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 Developer Proposes New Tower On Site Where Toll Brothers Razed Part of Jewelers Row
Philadelphia developer Pearl Properties recently unveiled its plan to construct a soaring housing tower in Jewelers Row on the vacant property created by Toll Brothers…
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Eastern State Penitentiary Ranked Second Most Haunted Place in the World
Eastern State Penitentiary is visited by thousands of tourists each year, and recently added a new distinction as the world’s second most haunted place in…
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Comcast Sees Major Jump in Peacock Subscribers, Revenue
Comcast in Philadelphia recorded a major spike in Peacock subscribers and revenue in the third quarter, proving that its investment in live sports was a…
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Dynamic Advertising Solutions in East Falls Collects, Ships Equipment and Supplies to Support Israel Defense Forces
Israel is in the midst of combat, and Philadelphia-based organization Dynamic Advertising Solutions is committed to providing help for the soldiers, writes Hadas Kuznits for…
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City & State Pennsylvania Forty Under 40 Features Several Philadelphians Making A Difference in the City
Pennsylvania is plush with young professionals working across numerous industries and the City & State Pennsylvania seeks to honor those individuals with its Forty Under…
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Weekend Wanderer: I Went to Shyamaween, and It Was the Ultimate Monster Mash
It’s not easy assembling a costume for Shyamaween. Wait. Are you familiar with Shyamaween? No? Good. I love explaining Shyamaween. M. Night Shyamalan — the…
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Reviewers Weighed in on Wawa’s Pizza. Here’s What Folks Think Out on the Street
Experts are weighing in from all over on Wawa’s new pizza offering, but what does the average Wawa customer think?’ Billy Penn at WHYY took…
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What Are the Keys to Philadelphia’s Status as One of America’s Fastest Rising Life Sciences City?
Philadelphia has gained great momentum in recent years as among the nation’s biggest life sciences markets, writes Jeff DeVuono for Brandywine Realty Trust. Over the…
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Kensington Photographer CJ Wolfe Turns Passion into Empowering Community Venture With Business, Immortal Vision Studio
When CJ Wolfe left his job in banking at the height of the pandemic, he did so to pursue his passion for photography, writes Christie…
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House of the Week: Lovely Victorian Home with Fascinating Past in Germantown
A lovely Victorian home set on 0.67 acres with six bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in the Germantown…
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PHILADELPHIA Careers – PECO
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PECO serves more than 1.6 million electric and 515,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. The company is advancing smart energy by…
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Eastern University’s YACHT Club Serves Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Philadelphia
There are more than 500,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in the United States, many without access to food, clothing, and other important resources. While the prevalence of…
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New York Developer Proposes Massive Warehouse Complex at Former Philadelphia Inquirer Printing Plant
DH Property Holdings, a New York developer, last week submitted plans to build a 746,240-square-foot warehouse complex at the site of the former Philadelphia Inquirer…
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Philadelphia Developers and Universities Advocate for More Transportation Options Amid Major Development Projects
There are many major development projects taking shape across Philadelphia, and as a result, conversations about transportation have been taking place, writes Paul Schwedelson for…
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Penn Community Bank Wins National Marketing Excellence Award
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has been selected by Business Intelligence Group as a recipient of the organization’s Public Relations and…
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Northeast Philadelphia’s Budd Company Pioneered Modern Transit with Innovative Steel Use
Despite Pittsburgh having the official nickname “The Steel City,” it’s Philadelphia that is responsible for the steel that is used in modern transit nationwide, writes…
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Widener University Hosts Widener Day Open Houses Oct. 29 and Nov. 11
Widener University will host two Widener Day open house events on Sunday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 AM. to 2 PM on the university’s campus in Chester.…
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As She Departs From Role, Liz Hersh Reflects on Tenure as Director of Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services
Liz Hersh, who served as director of Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services for nearly 8 years, recently announced she is stepping down from the role,…
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