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 Projected to Add 1.5M Square Feet of New Office Space This Year, According to New Report
Philadelphia’s office pipeline is projected to increase its stock of office space by 1.5 million, according to a new CommercialCafe report. This represents a 0.8…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Matthew Bower, VP and Director of Wealth Management, C&N
Matthew Bower, Executive Vice President and Director of Wealth Management at C&N, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Palm Beach, Fla., where his…
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Meet the Local Community Builder Committed to Addressing Philadelphia’s Litter Problem
David Evans is a Philadelphia-based community builder and civic engagement activist motivated to improve his city in multiple ways, writes Angie Bacha for Green PHL.…
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Philadelphia Nonprofit Uses Penn-Made AI Tool to Match Patients with Rare Diseases with Existing Medications
Philadelphia nonprofit Every Cure is using a Penn-made artificial intelligence tool that matches rare diseases with already existing medications, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia…
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Bredenbeck’s Bakery is Bringing Taste of Louisiana to Philadelphia for Mardi Gras
With Mardi Gras just around the corner, Bredenbeck’s Bakery in Chestnut Hill is here to help you celebrate, by offering a vibrant array of purple,…
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Philadelphia Makes Progress One Year Into Mayor Parker’s Kensington Clean Up Initiative
Upon becoming mayor, Cherelle Parker made it one of her priorities to clean up the Kensington neighborhood. A year since coming to office, local law…
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Local Entrepreneurs Will Have Chance to Pitch Business Ideas When ‘Shark Tank’ Comes to Philadelphia
Shark Tank, the ABC hit reality show, has announced that it will be coming to Philadelphia for a casting call in April, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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See Which Philadelphia ZIP Codes Were Among Hottest Housing Markets in Region During Fourth Quarter of 2024
Four Philadelphia ZIP codes were among the hottest housing markets in the region for the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Intercontinental Exchange data, writes…
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Philadelphia-Based Five Below, Along With Dollar Tree and Other Retailers, Purchase Over 150 Party City Stores
Philadelphia-based discount chain Five Below, along with Dollar Tree, acquired 148 former Party City locations as the party supply store — as part of its…
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Why Center City Offices Are Emptying and What Can Be Done to Fix It
Many Center City office buildings have been sitting empty over the past five years, but COVID-19 is not the only culprit for this reality, writes…
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P.J. Rose, Grandson of Legendary Former Phillies Slugger Pete Rose, Wants to Follow in Grandfather’s Footsteps
P.J. Rose, the grandson of all-time MLB hits leader Pete Rose, is following in his grandfather’s footsteps, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After…
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Inside Local Job-Training Nonprofit Leader’s Vision to Address Philadelphia’s Poverty
As CEO of local job training nonprofit Hopeworks, Dan Rhoton has a critical role to play in helping equip young people with skills and connecting…
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House of the Week: Gorgeous French Victorian in East Oak Lane
A gorgeous French Victorian home set on a lovely 6,421-square-foot lot with seven bedrooms and four bathrooms is available for sale in East Oak Lane.…
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Philadelphia Wins Title of ‘Best City for Street Art’ By USA Today
USA Today recently released its list of 10 best cities for street art, and Philadelphia has found its rightful place at the top, writes Jessica…
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IBX Expands Its Work with Carallel to Give More Family Caregivers Support and Assistance
Independence Blue Cross knows how challenging it can be to care for a loved one who is aging or struggling with their health. That’s why IBX…
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Tribaja Announces Return of Diversitech 2025: A Philly Takeover Empowering Professionals to Learn, Earn, and Grow in Tech
Tribaja, a tech platform built to foster inclusive career pathways in tech, has announced the fifth annual Diversitech Conference, taking place from March 20-22, 2025, in Philadelphia. This…
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Bensalem-Based Philly Pretzel Factory Opening Its First Florida Location
Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory is bringing authentic Philadelphia soft pretzels to Florida with its upcoming Orlando location, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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The New Sapphire Lounge at Philadelphia Airport Is Open, and Gorgeous
The new Sapphire Lounge by The Club at PHL opened Thursday at the Philadelphia International Airport and is ready to be admired, writes Zach Griff…
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