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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Toska Restaurant in Mount Airy Provides Customers With Unique Albanian-Inspired Dishes
Pizza and beers are popular food and beverage options for many, but one Philadelphia restaurant, Toska, is giving those options a unique twist, says Aunyea…
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QVC Summit Sees Bradley Cooper Handing Out Philadelphia Cheesesteaks in Las Vegas
The West Coast got a taste of the East Coast last week at QVC’s Age of Possibility summit in Las Vegas. Angelo’s Pizzeria owner Danny…
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Philadelphia Startup Spinnr Hopes to Help You Make Friends With Help From AI
Jason Sherman, CEO and co-founder of Philadelphia-based startup Spinnr, wants to help you find friends with AI’s help, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHL Inno. Spinnr,…
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These Philly Food Spots Are Perfect For a Mother’s Day Brunch
If you want to treat your mother to a nice brunch this Mother’s Day, Philadelphia has plenty of amazing restaurants where you can enjoy both…
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Haverford School Graduate Bert Bell Is Man Behind NFL Draft
De Benneville “Bert” Bell, a Haverford School graduate, created the NFL draft almost nine decades ago and changed the league’s direction in the process, according…
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Lower Merion High School, Philadelphia Continues Celebrating Spirit of Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant’s spirit remains alive throughout the Philadelphia region, especially at Lower Merion High School where he first achieved national prominence, writes Gustavo Arellano for…
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Philadelphia School District Headquarters Renamed After Longest-Serving and First Black Woman Superintendent
The Philadelphia School District has renamed its headquarters in honor of Constance Clayton, the trailblazing former Superintendent, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. Since it…
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Tun Tavern Legacy Foundation Secures Land to Rebuild Historic Philadelphia Site in Old City
Tun Tavern, a legendary tavern and brewery from Philadelphia’s colonial era, is set to be rebuilt near its historic location in Old City, writes Michael…
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WSJ: Regulators Seize Philadelphia Bank, Republic First, and Sell It to Fulton Bank
In the latest development in what has been a tumultuous several months for Republic First, regulators have seized the bank and sold it to fellow…
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More Jobs Could Be Coming to Philadelphia Thanks to New Deal With Korean Shipbuilder
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s largest shipbuilder, has partnered with Philly Shipyard to seek U.S. government shipbuilding and maintenance contracts, writes Joseph N. DiStefano…
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House of the Week: Magnificent Colonial in Fox Chase
A magnificent colonial home set on 0.34 lovely acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Fox Chase.…
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Penn Medicine Joins Federal Climate Change Initiative, Plans to Cut Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half by 2030
Penn Medicine recently joined a federal climate change initiative and plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030, writes Sarah Gantz…
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Philadelphia Celebrates Its 45-Year Sister City Anniversary with Tianjin, China
As the sun rose over Tianjin in China and set over Philadelphia, a shared spirit of kinship filled the air on April 23 as both…
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Philly Lags Behind in Middle-Wage Jobs, But A Sense of Optimism Still Remains
A recent Pew Charitable Trust study found that Philadelphia has fewer middle-wage jobs — which pay between $18 and $27 an hour — than its…
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Philly Rapper and Singer Lay Bankz Makes Debut on Billboard Hot 100 List
Lay Bankz, the Philadelphia born-and-raised rapper and singer has landed on Billboard’s Hot 100 list for the first time in her short career, writes Xander…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Annual Wall Ball on May 3
Mural Arts Philadelphia announced the return of its Wall Ball 2024, celebrating its 40th Anniversary to be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the…
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These Are Some of the New Restaurants Coming to Philadelphia in 2024
Philadelphia will soon see a large influx of new restaurants add their unique flavors to the local food scene, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia…
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Mastery Charter Schools Raising Teacher Starting Salaries to $60,000
Mastery Charter Schools, the largest charter school network in the Philadelphia area, announced it is raising the starting salary of its teachers from $55,000 to…
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