United States
The United States is a diverse nation of 50 states, known for its cultural influence, economic power, natural wonders, and democratic values, offering vast opportunities and global leadership.
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Longtime Fairmount Restaurant Owner Sells, New Restaurant Set to Come In Soon
Salvatore De Cristofaro, the longtime chef and owner of Figs in Fairmount, has sold his BYOB to veteran private chef and cooking instructor Landi Prendi,…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the 10 Smartest Cities in the United States, New Study Finds
A new study ranking the smartest cities in the United States has Philadelphia ranked at number 10, according to Andreea Neculae for CoworkingCafe. The rankings…
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From Beiler’s to Isgro, Philadelphia’s Bakery Scene Earns National Recognition
Baking has a prominent role for people nationally and across the globe and its popularity as a cooking technique has led to a multitude of…
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Why Virginia Retirees Are Choosing Freedom Village Over Northern Virginia’s High Cost of Living
For decades, Northern Virginia has been a powerhouse for technology, government contracting, and data centers. It’s an ideal location for ambitious professionals and workers in…
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Hanwha Philly Shipyard Aims to Hire Up to 10,000 Workers, Quadrupling Workforce
South Korea-based Hanwha plans to quadruple its workforce at the Philadelphia Navy Yard shipyard, by aiming to hire up to 10,000 workers over the next…
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Michigan-Born Yemeni Coffee Chain Expanding to Philadelphia, First Location to Open in Old City
Qahwah House, the Yemeni coffee chain, is expanding to Philadelphia as it aims to make its debut in the region with a new coffee shop…
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St. Joe’s Prep Receives Largest Donation Ever Given to a U.S. Catholic High School
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School recently received a massive $74 million gift, an amount that points to being the largest donation ever gifted to a Catholic…
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Fishtown’s Evil Genius Beer Co. Acquires Recently Shuttered San Francisco-Based National Beer Brand
Evil Genius Beer. Co. out of Fishtown has acquired 21st Amendment Brewery as it aims to revive the recently-shuttered San Francisco-based national brand, writes Michael…
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Central Bucks High School East Graduate Publishes Best-Selling Book
Dan Wang, a Central Bucks East High School graduate, recently wrote a book that was featured on The New York Times’ bestsellers list for two weeks in…
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New York-Based Liquor-Infused Ice Cream Brand Opening First Philadelphia Location
Tipsy Scoop, the New York-based brand known for its liquor-infused ice cream, will be opening its first Philadelphia location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia…
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Pennsylvania May Soon Designate a New ‘Migratory Bird’
Pennsylvania is considering ending its status as the only state without a state bird by designating the scarlet tanager as its official “migratory bird,” writes…
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This Philly Organization is Helping Ensure Local Public Schools Are Adequately Funded
Philadelphia, like many major cities across the nation, is seeing an underfunding of public schools, and one organization is hard at work as it aims…
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Dutch Royal Couple, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, Pay Visit to Philadelphia
Philadelphia felt a bit more royal on April 13, as the king of queen of the Netherlands paid a visit to the city during the…
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Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants
America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses. Visiting places like these can feel like taking a…
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5 Places Where Washington Slept: A County-by-County Journey Across the Delaware Valley
You can’t have driven anywhere around the Delaware Valley without passing a place where George Washington is reported to have spent the night. From riverbank…
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America’s Oldest Stadium in Philadelphia Still Hosts Record Crowds After 130 Years
The University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field has celebrated 130 years as the nation’s first stadium, hosting events and attracting record crowds throughout its history, writes…











































