philadelphia: City of Homes, emphasizes the importance of home ownership and this has distinguished the City of Brotherly…
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How A/V Equipment Can Transform Learning and Development with Haverford Systems
In both corporate and educational environments, training rooms serve as a hub for learning and development. These spaces facilitate knowledge transfer, skill building, and collaboration,…
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Bucks County Launches Road Improvement Projects: Potholes and Utilities in Focus
Bucks County is currently seeing significant roadwork activities, with two main projects underway that are essential for residents to monitor, writes Chris Ullery for the…
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FBI Raids and Cold Feet: Inside the Disrupted 1942 Nazi Plot to Blow up Pennsylvania Railroad’s Horseshoe Curve
A Nazi plot to blow up a Pennsylvania Railroad, namely Altoona’s famous “Horseshoe Curve,” and a cryolite metals plant in Philadelphia, among other targets, failed…
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New Book Offers Glance at Local Private Gardens Around Region
We all know that the Philadelphia region has some of the most beautiful and historic gardens to visit like Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square or…
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West Philadelphia Skills Initiative Gets $4 Million Grant From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott recently surprised the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative with a $4 million gift, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. This is the largest…
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Chalfont Native Ryan Coleman Dazzles Judges of NBC’s ‘The Voice,’ Moves to Next Round
Chalfont native Ryan Coleman dazzled judges of NBC’s The Voice with a country take on Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine” and has secured his place…
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Five Philadelphia Companies Place Among Fastest-growing Northeast Firms
Five Philadelphia companies have made Inc.’s 2024 list of the 198 fastest-growing firms in the Northeast, with two of them cracking the top 25, writes…
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Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences To Present Inaugural Symposium Event on Apr. 6
The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences will present an Inaugural Symposium Event, “Be Informed3: A Wise Way to Excel in Your…
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Nike’s First Jordan Brand World of Flight U.S. Store in Philadelphia Gets Approval
Less than a month after Nike submitted documents to the Philadelphia Historical Commission to propose the first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight store in…
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