New York City
New York City, often hailed as the world’s most significant and influential metropolis, is the United States‘ most populous urban area.
Strategically located at the southern tip of New York State, the City encompasses five distinct boroughs (Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn), and stands as a global hub of culture, finance, technology, education, and international diplomacy, profoundly impacting commerce, healthcare, research, art, fashion, and sports.
Explore our archive of nearly 60 stories about New York City below:
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“Remember the Ladies”: 12 Philadelphia Women Who Shaped a Revolution
Everyone knows the story of Betsy Ross and the first American flag, sewn in a small upholstery shop on Arch Street in Old City Philadelphia.…
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See Which Philadelphia Neighborhood Made List of Most Envied Suburban Lifestyles in America
Before the pandemic, most people considered metropolitan areas like New York City, San Francisco, and Miami as the perfect places to live, writes Thomas Curry…
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New Report Details Who Has Been Moving Into Center City’s New Apartment Buildings
Center City has seen a major influx of new apartments in recent years and a new report breaks down the demographics of the individuals who…
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SS United States Projected for Spring 2026 Move and Sinking, But Opposition Isn’t Slowing Down
Talks of sinking the historic SS United States has been ongoing for well over a year, and while that end remains on track, the fight…
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Why Benjamin Franklin Chose Philadelphia: How a Boston Childhood Led Him to America’s Greatest Colonial City
Benjamin Franklin’s story usually begins with the famous scenes: the lightning rod, the Pennsylvania Gazette, the founding of the American Philosophical Society, or the long…
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New Crozer-Chester Owner Plans to Restore Hospital, Emergency Services
Chariot Equities has purchased the now-closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland for $10 million and hopes to have an agreement within six months with a…
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13 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Chester County
Moving to Chester County looks simple from the outside. Strong schools. Open space. Easy access to Philadelphia. Those headlines sell the move fast. What they…
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Recent Court Ruling and Venezuelan Upheaval Could Transfer 300-Acre Delaware River Island to Trump Donor
The recent U.S. court rulings and political developments in Venezuela could end up with the transfer of ownership of New Jersey’s Petty’s Island from Venezuela…
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Rutgers–Camden Business Student Builds a Future Far from Home
Zauresh Kapisheva, a finance and marketing double major, has discovered new friends, new experiences, new clubs—a home away from home in her first semester at…
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Philadelphia Stands Out as Lone Major City in Top 20 Most Popular Housing Markets of 2025
Philadelphia made Zillow’s list of the most popular real estate markets of 2025 and was the only large city included among the predominantly midsize markets,…
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As Online Gambling Booms in Philadelphia, So Do Calls to Gambling Addiction Helplines
The Philadelphia media market, encompassing the city, southeastern Pennsylvania, and central and southern New Jersey, is the top market nationwide for online gambling, write Max…
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Philadelphia’s Chinatown Community Seeing Demographic Shift As Asian Resident Share Decreases
As Philadelphia’s Chinatown continues to expand with new residents and businesses, the proportion of Asian residents has fallen, intensifying worries over gentrification and the displacement…
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Philadelphia is the Top U.S. City to Go On a Food Trip, New Survey Finds
A new survey has found that about 21 percent of Americans have taken a trip to a different city solely for its food, writes Stephanie…
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Philadelphia Restaurants Honored As Michelin Comes to City for Northeast Cities Ceremony
Philadelphia served as the host city of the first-ever edition of the Michelin Guide Northeast Cities ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 18. With many of the…
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Before the Revolution Was Fought with Guns, Philadelphia’s Thomas Paine Sparked Dissent with His Pen
Before the Revolution was fought with guns and bayonets, Thomas Paine fought it with words. Words that were sharper, louder, and more dangerous than any…
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First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry Celebrated 250 Years in Existence in 2024
First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry will celebrate its 250th birthday in November, writes Brad Rhen for DVIDS. The unit was formed on November 17, 1774…
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The Revolutionary War’s Tide Turned in Bucks County. Washington’s Crossing Changed Everything
By the last week of December 1776, a full year before the winter encampment in Valley Forge, the fields and riverbanks of Bucks County felt…
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‘Bigger and Better Than Ever,’ The Philly Holiday Tree Returns for 2025 Holiday Season
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with that, Welcome America has arrived with the Philly Holiday Tree as the city prepares for the upcoming…
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