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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Holy Family University, Buckley Construction, Building Trades Council Host Appreciation Luncheon for I-95 Workers
Holy Family University, in collaboration with Buckley Construction and the Building Trades Council, will host I-95 workers and their families from the Building Trades Council,…
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Philadelphia-based Century Therapeutics Acquires Boston Biotechnology Firm, Clade Therapeutics
Philadelphia-based Century Therapeutics recently raised $60 million in a private placement of almost 16 million shares of its stock and acquired Boston-based Clade Therapeutics, writes…
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Visit Some of Philadelphia’s Essential Restaurants For a Variety of Standout Meals
There are a plethora of great dining options in Philadelphia, including a number of essential restaurants that should not be missed if you would like…
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Saint John’s Hospice Celebrates 60 Years of Helping Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness
Saint John’s Hospice, one of Philadelphia’s leading providers of residential and day services for individuals experiencing homelessness, celebrates 60 years of service in 2024. To…
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Celebrate Trails at Eight Greater Philadelphia Events on the Circuit Trails This Saturday
This Saturday, April 27, is Celebrate Trails Day, an annual spring celebration of America’s trails. Started by Rails to Trails Conservancy in 2013, the celebration…
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Tree House Books in North Philly Has Something For Book Lovers Of All Ages
Tree House Books, a North Philadelphia organization, is preparing to give away new books as the school year is coming to a close. The organization…
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103-Year-Old Pioneering Doctor and Entrepreneur Offers Tips to Successful Life
Dr. Gladys McGarey, who is 103 years old, joined the Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in September 1941, not long before the United…
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See How Much Philadelphians Are Earning
The great Philadelphia salary report of 2024 is out, providing us with a chance to see what locals are earning, from CEOs and athletes to…
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New Mexican Restaurant from James Beard-Nominated Chef Dionicio Jiménez Coming to Ambler
James Beard-nominated chef Dionicio Jiménez, of Kensington’s Cantina La Martina, is coming to Ambler with his second restaurant, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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Philly Residents Are Better Educated Than Ever, But Incomes Still Lag, Pew Study Finds
Pew Charitable Trust has released its latest ‘State of the City’ report and it found that while Philadelphians are more educated than ever before, incomes…
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Pearl Properties Prepares To Construct New 50-Story Apartment Tower in Rittenhouse Square
Pearl Properties is preparing to start work on a new 50-story apartment tower in Rittenhouse Square, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This…
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How Philadelphia Will Be Represented At the 2024 James Beard Awards
The 2024 James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony will take place in Chicago on June 10, and four Philadelphians will be representing the City of Brotherly…
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Celebrity Barber Spearheads CTE Program at Dobbins High School, Inspires Younger Generation
Raheem Alexander is a celebrity barber who is inspiring students at Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical Education High School in North Philadelphia one haircut at…
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First Bank Recognizes Top Performers Following Year of Record Growth in 2023
First Bank has promoted 38 employees who played key roles in supporting customers and communities while helping the bank thrive and grow amid a record…
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Philadelphia News Leaders Join Forces To Boost Business, Bring Exposure To Local Asian Communities
A group of Philadelphia-area newspaper and news site leaders are banding together to boost their businesses and public profiles of the region’s East and Central…
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Penn Community Bank’s Jeane Vidoni To Lead PA Bankers’ Federal Government Relations Efforts
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has shared that President and CEO Jeane M. Vidoni has been named Chair of the…
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A New Restaurant and Speakeasy is Coming to Northern Liberties in the Next Few Months
A new speakeasy and restaurant is coming to Northern Liberties as New York-based Rose Hospitality plans to enter the Philadelphia market, writes Emma Dooling for…
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WNBA Eyes Expansion, and Philadelphia is On the Short List of Potential Cities
Currently sitting at 12 teams, the WNBA will expand to 13 in 2025 with the addition of a team in San Francisco. During the 2024…
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