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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Penn Community Bank and Foundation Invest Over a Half Million Dollars in Local Communities
Penn Community Bank continues its long-standing commitment to community investment. From January to June 2025, the bank and its charitable arm, the Penn Community Bank…
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Essential Utilities Makes a Splash Promoting Safety Around Water with Nonprofit Partners
Essential Utilities, Inc. is helping more families feel safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $75,000 investment in community-based water…
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Asian Needle Ants, Known for Powerful and Life-Threatening Sting, Spread Into Philadelphia
Asian needle ants, with a powerful sting that can cause life-threatening anaphylaxis in some humans, have spread into Philadelphia, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia Developer to Convert 150-Year-Old Shiloh Baptist Church Into 87 Apartments
The 150-year-old Shiloh Baptist Church, located in Graduate Hospital, is set to be converted into 87 residential units by TierView Development, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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Essential Utilities Named 2025 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Honoree
Essential Utilities Inc. has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, in partnership…
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New Tool from Circular Philadelphia Maps Donation and Recycling Sites Across City
Circular Philadelphia has launched an interactive new tool to help users find donation and recycling sites throughout the city, that is being funded by a…
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Chestnut Hill Blends Charm, Fine Dining, and Eclectic Shopping in Scenic Setting
Chestnut Hill is one of the most scenic neighborhoods in Philadelphia, seamlessly blending charming architecture, fine dining, and eclectic shopping, writes Mary McCarthy for the…
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Grandnephew of Philadelphia 76ers Legend Creating Name for Himself at St. Joe’s Prep
Olin Chamberlain Jr. has had basketball in his blood before he was even born, so naturally he’d find a way into the sport, writes Isabella…
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Rothman Orthopaedics, Dimension Ortho Partner on New Personalized Bracing Technology
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics and Dimension Ortho have partnered together on new technology to develop new personalized bracing technology, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business…
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Philadelphia-Based Post Brothers Eyeing Conversion Opportunities Back Home
With two major conversion projects underway in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia-based Post Brothers is eyeing similar opportunities back home, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business…
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SEPTA Has Sent 3,200 People to Criminal Court Amid Cracks Down on Fare Evasion
SEPTA has criminally charged more than 3,200 Philadelphia residents with fare evasion so far this year as part of its crackdown on people who avoid…
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Philadelphia Chosen As One of Three Cities to Gain WNBA Team
The WNBA is continuing to grow, and with that growth means that a WNBA team is finally coming to Philadelphia, writes David Chang for NBC10…
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Sahay AI Founder Inspired by Deadly Train Crashes to Develop Rail Safety Technology
Tejas Agarwal, founder of the Philadelphia startup Sahay AI, was moved by two deadly train crashes in 2023 to develop technology aimed at preventing future…
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Philadelphia-Based Audacy Shuts Down Its Pineapple Street Podcasting Studio, Dozens of Jobs Impacted
Audacy, the Philadelphia-based audio content provider, is shutting down its Pineapple Street Studios podcasting studio, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The closure…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., Chancellor, Rutgers University–Camden
From the vibrant streets of Memphis to the chancellorship at Rutgers University–Camden, Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D., has followed a path shaped by tradition, purpose, and…
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Philadelphia Phillies Fans Among Most Loyal in the MLB
Pennsylvania is home to two MLB franchises, both of which have some very passionate fans. However, fans of the Philadelphia Phillies are especially loyal, writes…
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Rittenhouse Penthouse Hits Market at $8.5M, Could Set Philadelphia Resale Record
Recently listed at $8.5 million, a nearly full-floor penthouse in the 10 Rittenhouse residential tower could become Philadelphia’s most expensive condo resale if it sells…
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Committee of Seventy Expands Civic Education Guides for Philly’s Non-English Speakers
The Committee of Seventy recently unveiled the launch of Spanish and Chinese editions of its civic education guides, writes Davis Cuffe for Billy Penn at…
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