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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American Airlines Restarts PHL Flagship Lounge Project
American Airlines was just about to start work on its Flagship Lounge, a dedicated business class lounge, for Philadelphia International Airport. Then COVID hit. Now…
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West Chester University Welcomes Largest First-Year Class
West Chester University’s 2023-2024 academic year begins with the first classes of the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 28. A Golden Welcome to all those…
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Lansdowne at Center of Hunt for Secret Nazi Diary
(This article first appeared in DELCO.Today on April 8, 2016.) Robert Wittman, the head of the FBI’s art-crime team in Philadelphia, has collaborated with Pulitzer…
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American Community Journals Seeks Experienced Editors to Join Its Fast-Growing Team
American Community Journals (ACJ) — the parent company of VISTA Today, MONTCO Today, DELCO Today, BUCKSCO Today, and PHILADELPHIA Today — is riding a tidal…
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Tapster Comes to Center City, a Self-Service Bar with 54 Taps
Tapster, a new bar that recently opened in Center City, is welcoming patrons with an airy and light-filled atmosphere and 54 self-service taps, writes Michael…
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Holy Family University to Host Grand Opening of New Saxbys Location Next Week
Holy Family University becomes the newest location of Saxbys, a campus dining establishment, on Aug. 28 when doors open at 7 AM in the Education…
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Woman’s Norwood Restaurant Honors Late Brother, Manny
Christiana Ruiz has opened Manny Vibez restaurant in Norwood in honor of her beloved older brother, Manny, who passed away a year ago, writes Pete…
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Local Businesses Weigh In on Modern Office Layouts and Hybrid Workforce Privacy and Productivity
More than half of employees overhear confidential information at the office. That’s a startling number, isn’t it? It’s a concern that local businesses are taking…
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Nottingham-Based Herr’s Chooses Winner of ‘Flavored by Philly’ Contest
The long-awaited moment has arrived, after an exciting journey of taste testing and enthusiastic voting in the Herr’s #FlavoredbyPhilly contest, the momentous verdict is here.…
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Bookworms Invited to the First-ever Independent Bookstore Crawl
Lovers of books who have a lot of energy can join an independent bookstore crawl Saturday, Aug. 26, by visiting more than two dozen participating…
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Drexel Hill Man Receives Invitation to Trump September Fundraiser
Rich Pruett of Drexel Hill has received a unique invitation. Pruett is in possession of an invitation to attend a Sept. 14 fundraising event for…
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Wallingford Woman Launches Teen Theater Progam in Ireland
A Wallingford woman, Pam Monaco, has taken her positive musical theater experience on the road with a “first-of-its-kind” musical theater program for Irish teens, writes…
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Drexel University and Peirce College Collaborating to Support Career Transitions for Adults
Drexel University and Peirce College are working together to expand access for adult learners interested in advancing their education and preparing a more diverse talent…
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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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Recalling an Early Bruce Springsteen at Widener University
In 1972, Art Reilly, a combat photographer who had served 19 months in Vietnam, “didn’t know Bruce Springsteen from a hole in the wall“. But…
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Growing Philadelphia Granola Brand Looking to Catapult to Next Level
Philadelphia-based OT Foods, a granola brand that grew 55 percent last year, is hoping to take things to the next level with a possible major…
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Drop in Popularity of Her Name Makes Philadelphia Teen a Rare Young Members of L.I.N.D.A. Club
Due to a huge drop in the use of the once mega-popular name, seventeen-year-old Linda Jack of Philadelphia is one of the rare young members…
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Breaking Barriers: Kelly Ireland’s Impact in the Plumbing Industry
Kelly Ireland, also known as the “tiny plumber girl,” is getting noticed in the male-dominated plumbing industry. The Ridley Park resident is a master plumber…
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