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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Langhorne Welcomes Bucks County’s First MaGerk’s Pub & Grill
MaGerk’s Pub & Grill, a popular spot for bar-style food with several locations in Montgomery County, opened its first Bucks County eatery in Langhorne last…
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All-Star Sports Academy in West Chester Looks to Expand Beyond the Philadelphia Region
All-Star Sports Academy in West Chester is looking for potential acquisitions with the goal of expanding beyond the Philadelphia region, writes John George for the…
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Philadelphia Summer Program Maintains Focus on Diversifying Commercial Real Estate Industry
Despite rollback on a number of DEI programs nationwide, a Philadelphia program remains committed to providing a path for more high school students of color…
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Philadelphia Region Among Cities with Most AI Job Openings
The Philadelphia metropolitan area ranked at No. 11 in the nation for artificial intelligence job openings in January, write Mike D’Onofrio and Alex Fitzpatrick for…
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Moviegoers Flocking Back to Local Classic Theaters, Challenging Rumors of Death of Moviegoing
According to brick-and-mortar classic theater owners in the Philadelphia region, the death of going to the movies has been greatly exaggerated, writes Kevin Riordan for…
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West Philly’s Own DJ Jazzy Jeff Captures City’s Sound, Essence By Producing Its Sonic ID for FIFA World Cup 2026
As Philadelphia prepares to take its place as one of 16 host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026, it needed a way to capture…
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Drexel Law School Now Ranks in Top 100 for Bar Exam Pass Rate
Drexel University’s Kline School of Law jumped 30 spots to rank No. 79 in bar passage percentage among all ABA-accredited law schools nationwide, writes Jeff…
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Burgers Enjoying Moment in Philadelphia As More Chefs Craft Unique Versions of Classic Food Item
Burgers are enjoying a moment in Philadelphia, with local chefs from even the most upscale restaurants crafting elevated takes on the popular American classic, writes…
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Philadelphia Spring Temperatures Are Rising Faster Than Most of Region, New Analysis Finds
With March 20 marking the first day of spring, a new analysis has found that Philadelphia spring temperatures are rising faster than the suburban areas…
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Berwyn Entrepreneur Recognized in Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 List
Berwyn-based entrepreneur Laura Taylor has been named to Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 List, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Taylor is the…
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For Seafood, Delaware County Has 2 Standout Recommendations
The Philadelphia region has built a reputation on some famous fish houses over the years, even though we started out mostly living on fish cakes…
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Philadelphia Real Estate Developers Bracing for Fallout of Trump Tariffs
Philadelphia real estate developers are bracing for the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs, which look certain to drive up costs and potentially derail some…
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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel Sold to South Jersey Development & Management Company
The Wankawala Organization has purchased the Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel from the Buccini Pollin Group and assumed responsibility for over $20 million in debt, writes…
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WSJ: Private-Equity Firm, Developer to Convert Wanamaker Building Into a Residential Complex
Dune Real Estate Partners, a private-equity firm, and developer TF Cornerstone have teamed up to convert Philadelphia’s Wanamaker Building into a residential complex, writes Peter…
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House of the Week: Lovely Traditional in Bustleton
A lovely traditional home set on an attractive 6,732-square-foot lot with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Bustleton.…
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Philly Native Jayden Jiang Goes Back-to-Back As Regional Spelling Bee Champion
For the second consecutive year, Philadelphia native Jayden Jiang won first place as the Regional Spelling Bee champion, writes Natalia Sanchez Loayza for Billy Penn…
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Germantown’s Philadelphia School for Circus Arts is the Only Accredited Circus School in the Nation
Inside a 26,000-square-foot gothic church in Germantown is the Philadelphia School for Circus Arts, the nation’s only accredited circus school in the United States, writes…
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EPAC 2024-2025 All-Conference Basketball Teams Feature Harcum College Standouts
The Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (EPAC) announced the Division I and Division II All-Conference Teams for the 2024-2025 basketball season. Amber Bullard from Philadelphia, a…
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