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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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At Philadelphia-Based Honeygrow, AI is Proving to Be a Game-Changer
Back in 2012, honeygrow opened its first location at 16th and Sansom streets in Center City Philadelphia. Founder Justin Rosenberg wanted to create a new…
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How a 1775 Meeting At a Philadelphia Tavern Launched America’s First Antislavery Society
The first meeting of an antislavery society in the United States was held in a Philadelphia tavern in 1775 and was recently commemorated at the…
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Philadelphia Woman Becomes First American to Win Gold Medal at Cheesemonger Olympic Competition
An American has taken home a gold medal at the Mondial du Fromage — or “Cheesemonger Olympics” for the first time since the competition was…
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This Philadelphia Couple Has A 50-Plus Year Love Story, and It All Started With an Ad and a Computer
The concept of dating through the use of a computer didn’t really catch on for most of society until around the 1990s, but one Philadelphia…
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A Chestnut Hill Cidery Named Top 5 Cidery in the Nation by USA Today
There are more than 1,000 hard cideries in the United States, according to the American Cider Association. As more people have looked for beer alternatives,…
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Washington Post: Oldest Surviving U.S. Warship, the Philadelphia, Receives 250th-Birthday Makeover
Philadelphia, the oldest United States surviving intact warship, which was sunk by the British in battle in 1776, is undergoing a makeover ahead of the…
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Why Benjamin Franklin Chose Philadelphia: How a Boston Childhood Led Him to America’s Greatest Colonial City
Benjamin Franklin’s story usually begins with the famous scenes: the lightning rod, the Pennsylvania Gazette, the founding of the American Philosophical Society, or the long…
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Recent Court Ruling and Venezuelan Upheaval Could Transfer 300-Acre Delaware River Island to Trump Donor
The recent U.S. court rulings and political developments in Venezuela could end up with the transfer of ownership of New Jersey’s Petty’s Island from Venezuela…
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This 93-Year-Old Woman from Wales Flew Across the World to Philadelphia to Meet the Mummers
Two years ago, ”Queen Mumm” Avril Davidge became obsessed with the annual Mummers Parade, and this year, the 93-year-old grandmother from Wales got to see…
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PHILADELPHIA Today’s Top 10 Stories of 2025: The Posts Our Readers Loved Most
PHILADELPHIA Today would like to wish our subscribers, readers, partners, and neighbors a happy and healthy New Year. As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve…
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Why Broad Street Is Such a Big Part of the Mummers Parade’s Identity
The Mummers Parade, which has been an annual New Year’s Day staple in Philadelphia since 1901, has a rich history. From the very beginning, the…
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How Did Philadelphia Beat Out 40 Other Locations for DrinkPak’s Newest Manufacturing Facility?
Philadelphia is the city that canned beverage company DrinkPak chose to build its new coast-to-coast manufacturing network, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Penn Community Bank Named to Newsweek’s Best Regional Banks for Third Consecutive Year
Penn Community Bank has once again been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions for 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This marks the third consecutive…
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Historic Merger Set for Temple University and Library Company of Philadelphia
The Library Company of Philadelphia, established in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin, will merge with Temple University, linking the university’s research and grant-writing initiatives with the…
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Philadelphia Named One of World’s Worst Cities for Traffic Congestion
The 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard from INRIX has listed Philadelphia as one of the most congested cities both in the United States and globally, writes…
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Manor College Hires New Vice President of Finance and Facilities
Manor College recently welcomed Shelley Johnson, CPA, MBA, as its new Vice President of Finance and Facilities. Johnson officially began his new role on Oct.…
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Washington Post Includes Fairmount Park on List of 7 Best U.S. City Parks
The United States is filled with several city parks that are worth planning a trip around and one is right here in Philadelphia, writes Hannah…
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The Philadelphia Editor Who Made Thanksgiving a National Tradition
Did you know one woman’s determination turned Thanksgiving into a beloved national holiday? Sarah Josepha Hale, a trailblazing editor in 19th-century Philadelphia, convinced Abraham Lincoln…
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