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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Manor College Student Talks On Palestine, Becoming a Teacher and How a First-Generation Scholarship Helped Her
Amani Kayed cringes when people ask the Palestinian college student if she has any family in Gaza. While she has grandparents that live in the…
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David M. Capuzzi Remembered as a Medical Research Pioneer
David Capuzzi, of Wayne, known for pioneering cholesterol research, creating training programs for cardiologists, and internships for high school students in his lab, died Feb.…
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Philadelphia-based Disease Research Nonprofit Awarded $48M to Use AI to Help Doctors Find New Uses For Approved Medications
Philadelphia-based disease research nonprofit, Every Cure, has received a $48.3 million federal contract to help doctors find new uses for already approved medications with the…
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Kimmel Center To Rename Verizon Hall After Philadelphia Native and Renowned Singer, Marian Anderson
Verizon Hall inside the Kimmel Center will soon be renamed to honor Philadelphia native, singer, and civil rights pioneer Marian Anderson, writes Kiara Santos for…
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Puttshack, the Global Indoor Mini Golf Venue and Restaurant, Makes Philadelphia Debut
Puttshack, the indoor mini golf venue and restaurant, has made its Philadelphia debut after three years of planning and development, writes Emma Dooling for the…
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Bank of America To Open New North Philadelphia Location, 4 Others As Part of $47 Million Investment
Bank of America is planning to invest $47 million locally over the next two years, open five new locations in the Philadelphia area, and renovate…
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Saint John’s Hospice To Celebrate 60 Years of Serving Philadelphia’s Homeless
Saint John’s Hospice (SJH), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and one of Philadelphia’s leading providers of residential and day…
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Vietnam Restaurant in Chinatown Wins James Beard Award
Vietnam Restaurant, the Chinatown eatery in Philadelphia, was named one of six winners of the 2024 James Beard Foundation Award for America’s Classics, writes Emma…
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Center City Housing Units Have Reached A 5-Year High
More new housing units have been built in the Center City area over the past year than in the previous four years, writes Aaron Moselle…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Lays Out Plans, Vision For Making Philadelphia ‘An Attractive and Equitable Place To Do Business’
As more than 2,000 people sat in attendance inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center for the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Mayoral Luncheon, Mayor Cherelle…
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You Can Now Rent Philly Rapper Tierra Whack’s Wardrobe Items, Thanks to Partnership With Nuuly
Nuuly, the clothing rental brand out of URBN, has partnered with Philadelphia native and rapper Tierra Whack, allowing subscribers to rent out 41 items of…
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A Decade After Making Little League World Series History, Mo’ne Davis is On a Mission to Bring More Professional Women’s Sports to Hometown Philly
In August 2014, Philadelphia native Mo’ne Davis made headlines as her baseball team won the Little League World Series with her as the starting pitcher…
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Doro Bet Named Best Restaurant in Philadelphia By USA Today
USA Today has compiled its inaugural list of the Restaurants of the Year, with 47 entries on the list across the U.S. Doro Bet has…
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Philly Nonprofit That Helps Pregnant Women Facing Homelessness To Establish City’s First Maternity Safe Haven
Cleopatra Herrera Robinson formed a nonprofit, A Home From Shana Foundation, after her best friend Lashana Gilmore passed away while giving birth. Since forming the…
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6 New Sprouts Farmers Market Locations are Coming to the Philadelphia Area
In 2018, Sprouts Farmers Market opened its first Philadelphia store and five years later is continuing to expand its presence, writes Paul Schwedelson for the…
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Cescaphe To Take Over Operations For Ballroom at Bellevue Hotel
Cescaphe, the Philadelphia wedding and events company, will be renovating and transforming the event venue at the Bellevue Hotel, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia…
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Four Philadelphians Make List of 58 Black Investors Who Are Changing Venture Capital Industry
Four Philadelphians have made the list of 58 Black investors who are changing the venture capital industry by focusing on funding diverse startup founders, writes…
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House of the Week: Beautiful Victorian in Roxborough
A beautiful Victorian home set on a cozy 0.28 acres with five bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Roxborough.…
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