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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PHILADELPHIA Careers – PECO
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PECO serves more than 1.6 million electric and 515,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. PECO is advancing smart energy by using…
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New Report Finds Your Dollar Goes Further in Philadelphia’s Favorable Local Holiday Shopping Scene
The Philadelphia region is one of the country’s best areas for local holiday shopping, according to a new report by consumer financial services company Bankrate,…
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Chef Yun Fuentes Honors His Latin American Roots With Center City-Based Restaurant, Bolo
It has been a longtime dream of Chef Yun Fuentes to open a restaurant that celebrates his Puerto Rican heritage and earlier this year, that…
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How Philadelphia Fills Vacant High-Rises Will Affect the Future of Center City for Good
With many high-rises in Philadelphia still vacant after the pandemic prompted many companies to shift to remote or hybrid work, the question remains how to…
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PECO Powers Through Summer Storms and Heat to Achieve Enhanced Performance for Customers
While the summer heat held tight to the Philadelphia region through September, cooler autumn temperatures are now here. PECO is using this time to take…
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Greek Real Estate is Developing a New Industrial Warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia
Greek Real Estate Partners is planning to build a new warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This comes two…
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This Northeast Philadelphia Native Has Visited All 67 Pennsylvania Counties
Many decades ago, Northeast Philadelphia native Florence Gallagher set out on a quest to visit each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties and recently accomplished the feat,…
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Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Outlines Goals for 2024 and Beyond
During the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s annual meeting last week, leaders denoted quality of life as the biggest priority for the region’s business…
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Philadelphia Natives Represented Among Philadelphia Magazine’s ‘150 Most Influential People’ List
To better reflect the booming success of Philadelphia leadership, the “Most Influential Philadelphians” List released by Philadelphia Magazine has increased from 100 to 150 this…
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Philadelphia Chooses Winning Design for New Harriet Tubman Statue
The city of Philadelphia has selected the winning artist behind the design for the new Harriet Tubman statue outside City Hall, writes Melissa Noel for…
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These are the Ten Black-owned Philadelphia Restaurants NBA.com Says Should Not Be Missed
Black History Month is the perfect time to spotlight some Black-owned restaurants in NBA cities, and Philadelphia has eight that are especially notable, writes NBA.com:…
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Meetings, Philly-Style: Crisp, Clear, and Collaborative
In Philadelphia’s bustling business landscape, outdated AV technology can mean missed opportunities. At Haverford Systems, we’re committed to equipping you with the tools to make…
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Philadelphia Roundup — Stories on Food, History, Philanthropy and More
It’s Jensen Toussaint, Editor of PHILADELPHIA Today, with a new edition of “The Philadelphia Roundup.” Like previous editions, this “Philadelphia Roundup” will sure to catch your…
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Golden Bachelor Contestant Susan Noles Talks About Life on the Show
Aston’s Susan Noles talked about her experiences on The Golden Bachelor after she was released from the show following its fifth episode, writes Emily Bloch…
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A Philadelphia High School is the Subject of New John Legend-Produced Documentary
An upcoming HBO Original documentary produced by John Legend has a Philadelphia high school as a key part of the plot, writes Rania Aniftos for…
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Philadelphia Roundup — Stories on Homes, Pizza, and Books
The first-ever weekend edition of “The Philadelphia Roundup” is now upon us! As always, Philadelphia isn’t short on interesting happenings and distinctions that make it…
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WSJ: Philadelphia’s Republic First Set to Receive $35M Infusion After Agreeing Rescue Deal with Investor Group
Republic First Bancorp will receive a $35 million infusion after agreeing to a deal with a group of existing investors aimed at bolstering its finances,…
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As the New President and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, Jo-Elle Mogerman Has Big Goals
Jo-Elle Mogerman is in her first official week as President and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo, and has big goals of redefining urban zoos across…
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