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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Philly’s George Washington High School Cheer Team Gets Spotlight in ‘Spirit’ Docuseries
Philadelphia’s George Washington High School cheer team and its national championship run are spotlighted in a new docuseries, Spirit, now streaming on Peacock, writes Michaela…
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Darts Are Once Again Growing in Popularity in Philadelphia, with City’s Dart Leagues Currently Thriving
Darts are becoming increasingly more popular in Philadelphia once again, with the city’s dart leagues currently thriving, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Philadelphia Hotel Rises 116 Spots in Annual Ranking, Two Others Drop Considerably
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest annual ranking of the top 100 hotels in the nation, and while the region had a…
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See Which Philadelphia Neighborhoods Are Most Expensive for Purchasing Homes
Home prices in Philadelphia continue to climb, with the median home sale price in the city’s most expensive neighborhood with Chestnut Hill reaching $751,000 last…
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Who Is Steven Singer? He’s More Than A Well-Known Philadelphia Jeweler
Steven Singer has become well-known in Philadelphia over the decades for his eponymous shop on Jewelers Row, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. Singer opened…
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Two Chesco Companies Among Philadelphia Region’s Top Early-Stage Ventures
Two Chester County companies were named on the RealLIST Startups 2026 ranking of 20 early-stage Philadelphia ventures to watch this year, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Each year, the list spotlights fast-growing early-stage…
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Centre Square Office Complex Sale Reaches Deal, Redevelopment Planned in Next Steps
The 1.76 million-square-foot Centre Square office complex is set to be acquired by PMC Property Group and Dean Adler, who make to redevelop the two…
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Philadelphia Developer Expanding Fishtown Apartment Project After Securing $22M in Financing
Philadelphia developer PCG Investment has secured $22 million in financing, allowing it to expand its original plan for a Fishtown apartment project, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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How a Philadelphia Bake Sale at Broad and Arch Launched the Girl Scout Cookie Empire
The Girl Scout cookie craze, which now sells over 200 million boxes annually, began with a single experiment at Philadelphia’s Broad and Arch streets in…
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Philadelphia Listed Among 5 Potential Host Cities for 2028 Democratic National Convention
Philadelphia has been named among five cities as frontrunners to potentially host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Historic Cunningham Piano Company to Close 135-Year-Old Germantown Factory, Relocate Headquarters
Cunningham Piano Company, which has held it down in Philadelphia for nearly 135 years, is selling its historic Germantown factory headquarters and relocating, write Joe…
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Four Seasons Philadelphia Unveils New $25K-Per-Night Sky Garden Penthouse Suite
Four Seasons Philadelphia at the Comcast Technology Center has unveiled a new collection of rooms on the 45th floor, including a Sky Garden penthouse suite…
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A Decade In, How Far is Philadelphia From Its Vision Zero Goal of Eliminating Traffic Deaths By 2030?
It has been a decade since Philadelphia launched Vision Zero with the aim of eliminating traffic deaths by 2030. In the 10 years since, the…
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Philadelphia Region Braces for Busy Filming Year in 2026
The Philadelphia region’s film industry is gearing up for its busiest year yet, driven by $100 million in state tax credits and growing international interest,…
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House of the Week: Charming Traditional in Chestnut Hill
A charming traditional home set on a lovely 0.43 acres with eight bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chestnut…
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Mi Vida Brings Authentic Mexican Cuisine to East Market in Center City
Mi Vida, a new authentic and contemporary Mexican cuisine restaurant, recently celebrated its opening on East Market. The new eatery is the latest concept from…
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Wall Street Journal: Amid Rising Prices, People Turn to Zillow Therapy to Go on Make-believe Real-Estate Hunts
With rising prices, low inventory, and high mortgage rates, more people are turning to Zillow therapy: make-believe real-estate hunts in the Philadelphia region that transport…
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Here Are 10 Philadelphia Food Spots With Must-Try Cheesesteaks
Philadelphia and cheesesteaks are quite synonymous with each other, and the city has more than a few great spots for a delicious one, writes Oliver…
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