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:
-
African American Museum in Philadelphia’s Director of Marketing Wins PRSA Philadelphia Chapter Honor
Theresa Spencer, the director of marketing at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, was recently honored as the 2024 recipient of the DeAnn White Pepperpot…
-
Roosevelt Boulevard Shows Gradual Improvements in Safety, According to Vision Zero Report
Philadelphia has released its annual Vision Zero report earlier this week, highlighting statistics on traffic crashes and fatalities while outlining measures being implemented to reduce…
-
University of the Arts Properties At Center of City’s Real Estate Buzz as Bid Deadline Approaches
Ahead of the deadline to submit bids for the sales of University of the Arts’ several buildings, there has been much interest, writes Mike D’Onofrio…
-
Test Your Sleuthing Skills at Philadelphia’s First Escape Room Dinner Party
Guests attending Philadelphia’s first escape room dinner party will need to work together to solve an intriguing mystery in order to unlock a delicious dessert…
-
From Recovery to Leadership: Building Community Through Second Chances
When Community Hero Action Group (CHAG) was founded in 2020, its mission was clear: break down barriers and create meaningful opportunities for members of the…
-
What is Philadelphia’s Most Competitive Restaurant Concept? New Report Answers That, and More
Ondeck Capital, a small business lender, has released a new report highlighting the most and least competitive restaurant concepts in the city, writes Joanna Drilling…
-
SS United States’ Move from Philadelphia Now Has a New Concern
The SS United States was supposed to move from its longtime home in South Philadelphia last month until the move was halted due to storms…
-
This Warminster-Area Landmark is One of Bucks County’s Oldest General Stores
The Ivyland Country Store, a Warminster-area landmark for over 150 years, is one of Bucks County’s oldest general stores and cherished borough treasure, writes Dino…
-
Newlywed Philadelphia Couple Earns Guinness Record as World’s Oldest
A centenarian couple who met at their senior living home in Philadelphia before falling in love and getting married have earned the Guinness World Record…
-
New Center City District Report Shines Light on Downtown Retail Trends
The Center City District recently released its latest report on downtown Philadelphia retail, but while experts say it has stabilized, there is still room to…
-
University City Still Among the Hottest Submarkets Nationwide for Tech Office Space
University City is still one of the nation’s hottest submarkets for tech office space, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Office space rents…
-
New Mexican Cuisine Restaurant to Open at Fishtown-Kensington Border in 2025
Amá, a new restaurant serving elevated Mexican-inspired cuisine, is set to open at the Fishtown–Kensington border in early 2025, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. The…
-
New York Post: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Donate to Philadelphia Nonprofit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle donated $250,000 to the Women’s Wellness (Spa)ce in Philadelphia last year, writes Nika Shakhnazarova for the New York Post. The…
-
Explore Pennsylvania’s Top Winter Getaways: Skiing, Snow Tubing, and More
Ready to experience Pennsylvania’s magical winter? From exciting outdoor adventures like snow tubing and cross-country skiing to a number of holiday events and horse-drawn carriage…
-
CEO of Exton’s Bentley Systems Plans to Expand Company’s Philadelphia Presence
Nicholas Cumins became the first non-family CEO of Exton-based Bentley Systems in July and soon after decided to proceed with the acquisition of Philadelphia’s Cesium,…
-
Two Fishtown Restaurants Make Esquire’s 2024 ‘Best New Restaurants in America’ List
Two Philadelphia restaurants have made this year’s best restaurants in the country list compiled by Esquire, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
-
Philadelphia is a Top 5 Metro City If You Are Looking to Buy a Starter Home
In half of the 50 most populous metro cities in the United States, a starter home isn’t affordable for a household making the local median…
-
House of the Week: Magnificent Traditional in Mount Airy
A magnificent traditional home on 0.98 attractive acres with seven bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Mount Airy.…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
