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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Manayunk Chef Provides Food As Source of Medicine After Personal Health Challenge
Manayunk chef Michael Suminski has worked in restaurants throughout Philadelphia for several years and when the pandemic hit, everything changed, writes Gina Lizzo for Main…
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House of the Week: Lovely Modern Farmhouse in Bustleton
A lovely modern farmhouse set on 0.51 attractive acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Bustleton. This…
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Fly Eagles Fans Fly! Airlines Add PHL Super Bowl Fan Flights
When Philadelphia Eagles fans are ready to experience their Super Bowl dreams in person, airlines at Philadelphia International Airport are ready to get them there.…
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WSJ: Philadelphia Whole Foods Workers Vote to Organize, Becoming Grocer’s Only Unionized Location
Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia have voted to unionize under UFCW, making it the grocer’s first unionized location in decades, writes Roshan…
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Philadelphia to Add Speed Cameras to City’s Most Dangerous Roads
Philadelphia will soon install 42 speed-enforcement cameras at several dangerous roadways throughout the city, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cameras will be…
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Philadelphia School District Wants to Bring More Diversity to the Teaching Ranks
The School District of Philadelphia is aiming to generate more interest among students of color to get into teaching, writes Vik Raghupathi for KYW Newsradio.…
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Here Are Some of the Philadelphia Restaurants Reinventing the City’s Dining Experience
Philadelphia’s dining scene is filled with culinary visionaries that makes it one of the best in the nation for how it reinvents the experience, write…
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The Oldest Candy Store in America is Located in Philadelphia
Shane Confectionery in Old City, the nation’s oldest continuously operating candy store, has been offering delicious treats to kids and adults alike since 1863, writes…
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A Century-Long Industry Innovator, Hatboro’s Acme Corrugated Box Finds a Kindred Spirit in Firstrust Bank
For more than a century, Acme Corrugated Box — a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of corrugated packaging — has led its industry in product customization and…
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Join Brian Dawkins Feb. 1 for the Eagles Pep Rally at Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown is hosting a Super Bowl-sized Eagles Pep Rally on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, featuring Football Hall of…
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New Self-Storage Facility Proposed in Fox Chase
Philadelphia has seen a recent boom in its self-storage industry and another now facility has been proposed for Fox Chase, writes Jake Blumgart for The…
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Philadelphia Named Among the Cheapest Places to Travel in 2025
While travel can be expensive, the demand continues to boom with around 5.2 billion people expected to fly this year. For those looking to book…
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Philadelphia School District Takes This Approach to Help Raise the High School Graduation Rate
Leaders at the Philadelphia School District and long strived to strived to improve its four-year graduation rate and have launched a new initiative to do…
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Check Out Philadelphia’s Highest-Rated Cafes, According to Customer Yelp Ratings
If you are looking for the perfect spot to start your day with a steaming cup of java, try these highly-rated Philadelphia cafes, which received…
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S&T Bank Supports Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with ‘Share a Smile Day’
S&T Bank is excited to again be teaming up with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to coordinate a 2025 Share a Smile Day. Feb. 28…
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Several Philadelphia Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists
The Greater Philadelphia area has 15 chefs and restaurants who were named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Downtime Bakery is Philadelphia’s Latest Hit, Specializing in Delicious Breads
Downtime Bakery, which transitioned from being a pop-up to a Mount Airy brick-and-mortar location in early December, is Philadelphia’s latest hit best known for its…
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10 Philadelphia Neighborhoods Have Among PA’s Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Last Decade
Pennsylvania has seen a major transformation in its urban landscape over the past 10 years in terms of home value, writes Jon Dykstra for Home…
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