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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Tina Byles Williams Left City Hall to Build One of Nation’s Largest Black-run Investment Firms
After serving as chief investment officer for Philadelphia’s pension plan, Tina Byles Williams went on to build one of the nation’s largest Black-run investment firms,…
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Jared McCain Went from a Struggling High School Player to Becoming 76ers’ First-Round Draft Pick
Jared McCain went from struggling to make a shot as a high school freshman to becoming the 76ers’ first-round draft pick this summer, writes Isabella…
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Penn Community Bank Helps Cut Ribbon on Philadelphia Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and regional developers Tuesday, Oct. 15 to celebrate 39 new affordable homes…
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Penn State Abington Mentoring Program Aims To Stem First-Year Teacher Attrition
Research out of Penn State’s Center for Evaluation and Education Policy Analysis found that the highest attrition rates among teachers in the Philadelphia region were for those…
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Bristol Seafood BYOB Among 76 Best Restaurants in Philly’s Dining Scene
Jules@Market, a contemporary seafood BYOB in Bristol, is one of the 76 best restaurants in the Philadelphia area that are defining the region’s dining scene…
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Brandywine Realty Trust to Leave Challenging Washington D.C. Market
Philadelphia-based Brandywine Realty Trust is planning on leaving the Washington D.C. market within the next few years, according to CEO Jerry Sweeney, writes Paul Schwedelson…
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Real Haunted Houses in Philadelphia Likely to Give You Goosebumps
If you are looking for a spot that will give you goosebumps at Halloween – or any time of the year – these real haunted…
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MLB Outfielder Chas McCormick Marries Longtime Partner Courtney Zadinski in Center City Philadelphia
Love bells were ringing in Philadelphia last weekend when Chas McCormick of the MLB’s Houston Astros officially tied the knot with his longtime partner, Courtney…
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House of the Week: Stunning $5.4M Brick-Exterior Traditional in Rittenhouse Square
A stunning classic brick-exterior traditional home with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Rittenhouse Square. . . This…
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Independence Blue Cross Presents Quality Cup Awards to Four Primary Care Groups
Independence Blue Cross recently awarded its Quality Cup to four primary care groups in its network: PentaHealth, Main Line Health, Redeemer Health, and St. Luke’s University Health Network.…
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Fighting Food Insecurity Together: WSFS Bank Teams with Sharing Excess, Sunday Breakfast Mission for Food Drive
WSFS Bank has launched its annual food drive to combat food insecurity across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. WSFS banking offices in Delaware, New…
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See What Level of Risk Climate Change Poses to Philadelphia Homeowners
Climate change poses a major risk to homeowners across the country, both in terms of safety and home value, with Philadelphia being among the areas…
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Philadelphia High Schoolers Create Online Tool to Help Peers Understand College Finances
A group of Philadelphia high schoolers have created Finiverse, an online tool that helps their peers understand student loans and how to pay for college,…
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ACJ Employee Spotlight: Meet Our President, Kimberly McGuane
As American Community Journals (ACJ) celebrates ten years of delivering positive news across the Delaware Valley, we continue highlighting the talented individuals who have driven…
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Philadelphia-Based Urban Outfitters Struggles to Find Gen-Z’s Jeans Preferences
Previously a mainstay of millennials, Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters is struggling to keep up with the youth and their jeans preferences, writes Chloe Berger for Fortune. …
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Wall Street Journal: Former Eagles Head Coach Has a Goal to Reorder Football
Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly is aiming to reorder football and win a national title in the process by stepping down the coaching…
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Meg Saligman’s Ministry of Awe to Transform Historic Old City Bank into Interactive Art Installation
Like the beginning of any great heist film, internationally renowned artist and Philadelphia mural legend Meg Saligman is “putting together a team.” Known collectively as…
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The Future of Content Marketing: Emerging Trends in the Philadelphia Media Landscape
With exciting developments in technology and an ever-changing social media landscape, it’s no wonder marketers in Philly are buzzing about what the future holds. Whether…
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