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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SEPTA Obtains Nearly $220 Million in State Funding, Will Go Toward Fixing Aging Trains
SEPTA recently received $219.9 million in state funding, which is expected to be used to help with capital issues and fix its aging railcars, writes…
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America’s Longest-Running Thanksgiving Day Parade Returning for 106th Year
The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, a beloved Philadelphia tradition and the nation’s longest-running event of its kind, will return to Center City for its…
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See Where Philadelphia Ranks Among Cities with Most Debt Delinquency
Debt delinquency is quite prevalent throughout the nation with Americans carrying about $18 trillion in total household debt. Delinquency status can negatively impact your credit…
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The Philadelphia Editor Who Made Thanksgiving a National Tradition
Did you know one woman’s determination turned Thanksgiving into a beloved national holiday? Sarah Josepha Hale, a trailblazing editor in 19th-century Philadelphia, convinced Abraham Lincoln…
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Thanksgiving at the Ritz: Aqimero Serves Up a Boozy Tea and Latin-Inspired Brunch You’ll Be Thankful For
If you’re looking to add a dash of style, and maybe a little tequila, to your Thanksgiving plans this year, Aqimero, located inside the Ritz-Carlton…
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Wistar Institute Receives $600,000 Grant to Support Biomedical Technician Training Pre-Apprenticeship
The Wistar Institute Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Education and Training Center can continue offering its signature Biomedical Technician Training (BTT) Pre-apprenticeship Program to bolster job opportunities in the life science sector…
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Task (and Delco) Will Be Coming Back for a Second Season, HBO Says
There will be new faces, but the Delco-centric crime thriller “Task” will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday. The first season, starring Mark…
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Philadelphia is the Top U.S. City to Go On a Food Trip, New Survey Finds
A new survey has found that about 21 percent of Americans have taken a trip to a different city solely for its food, writes Stephanie…
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Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport Hotel Sold to Charlotte-Based Hospitality Company in $16M Deal
Charlotte-based hospitality company Laxmi Hotels Group has acquired Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport hotel, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Its $16 million sale…
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Kensington-Based Interior Design Firm Reimagines Couple’s Center City Townhouse
With the help of Kensington-based interior design firm Marguerite Rodgers, international influencers have reshaped a Center City townhouse into a stylish urban sanctuary, writes Kristin…
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Opinion: It’s Time to Value Direct Support Professionals for What We Are Worth
For the last 25 years, I have been fortunate to have a wonderful job supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism. As a Direct Support…
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Delaware County Luxury Home Prices Are Up, But Listings Are Down
Sales and listings of luxury homes in Delaware County are down this year, but prices are up, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Eli Lilly & Co. Set to Open New Lilly Gateway Labs Incubator in Philadelphia, Its Fifth in the Nation
Philadelphia is about to become the host of the fifth Lilly Gateway Labs, a biotech incubator for early-stage companies backed by Eli Lilly & Co.,…
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Food & Wine Names David Suro-Piñera, Founder of Tequilas, Among 12 Drinks Visionaries
Food & Wine has unveiled its newest awards program, Drinks Visionaries, which honors 12 beverage trailblazers who are changing the landscape, write Dylan Garret, Ray…
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Churches in Philadelphia Area and Nationwide Are Using AI to Help Reach Worshippers
With faith leaders across Philadelphia eager to find new, more modern ways to reach worshippers, many are using artificial intelligence to help find solutions, write…
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The Untold Philadelphia Story of Black Friday’s Beginnings
Black Friday, a term synonymous with shopping frenzies and unbeatable deals, has a history that might surprise you. This story, rooted in the 1950s Philadelphia,…
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Bucks County Median Homebuyer Age Well Below National Average
According to a nationwide survey by the National Association of Realtors, the median homebuyer age in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area, which includes Bucks County, is…
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Small Business Optimism is Above Average, Though Not for Everyone
Small business optimism is running above average nationally, while uncertainty has dropped, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Here in Delaware County, the…
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