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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Philadelphia Startup Founders Launch New Matchmaking App to Modernize Dating
Philadelphia startup entrepreneurs Elodie Clowes and Amanda Karr recently launched a new app, fuse, which digitizes romantic setups and modernizes dating, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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Rise in Montco Democrats Could Sway Election
Montgomery County and the surrounding suburbs are seeing a surge in registered Democrats as the population increases, reports Katie Bernard and Assem Shukla for The…
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22 Philadelphia Companies Make This Year’s Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies
Twenty-two Philadelphia companies found their place on the Inc. 5000 list for 2024, the publication’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the United States,…
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Bryn Mawr Store is a Main Line Hotspot for Healthy Food on the Move
Bryn Mawr’s Pinwheel Provisions is the place to go for healthy food on the fly, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Owner Anjali Gupta…
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Penn Medicine Signs Merger Agreement with Doylestown Health in Major Expansion
The University of Pennsylvania Health System and Doylestown Health have officially signed a definitive merger agreement, bringing the Bucks County health system under the Penn…
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Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and…
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WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday at Parx Casino with Fellow Vets
Joe DeMarco, a World War II veteran from Philadelphia, marked his 100th birthday in a way that reflects his vibrant spirit—enjoying a beer with fellow…
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Holy Family University To Launch Nurse Aide Training Program
The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences has gained approval from the Pennsylvania Board of Education for its newly created Nurse Aide…
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Shopping Gets Immersive as King of Prussia Mall Moves Toward Interactive Experiences
King of Prussia Mall, among other malls, is pivoting toward more experience-based attractions, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Malls across the country…
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This Philadelphia Dive Bar Was Named One of the Best in the Nation
The United States is filled with hundreds of dive bars that hit the spot for all kinds of customers, and one of the 30 best…
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This Bucks County Town is Among the Top 25 Best Suburbs in the Philly Area
A Bucks County town is among the top twenty-five best suburbs in the Philadelphia area, according to Stacker. The ranking was based on data…
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Bucks County Leadership: Thom Chiomento, Vice President, Pennsylvania American Water
Thom Chiomento, Vice President of Pennsylvania American Water, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up all over the world thanks to his father’s job in…
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Germantown Friends School Launches New Research Course That Pairs Students with Scientists
Germantown Friends School recently launched a novel science course that pairs students with professional scientists, writes Kyle Bagenstone. The “Science Research” course, which launched in…
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Philly Program, Focus on Fathers, Helps Dads Develop and Maintain Positive Involvement in Their Kids’ Lives
Focus on Fathers is a Philadelphia-based parenting program that teaches dads how to be better engaged in their kids’ lives, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for…
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Philadelphia’s Latino Population is the Fastest-Growing Demographic in the City, Census Data Shows
The Latino community in Philadelphia is transforming the city as its fastest-growing demographic, having doubled since the start of the century, write Hannah Nguyen, Lizzie…
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Philadelphia Physician, Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Ala Stanford Publishes New Memoir
Dr. Ala Stanford, the Philadelphia native and pediatric surgeon who made headlines for her work as a prominent leader during the city’s COVID-19 response, has…
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Eat Like a Local in Philadelphia
No trip to Philadelphia is complete without trying a cheesesteak, the city’s trademark sandwich. But there’s so much more to the city’s diverse dining scene.…
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Philly Queer Birders Find ‘Bird Joy’ and Community in Tinicum
A group from Philadelphia’s queer community are optimizing bird watching opportunities at places like the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Cobbs Creek, and…
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