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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Two Iconic Black Women To Be Honored As Part of 2025 American Women Quarters Program
The fourth year of the United States Mint American Women Quarters Program in 2025 will include honors to Ida B. Wells and Althea Gibson, writes…
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Inspirational Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories at Neumann University
Wil Reynolds, CEO of Seer Interactive, has something that’s very rare in today’s wealth-driven culture. He has enough. That’s why, in 2020, he turned down…
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New Year-Long Street Cleaning Pilot Project Launches in Kensington
Cleaning the streets of Kensington will be an all-hands-on-deck, year-long mission, says Rosemary Connors for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Stakeholders in the area recently came together…
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Meridian Bank’s Chief Credit Officer Joe Cafarchio to Retire
Meridian Bank Chief Credit Officer Joseph Cafarchio will retire effective Oct. 13, 2023. Cafarchio has served in the position since Meridian’s inception in 2004. Prior…
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President Joe Biden Visits Port Richmond, Puts $7 Billion Toward Clean Energy to Address Climate Change
President Joe Biden paid a visit to Port Richmond in Philadelphia last week to make the announcement that a $7 billion clean energy program will…
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The Bellwether District in South Philadelphia Enters First Phase of Construction
It has been over three years since Hilco Redevelopment Partners bought out the former site of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia, and…
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Wall Street Journal: Phillies Veteran Providing Quiet Pillar of Stability As His Team Makes Their Way Towards World Series
After nine inconsistent seasons with the Phillies, Aaron Nola is finally proving there was a reason why everybody believed he would be a worthy successor…
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At Long Last, Black Philadelphia Army Vet Gets Posthumous Honors for Heroic D-Day Actions
Waverly B. Woodson Jr. was 21 years old when the D-Day invasion took place on June 6, 1944, and his efforts on that day were…
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Here’s How These Widener Students Spent Their Summer Vacations
From robotics and artificial intelligence to the impact of COVID-19 on different demographics, the research and other work tackled by Widener undergraduates this past summer…
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Rental Improvement Fund to Help Hundreds of Small Landlords in Philadelphia Fix Up Their Properties While Keeping Units Affordable
A new, city-wide Rental Improvement Fund aims to help stabilize Philadelphia’s stock of affordable housing by providing forgivable and low-interest loans to small landlords to…
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Bringing Meetings into the Future: How Haverford Systems Is Changing the Game with Video Conferencing in Philly
Are you tired of the logistical circus that comes with traditional meetings? Well, you’re not alone. In our bustling Philadelphia area, more companies are waving…
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This Delaware County Restaurant Made a ‘Best Brunch’ List
Brunch is a popular weekend diversion that promises a variety of good food and good times with friends and family. Philadelphia has no shortage of…
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Daly’s: The Northeast Philadelphia Pub Engaging Customers in a Myriad of Ways
The way in which wife and husband duo Mairead Daly-Nekkab and Johnnie Nekkab met was key in their journey to becoming business owners, writes Fionnuala…
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Philadelphia Opens Nominations for 2023 Welcoming Awards, Honoring Champions of the Immigrant Community
The Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs has announced that nominations are open for the 2023 Welcoming Awards. In 2022, the OIA launched the award to…
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A Decade After Being Built, a Rittenhouse Apartment Building Goes on the Market
Center City buildings have been seeing many ownership changes in recent years, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 34-story apartment tower at…
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The Number of Women CEOs in Philadelphia’s Top 100 Companies Have Tripled Since Last Year – From 1 to 3
Women are making some progress when it comes to their place in leadership positions at top public companies in Philadelphia, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The…
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PECO Takes Action to Reduce Urban Heat Islands Across the Region
Philadelphians felt the heat this summer, with numerous heat waves that left residents looking for relief. But now that cooler temperatures have finally arrived, most…
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FMC Corporation Once Again Makes Barron’s List of 100 Most Sustainable U.S Companies
For the second consecutive year, Philadelphia-based FMC Corporation, a global agricultural sciences company, has made Barron’s annual list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies.…
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