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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Philadelphia Businesses Have a Key Role to Play as Pennsylvania Prepares for 2026 Celebrations
As the entire state of Pennsylvania prepares to be the center of attention in 2026 as part of the celebrations honoring the 250th anniversary of…
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Power Up Your Business Through In-Person Networking & LinkedIn
Would you like to power up your Philly Area business and wake up winning as an entrepreneur who generates six figures to $3M annually? Say…
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Chris Parker Hired as New Manager for Cobbs Creek Golf Campus
Renovations totaling $150 million continue at the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus in West Philadelphia and Upper Darby, and now there’s a general manager, Christopher Parker,…
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Ambler Savings Bank Empowers Local Businesses with Diverse Lending Options
Celebrating 150 years in business, Ambler Savings Bank remains a paradigm of support for local businesses, offering a wide array of lending options tailored to…
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Phillies Name Independence Blue Cross as Team’s First Official Jersey Patch Partner
Independence Blue Cross, Philadelphia’s hometown health insurer for more than 85 years, has been named the Philadelphia Phillies’ Official Jersey Patch Partner. The news was…
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Five Trails in Your Neighborhood to Try Out This Summer
Did you know there are more than 411 miles of trails in the Greater Philadelphia region? That’s right, the Circuit Trails is an expansive network…
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Family Members Hope Remains Uncovered in Old City Will Solve Mystery of Former Philly Mayor Samuel Miles’ Grave
Andrea Miles and her father, Floyd, had been looking for the grave of their ancestor Col. Samuel Miles, a Revolutionary War officer and former Mayor…
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Holy Family University Adds Women’s Flag Football to Athletics Program
Holy Family University’s Department of Athletics has made the addition of women’s flag football, making it the first Philadelphia institution to add women’s flag football as…
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Delaware County Community College Calls for Entries for Juried Exhibition of Regional Emerging Artists
The call for entries is open for the gallery at Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) 215/610 CONTEMPORARY Juried Exhibition, an annual exhibition that features the work…
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Visionary Behind West Chester Restaurants Talks Success, Inspiration
Speer Madanat, the visionary behind Pizza West Chester, Steaks West Chester, and the upcoming Ice Cream West Chester, managed to achieve major success with his…
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Wells Fargo to Remove Its Name from South Philadelphia Sports Arena Next Year
Wells Fargo has announced that it will discontinue its naming rights deal with the Philadelphia sports arena when the bank’s contract expires next year, write…
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Jason Kelce Imparts Words of Wisdom to Eagles Starting Training
Jason Kelce delivered an emotional and enthusiastic speech via a video on X to Philadelphia Eagles players starting training at the NovaCare Center in Philadelphia.…
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Bubble Gum Is One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Exports: It Was Invented By Local Candy Accountant
One of Philadelphia’s biggest exports comes in a small but tasty package: bubble gum, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY. It was invented…
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Originally Scraped from a Dogwood in a Cemetery, This Yeast Knocks ‘em Dead at a Bucks County Brewery
Philly Sour, a new beer yeast found in a Philadelphia cemetery and isolated in the brewing sciences lab at the University of the Sciences, is…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Philadelphia FBI Agent is Co-Author of Book on 1988 Art Heist Case He Worked On
John Barelli, co-author of “Stealing the Show: A History of Art and Crime in Six Thefts,” has compiled a list of the five best books…
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The Hoagie May Have Actually Started in This Delaware County Spot
The Philadelphia hoagie is one of America’s most famous regional cold cut sandwiches and it may have started in Chester, writes Alex Mitchell for The…
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America’s Best Employers for Women Includes 1 From Delaware County
Seventeen of the nation’s best employers for women are in the Greater Philadelphia Area, and one of them is in Delaware County. Forbes named SAP…
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SCORE Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Regional Pitch Competition
Are you ready to take your product or service to the next level? This summer, be a part of SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition and…
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