The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal, an American daily newspaper, focuses on business and economic news. Owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp., The Wall Street Journal is the second-largest newspaper in the United States (behind only The New York Times), with a print circulation of around 654,000 and 3 million digital subscribers.
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University of Pennsylvania Ranks Among Top 5 Colleges for Finance Salaries
A new ranking compiled by the Burning Glass Institute puts University of Pennsylvania among the top five colleges for finance salaries, writes Kailyn Rhone for…
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Why Jon Bon Jovi’s Admiration for Philadelphia Native Benjamin Franklin is ‘So Deep’
Jon Bon Jovi, a world-famous rock star, recently revealed his strong admiration for Philadelphia native Benjamin Franklin, writes Lane Florsheim for The Wall Street Journal.…
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Philadelphia’s Smallest National Park Honors a Revolutionary War Hero Most Americans Can’t Name
The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia carries the often mispronounced name of the Polish-born Revolutionary War hero and military engineer and is also the…
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In QVC’s Bankruptcy Battle, Preferred Shareholders Challenge $400M Settlement in Court
A group of preferred shareholders isn’t going down without a fight. Investors in West Chester’s QVC Group are pushing back against the company’s proposed bankruptcy restructuring plan,…
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WSJ: The Ultimate Guide to Philadelphia’s Semiquincentennial Celebrations
As the nation prepares to mark 250 years of independence, the city where it all started is pulling off something almost as ambitious as the…
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The Bold Legacy of Frank Furness, Philadelphia’s Most Unconventional Architect
He was a Civil War captain who charged into battle without hesitation, and when Frank Furness turned to architecture, he brought the same audacity to…
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WSJ: Philadelphia Eagles Overtake Lead as NFL’s Most Valuable Franchise
The Philadelphia Eagles now have the highest known valuation for any sports franchise in the United States at $8.3 billion, writes Andrew Beaton for The…
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Philadelphia’s Centennial Exposition 1876: The World’s Fair That Changed Everything
Philadelphia played a defining role in the history of world fairs by hosting the Centennial Exposition, the first official world’s fair in the United States,…
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WSJ: Philly Shipyard Faces Tough New Task in Ongoing Mission to Revive U.S. Shipbuilding
Hanwha Philly Shipyard, acquired by a South Korean firm last year, has a new objective in its mission to revive U.S. shipbuilding: producing a nuclear-powered…
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WSJ: Comcast Posts Higher First-Quarter Revenue After Stemming Broadband Subscriber Losses
Comcast beat Wall Street forecasts in the first quarter as the 2026 Winter Olympics and Super Bowl LX fueled record advertising gains while broadband customer…
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WSJ: Philadelphia Startup Raises $30M Towards Mission to Transform Rail Industry
Philadelphia startup Voltify, which was founded on the vision of transforming the rail industry by decarbonizing it, has raised $30 million in seed funding towards…
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WSJ: Local News Outlet Joins National Publications in Using AI for Reporting, Expanded Coverage
Reporters at newsrooms both locally and nationally are using artificial intelligence for a variety of reasons, and that includes The Philadelphia Inquirer, writes Alexandra Bruell…
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Grandson of Reese’s Founder Takes on Hershey, Defending Family Recipe
Brad Reese, the 70-year-old grandson of the man who invented Reese’s, has become Hershey’s most persistent critic, publicly defending the family recipe and the brand…
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Wall Street Journal: Amid Rising Prices, People Turn to Zillow Therapy to Go on Make-believe Real-Estate Hunts
With rising prices, low inventory, and high mortgage rates, more people are turning to Zillow therapy: make-believe real-estate hunts in the Philadelphia region that transport…
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WSJ: Why Philadelphia’s $150M Campaign to Revive Avenue of the Arts is a Risky One
Back in mid-January 2026, Philadelphia officially broke ground on its new $150 million Avenue of the Arts 2.0 campaign to revive the one-mile stretch of…
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Wall Street Journal: Urban Outfitters’ Rental Business Nuuly Surpasses 2025 Sales Target
Urban Outfitters‘ clothing rental service company, Nuuly, beat its 2025 sales target, allowing it to help Urban Outfitters’ overall growth, writes Jennifer Williams for The…
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WSJ: New Book Delves Into Careers of Two Players Who Led the Sixers To Most Recent NBA Championship
While the NBA was going through a down period during the 1970s, the American Basketball Association was thriving, thanks to its arguably two best players…
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WSJ: Philadelphia-Based Value Chain Five Below Expands Assortment with More Items Over $5
Philadelphia-based Five Below prices are creeping past $5, as the value retailer has recently added more items that surpass that threshold, with some priced at…













































