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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Bonded Warehouse Could Help Small Businesses Better Navigate Current Tariff Policies
Bringing a bonded warehouse to Philadelphia could help small businesses more effectively navigate the Trump Administration’s back-and-forth tariff policies, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia…
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West Philadelphia Nonprofit Aims to Reduce Recidivism in This Unique Way
Books Through Bars, a local nonprofit, send free books to individuals who are incarcerated throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The goal is to help educate these…
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Little-Known Grant Program in Philadelphia Fueling Small Business Growth
Philadelphia’s Business Lending Network Incentive Grant Program is helping fuel small business growth across the city, although few people know it exists, writes Sarah Huffman…
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Here’s How An Unlikely Suitor Managed to Acquire UArts’ Iconic Hamilton Hall
When the University of the Arts announced its bankruptcy and subsequent closure, many suitors showed interest. An unexpected suitor, however, managed to acquire UArts’ iconic…
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A New Vegan Puerto Rican Restaurant Opens in East Kensington
Casa Borinqueña, which originally opened as California’s first vegan Puerto Rican restaurant years ago, has Philadelphia as the chosen city for its second location, writes…
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Real Housewives of New York’s Bethenny Frankel Praises Philadelphia Hotel As ‘Nicest Hotel Maybe in the World’
Bethenny Frankel of The Real Housewives of New York fame recently stayed at a Philadelphia hotel and offered high praise for it, writes Kamryn Scrivens…
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Philly’s Love & Honey Fried Chicken Opens First Franchise Location in Newtown
The beloved Philadelphia take-out joint, Love & Honey Fried Chicken, opened their first franchise location in Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new eatery is…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the Toughest Commutes in the U.S., Find Out Why
Commuting throughout various cities throughout the United States can be quite tough, particularly in some regions compared to some others, writes Shallom Joe for Daily…
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Swiss Patient Returns to Penn Medicine Following Life-Changing Double Hand Transplant
Luka Krizanac, a patient from Switzerland, recently returned to Philadelphia for a visit to Penn Medicine, the hospital where he underwent a life-changing double hand…
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Former Saks COO Targets $100M in Sales at Philadelphia-Based Voomi Supply Next Year
R.J. Cilley, former COO of Saks Fifth Avenue, has joined Philadelphia-based Voomi Supply as its new CEO and aims to build the company into a…
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Micro-Rental Trend, Big on the West Coast, Increasing in Philadelphia
While micro-housing started out as a solution for factory works and newcomers to a big city, it has since become a trend for many others.…
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Philadelphia’s Fast-Food Revolution Began with Horn & Hardart Automats Over Century Ago
The fast-food revolution began in Philadelphia on June 9, 1902, when Joe Horn and Frank Hardart opened their first Automat on Chestnut Street, writes Tommy…
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House of the Week: Magnificent Mansion in Wynnefield
A magnificent manor on a lovely 0.26-acre lot with six bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wynnefield. This beautiful…
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Six Chester County Suburbs Named Among the Best in the Philadelphia Region
In a recent ranking of the twenty-five best suburbs in the greater Philadelphia area, six Chester County towns and suburbs placed in the top fifteen,…
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Ridley Park Couple Find E-Bike Joy, Start a Rental Business
A Ridley Park woman who lost her job in the Crozer Health closings is now pouring her energies into E-bike rentals with her husband, reports…
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City Council Greenlights Preservation of Summer Winter Community Garden
The Summer Winter Community Garden, where residents grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers on roughly one acre of land, has been preserved, writes Frank Kummer for…
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Kismet Bagels to Open Four New Locations, Including Two in Philadelphia
Kismet Bagels has been in operation for about five years and with four existing locations, that number is expected to double by this summer, writes…
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Philadelphia Makes Significant Jump in Ranking of World’s Top Startup Ecosystems, Now Top 15
Philadelphia now ranks among the top 15 startup ecosystems in the world, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The city jumped up 12…
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