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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Wawa Has 1,200 Stores, 1 Billion Customers, and Millionaire Cashiers. Its ESOP Ownership Model Is Why
Most convenience store chains follow a familiar path. Go public. Scale fast. Answer to shareholders. Wawa took a different route, and that choice still shapes…
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Guidemark: Paving Success, Together
Guidemark, a Souderton-based pavement contractor, plays a vital role in keeping Eastern Pennsylvania moving by ensuring all roadways have the proper traffic markings. With more…
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Phresh Prints Ink Celebrates Decade of Growth With Grand Opening of New Shop
Phresh Prints Ink reverently celebrated a decade of producing apparel for various Philadelphia organizations with the grand opening of its new shop, writes Sarah Huffman…
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Newly-Discovered Photos of Billy the Kid, One of Which Taken in Philadelphia, Going Up for Auction
Two newly-found photographs of Billy the Kid suggests that he may have lived in Philadelphia for a portion of his childhood, writes Marcela Camargo for…
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Moving the SS United States From Philadelphia to Alabama: Tug Captain Reflects on the Biggest Tow of His Career
Captain Mike Vinik was responsible for leading the massive operation to relocate the historic SS United States — his favorite ship — from its longtime…
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These Immigrant Chefs Are Reimagining Philly’s Cheesesteak
Cheesesteaks are undeniably a Philadelphia icon, but some local chefs are stepping outside the traditional mold, creatively reimagining this beloved staple, writes Regan Fletcher Stephens…
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Philadelphia’s Ring It On Campaign Officially Kicks Off As City Drives Investments Across 20 Commercial Corridors
Philadelphia has officially kicked off its Ring It On! One Philly: A United Celebration campaign, with the first of 20 community festivals set to take…
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Why Travel + Leisure Lists Philadelphia As Best Place to Live in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has more than a few affordable cities, great outdoor recreation spots, and family-friendly suburbs. However, according to real estate experts, the best place to…
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Fairmount Park’s Performance Venues Highlighted in New Book
Historian and archivist Jack McCarthy has authored a new book that highlights the origin of Fairmount Park’s performance venues, writes Kimberly Haas for Hidden City.…
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Jacquin’s in Kensington is America’s Oldest Producer of Cordials
Charles Jacquin et Cie., better known as Jacquin’s, founded in 1884, has been bottling liquor in Kensington since 1941 and prides itself on being America’s…
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9 Philadelphia Neighborhoods Named Among Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Stacker has compiled a list of the 30 best places to live in Pennsylvania, and nearly one-third of the neighborhoods are located in Philadelphia, according…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Employees Celebrate Earth Day with Tree Planting at Hildacy Preserve
Aqua Pennsylvania partnered with Natural Lands for an important floodplain restoration project along Crum Creek at Hildacy Preserve in Media, Delaware County. The event was…
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138-Year-Old Ryerss Farm in Chesco Offers Safe Haven for Retiree Horses
For 138 years, Ryerss Farm has provided a peaceful retirement home for aging horses, first in Philadelphia, and since 1987 on 388 acres of Chester County pasture,…
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Philadelphia Would Really Like to See the DNC Return to City in 2028
Philadelphia City Council has advanced a $35 million line of credit in the event that the Democratic National Committee were to bring the convention to…
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Thena Hotel in Center City Goes Up for Sale
Thena Hotel, a boutique property in Center City, has been put up for sale with an asking price listed at $2.62 million, writes Emma Dooling…
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Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books Expanding to Larger Germantown Space This Fall
Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books, owned and founded by Philadelphia native Marc Lamont Hill, is preparing to move into a new space in the fall,…
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This Philly Organization is Helping Ensure Local Public Schools Are Adequately Funded
Philadelphia, like many major cities across the nation, is seeing an underfunding of public schools, and one organization is hard at work as it aims…
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5 Unique Outdoor Venues in Philadelphia
From the top of the Rocky Steps to the mosaic labyrinthine of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, Philadelphia is a city with a trove of outdoor treasures. If…
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