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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Wedding Vow“…As Long as Ye Both Shall Live” Carries Warrington Couple 65 Years — And They’re Still Going
Mary and Charlie Rueger met as teenagers a Philadelphia social club. It took nearly 10 years for them to join in marriage. But once they did, they were rock solid, reported Kellie…
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Mother’s Day Creator 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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Arbor Hill Estate in Fort Washington Once Priced at $30M Sells to Local Developer for $5.6M
Arbor Hill estate, formerly owned by ex-Advanta bank chief executive Dennis Alter, has been sold for $5.6 million to Sal Paone, a Montgomery County home…
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Bryn Mawr Trust to Merge with WSFS Bank, Solidify Its Preeminent Position in the Region
Bryn Mawr Trust has announced it will merge with WSFS Bank in a transaction valued at approximately $976.4 million. The combination of two of the…
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See How Bucks Restaurants Ranked in the Search for the Ultimate Philly Cheesesteak
Bucks County spots made a list of 60 cheesesteak favorites in the Philadelphia region, writes Jeff Belonger for myphillyalive.com. The list, ranked highest to lowest, is…
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Bensalem Student Gets Full Ride to University of Chicago with Help from Inn Dwelling of Philadelphia
Tomas Vallejo, a senior at Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem, received a full ride to the University of Chicago with help of Inn Dwelling…
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Career Corner: Philly Fed’s New Occupational Mobility Explorer Paves Path to 257 Higher Paying Careers
The new online tool launched by Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Cleveland last month could pave a path to a more lucrative career for…
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Philadelphia Suburbs Seeing ‘Blue Shift’ Toward Biden as Mail-In Ballots Continue to Be Counted
Joe Biden’s lead in the Philadelphia suburbs continues to grow as mail-in ballots continue to be counted by election officials, writes Andrew Seidman for The…
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Mobile Data Confirms Pandemic Is Driving Migration of People from New York City to Philadelphia, the Suburbs
New Unacast data has confirmed the locally popular notion that the pandemic is encouraging more people from New York’s five boroughs to move to the…
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See How Much Wine, Booze Was Sold In Bucks County, Philadelphia Area in Last Year
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has released its county-by-county report of wine and booze sales for the most recent fiscal year and all local counties…
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Average Rent In Philadelphia Area Generally Lower Than National Average
The average rent in the Philadelphia area is generally below the national average, which reached $1,476 per month in October, according to a new report…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Rob Werner, CEO, Ardent Credit Union
Rob Werner, CEO, Ardent Credit Union, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Bryn Mawr, summers spent in Stone Harbor, his first job picking…
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Telford Unites Two Counties in One Borough
It is not often that you can switch counties without leaving town, but in Telford you can do just that, writes Alan Heavens for The…
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