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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Chester County Achieves Fastest Population Growth in Pennsylvania
Chester County has seen the highest influx of residents in Pennsylvania over the last four years, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According…
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Vast Collection Prominently Featuring Reading Terminal Market Finds Permanent Home at Penn Libraries
A one-of-a-kind collection — notable for its size, scope, and prominent focus on Philadelphia’s historic Reading Terminal Market — has found its new permanent home…
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Current Political Climate Presents Major Challenges for Philadelphia’s Tourism Industry
Philadelphia’s leading international tourism agency is closely monitoring the volatile political climate while working on attracting global travelers to the region, write Mike D’Onofrio and…
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Northeast Philly Head Shop, Artifax, To Close After 48 Years in Business
In 1976, Brent Brookstein was a 19-year-old working at a music store trying to figure out what he wanted to do with his life. That…
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Nonprofit Status Change for West Chester’s FarmerJawn Does Not Stop Its Charitable Work
Although part of West Chester’s FarmerJawn lost its nonprofit status, founder Christa Barfield assured that the organization would continue its charitable work without interruption, writes…
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Food & Wine Names Rittenhouse Square Restaurant Among Top 15 in the Nation
Food & Wine is handing out its third annual Global Tastemakers awards, compiling a list of the top 15 restaurants worth visiting in the United…
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Philadelphia Man Tim Mancuso Takes Love of Watches to New Heights
Tim Mancuso, an avid watch collector who moved to Philadelphia five years ago, is helping transform the region into a hotspot for watch enthusiasts and…
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Meet the Tacony High School Chef Helping Address Food Insecurity in Philadelphia
Chef Javier Ramirez at Tacony Academy Charter High School serves hundreds of students every day and is helping tackle food insecurity in the process, writes…
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House of the Week: Beautiful Stone Colonial in Torresdale
A beautiful stone colonial home set on 0.59 lovely acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Torresdale.…
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TILT’s Philly Photo Day Gives Philadelphians Opportunity to Show Off Their Photography Chops
The Philly Photo Day exhibition by TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image gives every Philadelphian an opportunity to show off their photography chops, writes Julia…
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$1B Has Been Invested Into the Delaware River Waterfront in the Past Decade, Another $10B Could Be Forthcoming
According to an economic impact report commissioned by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, private developers invested nearly $1 billion into Delaware River waterfront over the…
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Former Eagles Star from West Chester Expands Real Estate Portfolio into Bucks County
Brent Celek, a West Chester resident and former Philadelphia Eagles tight end, recently expanded his real estate portfolio with a Bucks County shopping center, writes…
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Temple University Receives Historic $27.5M Gift for New Media and Performing Arts Building
Temple University was recently gifted $27.5 million from Sidney and Caroline Kimmel, the largest the North Philadelphia institution has seen, writes Stephen Orbanek for Temple…
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Philadelphia’s Affordability Attracts Super Commuters from New York
An increasing number of New Yorkers are relocating to Philadelphia and then travelling back and forth to New York for work, mainly due to the…
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Di Bruno Bros. Receive Investment From Local Grocery Store Magnate Jeff Brown
Di Bruno Bros., which has been a staple in Philadelphia for 85 years, recently received investment from former mayoral candidate Jeff Brown, writes Emma Dooling…
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Delaware County’s Ghost Gun Ban Is Official Amid Push Back
Delaware County Council made it official Wednesday when it voted unanimously to ban ghost guns and automatic weapon converters, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia…
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This Local Nonprofit is Helping Support Philly’s Latina Entrepreneurs
Since it was launched four years ago, Philadelphia nonprofit Mujeres Que Inspiran has always strived to support and motivate Latina women in the region to…
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Looking to Spend $20 Or Less? Try These Affordable Meals in Philadelphia
It’s getting harder to find great meals for under $20, but Philadelphia still has places with incredible food at affordable prices, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and…
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