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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Penn State Great Valley Donors and Students Celebrate Scholarship Philanthropy
Forty donors and students of Penn State Great Valley gathered to celebrate at a scholarship brunch last month. For the past three semesters, 21 donor-funded…
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Environmental Nonprofit to Plant 150 Trees in Bucks County. Read to Learn When and Where
An environmental nonprofit in Philadelphia is preparing to plant a large amount of trees in a township in Bucks County. The Friends of Poquessing Watershed…
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50 Years After Playing His Last Game, Overbrook’s Wilt Chamberlain Remains One of Best NBA Players of All Time
Half a century after playing his final NBA game, Overbrook High School alumnus Wilt Chamberlain is still one of the best and most accomplished players,…
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Bucks County Power Plant Listed Among Pennsylvania’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ Polluters
According to PennEnvironment, an environmental advocacy group, Fairless Energy in Fairless Hills is one of the “dirty dozen” greenhouse gas-emitting polluters in Pennsylvania, writes Frank…
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Sommelier at Philadelphia’s Four Seasons Hotel Restaurant Publishes Book for Wine Lovers
Michele Gargiulo, a sommelier at Jean-Georges, the award-winning restaurant in Philadelphia, has published a new book filled with advice for wine lovers, writes Melissa Jacobs…
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The Oldest of 12 Children, Manor College Grad Takes Pride in Setting the Example
Growing up as the oldest of 12 children living in a single Philadelphia home, Chyna Mckinney ‘23 remembers the loving chaos of being part of…
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Physicians at Chalfont Medical Institute Appointed Assistant Professors at Temple University
Two physicians from Bucks County will be taking on assistant professor positions at a well-known university in Philadelphia. Staff writers at PR Newswire wrote about…
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Philadelphia Among Most Active Locations for Renting in Country
Philadelphia ranked among the fifteen most active rental markets in the nation as well as the top three in the Northeast for April, writes Alexandra…
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PBJ Recognizes Penn Community Bank Among Bucks County Standouts for Philanthropic Efforts
Penn Community Bank was named by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one entrant on the publication’s 2023 Faces of Philanthropy honors list, which recognized 30…
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Holy Family University’s English Language Initiative for Ukrainian Adults Accepting Applicants
Holy Family University is now accepting new applicants for a program that will be teaching English to adults from the Ukraine. The university’s English as…
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Major Rock Group, Fronted by Doylestown Native, Announce Surprise Show in Philadelphia
A popular music group, featuring a frontman from Bucks County, has announced a surprise show at a nearby venue. California emo legends Saosin, fronted by…
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VFTCB Brings Revolutionary Show to Montco; Cast Inhabits Characters and Bodily Creates Scenery
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and Theater Unspeakable — a Chicago acting troupe under the auspices of Let’s Make History Productions (also from…
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Metro Philadelphia Ranked One of World’s Top Beer Destinations for 2023
Beer, especially craft beer, continues to grow in popularity, and many people are starting to plan their vacations around finding the best destinations where they…
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Author, Addiction Recovery Speaker Brandon Novak to Speak at Holy Family University
Holy Family University will be hosting best-selling author and addiction recovery speaker Brandon Novak on May 6 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the university’s Campus…
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Holy Family, Community Academy of Philadelphia Enter Educational Agreement
Students and administrators from Community Academy of Philadelphia, the first charter school established in Philadelphia, visited Holy Family University to sign an agreement that offers…
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Philadelphia’s John Wilkes Booth Poster Auctioned for Over $160K
A rare John Wilkes Booth “wanted” poster that was displayed on a tree in the Philadelphia area after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln has…
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Popular Trevose Hotel to Undergo Multimillion-Dollar Renovation Instead of Sale
A well-known hotel in Bucks County, which had recently gone up for sale, will instead undergo a massive renovation project. Emma Dooling wrote about the…
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Historic Bucks County Estate Considered a Must-Stop for Both Locals and Visitors
One of the most well-known estates in Bucks County is regarded as one of the most unique buildings in the Philadelphia region. Staff writers at…
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