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. The company is advancing smart energy by…
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Eastern University’s YACHT Club Serves Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Philadelphia
There are more than 500,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in the United States, many without access to food, clothing, and other important resources. While the prevalence of…
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New York Developer Proposes Massive Warehouse Complex at Former Philadelphia Inquirer Printing Plant
DH Property Holdings, a New York developer, last week submitted plans to build a 746,240-square-foot warehouse complex at the site of the former Philadelphia Inquirer…
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Philadelphia Developers and Universities Advocate for More Transportation Options Amid Major Development Projects
There are many major development projects taking shape across Philadelphia, and as a result, conversations about transportation have been taking place, writes Paul Schwedelson for…
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Penn Community Bank Wins National Marketing Excellence Award
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has been selected by Business Intelligence Group as a recipient of the organization’s Public Relations and…
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Northeast Philadelphia’s Budd Company Pioneered Modern Transit with Innovative Steel Use
Despite Pittsburgh having the official nickname “The Steel City,” it’s Philadelphia that is responsible for the steel that is used in modern transit nationwide, writes…
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Widener University Hosts Widener Day Open Houses Oct. 29 and Nov. 11
Widener University will host two Widener Day open house events on Sunday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 AM. to 2 PM on the university’s campus in Chester.…
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As She Departs From Role, Liz Hersh Reflects on Tenure as Director of Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services
Liz Hersh, who served as director of Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services for nearly 8 years, recently announced she is stepping down from the role,…
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Two Iconic Black Women To Be Honored As Part of 2025 American Women Quarters Program
The fourth year of the United States Mint American Women Quarters Program in 2025 will include honors to Ida B. Wells and Althea Gibson, writes…
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Inspirational Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories at Neumann University
Wil Reynolds, CEO of Seer Interactive, has something that’s very rare in today’s wealth-driven culture. He has enough. That’s why, in 2020, he turned down…
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New Year-Long Street Cleaning Pilot Project Launches in Kensington
Cleaning the streets of Kensington will be an all-hands-on-deck, year-long mission, says Rosemary Connors for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Stakeholders in the area recently came together…
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Meridian Bank’s Chief Credit Officer Joe Cafarchio to Retire
Meridian Bank Chief Credit Officer Joseph Cafarchio will retire effective Oct. 13, 2023. Cafarchio has served in the position since Meridian’s inception in 2004. Prior…
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President Joe Biden Visits Port Richmond, Puts $7 Billion Toward Clean Energy to Address Climate Change
President Joe Biden paid a visit to Port Richmond in Philadelphia last week to make the announcement that a $7 billion clean energy program will…
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The Bellwether District in South Philadelphia Enters First Phase of Construction
It has been over three years since Hilco Redevelopment Partners bought out the former site of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia, and…
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Wall Street Journal: Phillies Veteran Providing Quiet Pillar of Stability As His Team Makes Their Way Towards World Series
After nine inconsistent seasons with the Phillies, Aaron Nola is finally proving there was a reason why everybody believed he would be a worthy successor…
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At Long Last, Black Philadelphia Army Vet Gets Posthumous Honors for Heroic D-Day Actions
Waverly B. Woodson Jr. was 21 years old when the D-Day invasion took place on June 6, 1944, and his efforts on that day were…
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Here’s How These Widener Students Spent Their Summer Vacations
From robotics and artificial intelligence to the impact of COVID-19 on different demographics, the research and other work tackled by Widener undergraduates this past summer…
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Rental Improvement Fund to Help Hundreds of Small Landlords in Philadelphia Fix Up Their Properties While Keeping Units Affordable
A new, city-wide Rental Improvement Fund aims to help stabilize Philadelphia’s stock of affordable housing by providing forgivable and low-interest loans to small landlords to…
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