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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1,100 New Apartments to be Added to Center City As Office Conversion Projects Continue
Center City is preparing to add more than 1,100 new apartments as countless office-to-residential conversion projects continue to take place throughout the area, writes Paul…
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Moore College of Art & Design Graduates Largest Class in Over 20 Years at 176th Commencement
Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia graduated its largest class in over two decades during the 176th Commencement that was held on May…
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Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Celebrates 40 Years of Building Community
On Monday, May 5, nearly 800 affordable housing advocates gathered downtown to celebrate 40 years of building community alongside Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and raise…
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Manor College Offers Free Resources to Former Crozer Health Employees
In response to the closure of Crozer Health in Delaware County, Manor College plans to help former employees facing a difficult transition. Starting immediately, Manor…
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Philly Rental Housing and Childcare Are Getting Increasingly Expensive
In Philadelphia, it costs more on average to send two children to daycare than it does to rent a home, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for…
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St. Joe’s Prep Receives Largest Gift in School’s 173-Year History
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School recently received a $12 million donation from the Howley Foundation, marking the largest gift in the school’s 173-year history, writes Ryan…
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Philly’s Trail Network Is Growing — but What’s Standing in the Way?
On a Saturday, April 26, people gathered at the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge — not for a protest or parade, but for a…
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Chester County Lawmakers Push State Senate to Fully Fund SEPTA Amid Threat to Paoli/Thorndale Line
Chester County lawmakers are putting pressure on Pennsylvania Senate leadership to fully fund SEPTA amid a threat to the Paoli/Thorndale line, writes Kenny Cooper for…
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Philly Has Quite a Few Kid-Friendly Beer Gardens, Here Are Some of the Best
Philadelphia has many great beer gardens that serve as not only a have a drink, but are friendly to the point that kids can enjoy…
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CHOP Pays $24.75M For Grays Ferry Property, Further Expanding Its Philadelphia Footprint
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently purchased a 3.2-acre property in Grays Ferry for $24.75 million in its latest effort to expand its Philadelphia footprint, writes…
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Iconic ‘Tawanka’ Statue at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem to Survive Redevelopment
The iconic statue of the bare-chested Lenni Lenape chief Tawanka inside Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem will survive the property’s redevelopment, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the…
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NASCAR Eyes Franklin Field for Upcoming Race
Philadelphia’s Franklin Field may soon welcome a NASCAR race, writes Matt Connolly for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The historic stadium, once home to the Philadelphia Eagles…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Alex Norcross, Assistant Vice President, Mid Penn Bank
Alex Norcross, Assistant Vice President at Mid Penn Bank, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in South Jersey, the lessons he learned from playing…
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Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy For Second Time, Will Close All Remaining Philadelphia Stores
Rite Aid, the Philadelphia-based retail pharmacy, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in under two years and just months after pulling through the…
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‘State of Center City’ Report Challenges Misconceptions About Safety, Office Demand, and Residential Appeal
Five years after the start of the pandemic, Center City is still struggling to change misconceptions over safety, office space demand, and residential appeal, writes…
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Philadelphia’s First Major Office-to-Residential Conversion Went Smoothly, Leasing Starts in March
Philadelphia’s first major office-to-residential conversion since the pandemic is set to be completed this spring, with leasing beginning in March, writes Jake Blumgart for The…
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Former New Yorker Editor and Cartoonist Turns His Sketchpad to Philly’s Restaurant Scene
Former New Yorker editor and cartoonist John Donohue, author of All the Restaurants in New York, now brings his sketchpad to Philadelphia’s vibrant restaurant scene,…
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Philly’s Coworking Hubs Are Reshaping Work Culture Through Connection and Creativity
Philadelphia’s coworking spaces now do more than share desks — they are building communities that help encourage collaboration and innovation, writes Steve Filmore for WHYY.…
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