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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Holy Family University Adds Women’s Flag Football to Athletics Program
Holy Family University’s Department of Athletics has made the addition of women’s flag football, making it the first Philadelphia institution to add women’s flag football as…
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Vote on the Winning Potato Chip Flavor of This Year’s Herr’s Flavored By Philly Competition
Nottingham-based Herr’s has come out with a new trio of Philly-inspired chip flavors for the public to vote on, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn…
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Chip City Cookies Set to Open First Philadelphia Location in Rittenhouse Square on Aug. 2
Chip City Cookies, the New York-based gourmet cookie chain, will be opening its first Philadelphia location in Rittenhouse Square on Friday, August 2, writes Michaela…
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Fulton Bank to Close 16 Branches, Including 3 Philadelphia Locations
Fulton Bank announced it will be closing 16 of its branches around the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey areas, including three in Philadelphia, writes Josh…
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Vision Zero is Making a Difference in Reducing Traffic Fatalities in Philadelphia, But Remains Work in Progress
Pedestrians and cyclists in Philadelphia continue to die in traffic collisions, causing many to question why, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. Local…
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Raising Cane’s to Open Two New Montgomery County Locations
Raising Cane’s is planning on opening twelve new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia over the next three-and-a-half years, and two will be in Montgomery County, writes…
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Philadelphia is Less Affordable Now Than it Has Historically Been, New Report Finds
New research has found that while it is still a city of homeowners, Philadelphia is less affordable than it has historically been, not just in…
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Buena Vista to Bring Its Mexican Cuisine to Old City in 2025 as Newest Addition to Neighborhood’s Restaurant Row
Jorge and Jess Martinez, owners of Buena Vista, are bringing their Mexican restaurant to Old City, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It will…
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Tyrese Maxey Among Several Pro Athletes to Invest in $10M Ballers Sports and Social Venue in Fishtown
Ballers is a new social sports venue coming to Fishtown in early 2025, and several professional athletes have signed on as investors, including Philadelphia 76ers…
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Philadelphia Women Are Breaking Ground in More Ways Than One in the Construction Industry
In Philadelphia, women are making their mark in the male-dominated construction industry, report Heather Grubola and Nydia Han for 6abc. One of them is Emily…
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These Two Philadelphia Eateries Are Some of the Best for Barbecue
While Pennsylvania isn’t exactly known for its barbecue, the state has some restaurants where you can find some incredible and unique barbecue dishes, writes Kalena…
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Wells Fargo to Remove Its Name from South Philadelphia Sports Arena Next Year
Wells Fargo has announced that it will discontinue its naming rights deal with the Philadelphia sports arena when the bank’s contract expires next year, write…
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First Baptist Church of Philadelphia is One of the Nation’s Oldest Churches
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, founded in 1698, has a very long history in the city and is one of the oldest churches in the…
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Horsham-Based Penn Mutual Life Sells Philadelphia’s Largest and Oldest Securities Brokerage
Horsham-based Penn Mutual Life Insurance has sold Philadelphia’s largest and oldest securities brokerage Janney Montgomery Scott to the private equity investment firm KKR, writes Joseph…
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Holy Family University Names Dr. Bindhu Alappat Vice President for Academic Affairs
Bindhu Alappat, Ph.D., has been appointed as Holy Family University’s Vice President of Academic Affairs by the University’s President, Anne Prisco. A seasoned Academic Administrator with…
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Micro-wedding Venues in Philadelphia Keep Opening as Demand Grows
As the popularity of micro-weddings continues to grow, so does the number of venues in Philadelphia offering packages for ceremonies with no more than 50…
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Lil Pop Shop’s West Philadelphia Storefront Gains New Owner in Schmear It
Lil Pop Shop’s storefront in West Philadelphia has recently been acquired by Schmear It, writes Theo Greenfield for The Daily Pennsylvanian. The breakfast establishment plans…
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House of the Week: Gorgeous Stone Colonial in Chestnut Hill
A gorgeous stone colonial home set on a lovely 0.68 acres with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in…
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