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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New $15 an Hour Wage Hike Initiated July 1 at Elwyn
Elwyn launched its new Living Wage initiative July 1, guaranteeing direct support employees a base wage of at least $15 an hour by 2021. On…
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Time for a Philly Swim in the Delaware? Not Yet, But River’s A Lot Cleaner Than It Used to Be
The Delaware River watershed was once so toxic it killed fish, and could be smelled by pilots from 5,000 feet up, writes Michaela Winberg for…
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A Stranger’s Advice Turned Her Life Around, Pointed Her to Swarthmore College, and a Career.
A stranger’s $50 tip and advice convinced this Philly bakery worker to return to college. Then she soared, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Delco Firm Seeks Second Facility As Demand for Its Recycled Glass Product Grows
A Delaware County company that turns old glass into a stone-like product for construction projects raised $10 million to open a second facility outside the…
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Wawa Closing in on 7-Elevens in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia proper, Wawa is closing in on its competitor—7-Eleven, writes Danya Henninger for billypenn.com. The 7-Eleven store has been the Philly market leader for…
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Meet One of Philly Basketball’s ‘Royal First Families’
On a wall near a stairwell, there’s a picture of Joe and Patti Arcidiacono’s fourth child, Ryan, celebrating Villanova’s 2016 national championship with coach Jay…
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New York Hotel Management Firm Opens Office in Drexel Hill
A New York hotel development and management company has set up its mid-Atlantic headquarters in Drexel Hill, with the goal of increasing its team as…
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Walk for the Wounded Brings Comfort and Remembrance
Seven years after his son was killed in Afghanistan, Charlie Strange of Philadelphia looked out at the crowds at the Walk for the Wounded and…
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Radnor-Based Avantor IPO Most Valuable Seen in Years
Avantor, a drug-laboratory equipment and chemical supplier, began trading on the New York Stock Exchange Friday, raising about $3 billion for investors with an initial…
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2 Delco Business Owners Grateful to Small Business Champion For Help Provided
A “small business champion” has spent 25 years helping women in the Philadelphia area start businesses, including two in Delaware County, writes Diane Mastrull for…
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The Wright Steps: ’ I Was Not Going to Give Up’
In 2004, his father was shot and killed. In 2014, his brother met the same fate. In 2015, he flunked out of college. And on…
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Urgent Care Center in Springfield Will Focus on Children’s Medical Needs
A pediatric urgent care center is coming to Springfield in the fall, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. PM Pediatrics, a New York-based operator…
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Historic Home With Frank Furness Library For Sale in Wallingford.
Lindenshade, a historic home with a library designed by legendary architect Frank Furness, is for sale, writes Clara Lefton for Philadelphia Business Journal. The home, at…
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Haverford High Earns Governor’s Award for 85 Percent Student Voter Registration Success
Haverford High School recently received the Governor’s Civic Engagement Award at the gold level for registering 85 percent or more of eligible students to vote,…
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For Flexible Flyers, Startup Has Great Philly Deals
A new startup company called Moonfish finds cheap deals on flights leaving out of Philadelphia International Airport, writes David Murrell for phillymag.com. George Zeng, a…
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Neumann Graduates Urged to Embrace Service and Compassion As They Head Out Into the World
The Class of 2019 cheered for classmates and celebrated with their families at Neumann University’s 53rd Commencement Exercises on May 11. The new graduates heard…
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Celebrating World’s Second-Oldest Democratic Constitution
They gathered at the 1724 Courthouse in Chester May 4 to celebrate the 228th anniversary of Poland’s Constitution, writes Colin Ainsworth for Daily Times. Members…
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As Pennsylvanians, Here’s How Stressed We Are
Pennsylvania is the 17th-most stressed state nationwide and Philadelphia is 39th among the 100 most stressed cities in America, according to a recently published analysis…
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