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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Why Philadelphia’s Marketing Leaders are Shifting Budgets to Content Partnerships
As traditional marketing methods continue to lose momentum and impact, Philadelphia marketing leaders are leveraging the power of content partnerships to command consumer attention and…
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Some of Philadelphia’s Landmark Office Skyscrapers Will Have Lower Property Taxes Next Year
Some of the tallest buildings in Philadelphia have declined in value and will pay smaller property tax bills next year as a result, writes Kristen…
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Philadelphia Entrepreneur is Brains Behind Apps That Link Big Delivery Services to Small Restaurants
Victor Tejada, a former Comcast designer and Dominican Republic native, now runs Delivery Guys Apps, which links small immigrant-owned restaurants with big delivery services, writes…
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Two Sisters Team Up to Help Build Community in West Philly Through Their Cafe, Arterial Coffee
Sharla and Sharaine Brown are two sisters striving to build community in West Philadelphia with their very own coffee shop, Arterial Coffee, writes Kiara Santos…
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Philly Sports Fan Remains Loyal to Home Teams While Living, Growing Up in Boston
Brian Thomas is a Philadelphia sports fan who grew up in Boston, writes Ed Thomas for KYW Newsradio. Thomas and his family moved from Warminster…
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Downingtown’s Beloved De La Terre BYOB Closes Its Doors
Seemingly unexpected, De La Terre BYOB, a popular French restaurant in Downingtown, closed its doors for good over the summer. In a Facebook statement by…
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WSJ: Urban Outfitters and Its Nuuly Brand Rely on Automation to Find Profits in Apparel Renting
Urban Outfitters and its Nuuly brand, located 25 miles northeast of Philadelphia, are relying on automation to find profit in renting apparel, writes Liz Young…
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Meet the Kensington Activist Who Found Creative Ways to Repurpose Guns, Get Them Off the Streets
Tennessee native Shane Claiborne grew up around guns, and upon moving to Kensington in Philadelphia, he saw too many lives being lost due to the…
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The Beatles Played Their First Show in Philadelphia in Front of Ecstatic Crowd 60 Years Ago
September 2 marked 60 years since the Beatles played their first show in Philadelphia in front of 12,000 ecstatic fans, and the whole concert was…
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Ukrainian Refugee Finds a New ‘Little Village’ at Manor College
There’s a vibe that comes with a little cafe in a big city. It emanates from the smell of sweet treats and freshly brewed coffee.…
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Philadelphia-born Self Storage Company Merges with North Carolina-based Business
Snapbox Self-Storage, a self-storage company founded in Philadelphia in 2013, has merged with North Carolina-based Go Store It Self Storage, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The…
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Here Are Some of the Best New Bars in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has become home to many new wine bars, cocktail spots, and breweries in recent months, making it easier than ever to find a great…
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Philadelphia Orchard Project Foreshadows What Warmer Future Could Mean for Growing Season
The Philadelphia Orchard Project has seen lost crops more frequently as our winters have become warmer. If it continues, it could mean that other fruits…
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Philadelphia Serial Killer Featured on ‘People Magazine Investigates’ Series
Gary Heidnik, a ruthless Philadelphia serial killer, is featured on one of the recent episodes of People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer, writes Liam…
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New Barnes & Noble Store in Doylestown Officially Opens Its Doors with Ribbon Cutting
The new Barnes & Noble store at the Barn Plaza in Doylestown officially opened with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday to an enthusiastic crowd of…
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Kyle Scott, Founder of Crossing Broad, Partners with Veteran Publisher to Launch New Philadelphia Sports Site
Crossing Broad founder Kyle Scott is looking to counter the model of sports media sites placing content behind subscriber paywalls with the launch of a…
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New Center for Leadership Equity Launches in Philadelphia to Support More Local Black Nonprofit Executives
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has launched a new Center for Leadership Equity in Philadelphia, aiming to support, advocate for, and…
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Comcast Spectacor Proposes Turning the Fashion District into Biomedical Hub
Comcast Spectacor recently presented a plan to turn the struggling Fashion District in Center City into a biomedical research facility, supplanting the proposed downtown Philadelphia…
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