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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Reworld, Citizens Battle Over Burning Philly’s Trash in Chester
Reworld, the owner of the Chester trash incinerator, spent $45,000 on lobbying to keep Philadelphia trash flowing to the city, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY.…
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Philadelphia Listed Among 5 Potential Host Cities for 2028 Democratic National Convention
Philadelphia has been named among five cities as frontrunners to potentially host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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New City Controller Report Reveals Price Tag for Philly’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
Philadelphia will spend $620 million on the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, which is roughly ten percent of the $6.8 billion budget that was approved for…
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Cobbs Creek Golf Course Comeback. What Is Open Today and What Opens in 2027
For years, local golfers have asked the same question. When will Cobbs Creek Golf Course, the historic public golf venue that sits in West Philadelphia…
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RYLA, Headquartered in Media, Makes Top Tech Company List
A social networking platform with its headquarters in Media Borough has been named a runner-up in Technical.ly’s annual RealLIST. RYLA is part of a…
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For First Time in Generations, Philadelphia’s Economy Ranks Among Nation’s Strongest
With the highest job growth of the 25 largest metropolitan areas last year, Philadelphia’s economy ranks among the strongest in the nation for the first…
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Widener University Hosts AI Week of Events Through March 5
Building on last year’s Artificial Intelligence Day event, Widener University will be hosting AI Week from March 2-5. Programming will center on continuing to have…
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Delco Scrabble Club Is Among the Nation’s Most Competitive
The Delco Scrabble Club, meeting weekly at the Riddle Village retirement community in Media, has played a key role in turning the Philadelphia region into…
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‘In Pursuit’ Docuseries Explores 400 Years of America’s History Through Philadelphia’s Lens
A new streaming series blends modern footage, historical reenactments, and interviews to tell the story of America through the lens of its birthplace, Philadelphia, writes…
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The Global Fight for American Freedom: 7 Immigrants Who Aided the Revolution
When we picture the American Revolution, names like George Washington or Benjamin Franklin often dominate the narrative. But the fight for independence depended on global…
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WCU Swimming & Diving Wins 38th Men’s Title and 23rd Women’s Title at 2026 PSAC Championships
West Chester University’s Swimming and Diving program capped another leading performance at the 2026 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Swimming Championships, with both the men’s…
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Task (and Delco) Will Be Coming Back for a Second Season, HBO Says
There will be new faces, but the Delco-centric crime thriller “Task” will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday. The first season, starring Mark…
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Several Bucks County Towns Make Big Strides Up Wealth Rankings
Several Bucks County municipalities have climbed the top 50 list in a regional income analysis, with some towns now staking a claim to the “Big…
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6 Delaware County Zip Codes Cracked the Top 1,000 Wealthiest in the US
Philadelphia-area ZIP Codes are well represented among the Wealthy 1000. These 1,000 ZIP Codes have some of the richest neighborhoods in the US, and six…
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Jackson Street Steaks in Media Brings City Cheesesteaks to the Suburbs
A new cheesesteak restaurant and bar coming to Media Borough will feature a European-inspired design and serve beers from the Meyers Brewing Company in Fishtown,…
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Shapiro Administration Invests $3.1M in State Funding to Upcoming Philadelphia Sporting Events
Pennsylvania and the administration of Governor Josh Shapiro is investing nearly $5 million to support the state’s upcoming sporting events, including $3.1 million to Philadelphia’s,…
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Radnor Investors Seek $15M for Spread Bagelry Expansion
Spread Bagelry is raising $15 million so it can open up to 18 new stores over two years in the region, writes Emma Dooling for…
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Greater Philadelphia Tops National Housing Market Price Growth in January
Greater Philadelphia saw the strongest home price growth among 40 major metro areas in January, with prices rising 8.6 percent year over year, writes Ryan…
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