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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Hank’s Gourmet Beverages Builds on 30 Years of Flavor, Quality — and Now a Partnership with Firstrust Bank
For nearly three decades, Bucks County-based Hank’s Gourmet Beverages has been bottling nostalgia, tradition, and a rich, creamy flavor that most root beer lovers will…
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Philadelphia On Pace for Fewest Homicides in Nearly 60 Years
Philadelphia has been seeing a decline in crime and homicides this year, with numbers currently on pace for its fewest homicides since 1966, writes Victor…
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Two Philadelphia-Based Media Companies Merge, Forming New Digital Media Organization
Philadelphia-based digital media startup Broad & Liberty recently acquired local publication Access Network, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The acquisition has led…
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Two PECO Power Plants, Relics from Philadelphia’s Industrial Past, About to Become Hubs Once Again
Two relics from Philadelphia’s industrial past — the PECO power plant next to Penn Treaty Park and the F.A. Poth Brewery at 31st and Jefferson…
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Philadelphia Unveils New Neighborhood-Focused Initiative Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, Philadelphia has announced a new city-wide initiative to ensure every neighborhood in the city…
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Dallas-Based Development Firm Acquires Northeast Philadelphia Property, Plans New $25M Warehouse Project
Crow Holdings Development has acquired a property in Northeast Philadelphia, where it is planning to build a new 103,500-square-foot warehouse at the site, writes Paul…
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Eric Gentry, Neumann-Goretti Alum and USC Linebacker, is Among the NCAA’s Top Defenders
Philadelphia native Eric Gentry graduated from the University of Southern California last spring, and now anchors USC’s defense as a fifth-year player, writes Devin Jackson…
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Comcast Fights Back to Keep Internet Customers with New Guarantees and Perks
Philadelphia-based Comcast has been exploring ways to reverse its internet customer exodus, which includes price guarantees and a free mobile line, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch…
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Phoenixville Can’t Get Enough of Soko Bag’s Korean Fried Chicken Experience
From Dubai to Korea to Pennsylvania, owners Shea Roggio and Alice Chang finally found a home for a Korean fried chicken restaurant: Phoenixville. The pair…
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Home Builder Discusses Why It’s So Expensive to Build Houses in Bucks County
Andrew Kaye, former president of the Home Builders Association of Bucks County, who now leads a residential development company operating in the five-county Philadelphia area,…
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WSJ: Comcast Expands and Reaches New Agreements With Amazon to Share Streaming Content Across Platforms
Philadelphia-based Comcast has reached new or expanded existing distribution agreements with Amazon to make their streaming content available on each other’s platforms, writes Dean Seal…
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New Court Filing Reveals How Much Medical Jet Crash in Northeast Philadelphia Has Cost Taxpayers
The City of Philadelphia has filed a new court document that unveils just how much the January 2025 medical jet crash has cost taxpayers, write…
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House of the Week: Picturesque Contemporary in Mount Airy
A picturesque contemporary home set on 0.34 lovely acres with seven bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Mount Airy.…
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RKL Finds Next CEO, a George Washington High School Grad, to Continue Firm’s Remarkable Growth Trajectory
RKL, a leading professional services firm with an office in Exton, has announced that former Chief Operating Officer Mike De Stefano has been elected Chief…
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Toll Brothers Temporarily Stops Sales at $2M Lyondale Meadows Homes in Newtown
Toll Brothers temporarily halted sales at its 45-home Lyondale Meadows community in Newtown, with prices starting at $1.6 million, after demand was overwhelming, writes Paul…
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Five September Events to Kick Off Fall in Chester County
September events across Chester County offer residents the perfect way to wrap up the summer and head into fall, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line…
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Reading Terminal Market Vendor Seeks Expansion Outside the Iconic Food Venue
Sweet Nina’s founder and owner Nina Bryan is looking to expand her pudding shop beyond her location inside the iconic Reading Terminal Market, writes Abigail…
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Greater Philadelphia’s Construction Moves From Multifamily Development to Data Centers
The construction focus in Greater Philadelphia has shifted significantly, moving from an apartment boom to large data centers in suburban areas, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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