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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Elysium Marketing Group Pro Offers Tips for Franchisors Looking to Boost Their Brands
Elyse Lupin, president and founder of Elysium Marketing Group in Ambler, has seven practical tactics for franchisors looking to raise the visibility of their brands.…
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The Tina Feys: Band Names Itself After Upper Darby Comedian
Upper Darby’s Tina Fey has a musical fan in Cincinnati, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Though Logan Nichols has never met Fey, he’s…
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Why the Right Banking Partner Is Key When Growing Your Business
S. Walter Packaging is a true legacy brand — a custom packaging solutions company founded in Philadelphia in 1904 by Simon Walter with a focus…
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Celeb Chef Guy Fieri Makes King of Prussia Mall Fast-Food Debut
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is bringing his chain of branded fast-food outlets — Chicken Guy — to the King of Prussia Mall. Justin Heinze stayed…
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Upper Darby Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood Retires Dec. 1, 2019
After 55 years in law enforcement, Upper Darby’s colorful police superintendent Michael Chitwood announced he is retiring, writes Anthony R. Wood and Joseph A. Gambardello…
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It’s Not a Potato, Not Irish, and You Can Get Them at Oh Ryan’s
Green beer and parades may be the first things that spring to mind for St. Patrick’s Day, but in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Delaware County…
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Weekend Wanderer: Don’t Make Me Scuba Dive, Part Two
You may remember I’m certifying in open-water scuba diving. You may also remember I’m afraid of swimming over large objects, like whales or a shipwreck. …
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A Success in Upper Darby, Pride Parade Planned for Delco
Delaware County hosts its’ first-ever LGBTQ Pride parade June 3 in Media, with a festival to follow June10, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The Delaware…
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Philadelphia Boys and Girls Choirs Challenge Their Kansas City Counterparts to Canned Goods Contest
During Super Bowl week last month, the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Philadelphia Girls Choir got into the competitive spirit by challenging the Kansas City Allegro…
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Photography Exhibition by Haverford College Professor Exposes Obscured, Unacknowledged History of Slave Trade
A solo photography exhibition by Haverford College professor William Earle Williams exposes the silenced and unacknowledged history of the slave trade, according to a story…
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WCU Alumni Featured on Today Show and NBC News for Critical Efforts in Education
West Chester University alumni Michael Flemming ’14 and Marsalis Chism ‘17, Martin Luther King High teachers, were recently featured on the Today Show’s Sunday Spotlight…
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Short ‘Horror’ 2019 Film by Local Photographer Aims to Turn Everyone into Spotted Lanternfly Exterminators
A new, Halloween-ready short horror movie by photographer Mike Allebach aims to get people in the mood to kill spotted lanternflies, the invasive pests that…
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Median Home Sales Price in Philly Region Continues to Drop
Homebuyers in the Philadelphia region can finally breathe a little easier as the metro area’s home sales price went down four percent in January compared…
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See Which Delco Firm Made a US Top 100 Largest Employer List
A Delaware County company made Forbes’ list of the top 100 largest employers in the US, writes Ryan Muligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The international…
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Local Companies See Gains and Losses From Ukraine War
Not surprisingly, Boeing’s Ridley Park helicopter factory has seen an uptick in orders as a result of the Ukraine war, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for…
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These are the Ten Black-owned Philadelphia Restaurants NBA.com Says Should Not Be Missed
Black History Month is the perfect time to spotlight some Black-owned restaurants in NBA cities, and Philadelphia has eight that are especially notable, writes NBA.com:…
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City Ave. District Marks Mar. 8 International Women’s Day with 6abc ‘Empower Hour’
The City Ave. District is holding a Mar. 8 “Empower Hour” discussion at the 6abc studio, 4100 City Line Avenue. One hundred percent of the…
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Pennsylvania Teens Could Get Driver’s License a Year Earlier
If approved, a new bipartisan proposal would allow Pennsylvania teen drivers to receive their driver’s license a year earlier, writes Renatta Signorini for Trib Live.…
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