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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Gov. Wolf Makes Friendly Wager on Super Bowl with Counterpart in Massachusetts
Gov. Tom Wolf has agreed to a friendly wager with his counterpart in Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker, on the outcome of Sunday’s Super Bowl between…
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Great Recession, Student Debt, Delayed Marriages, Tight Credit – They All Add Up to This
Home ownership among young adults – those 35 years old or younger – has dropped significantly in the past 10 years or more, writes Caitlin…
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Lack of Skilled Workers a Major Concern for Local Companies
Lack of skilled workers ahead of the coming hiring boom is one of the main concerns of Philadelphia-area companies, writes Bob Fernandez for the Philadelphia…
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Pennsylvania Rolls Out Red Carpet for Amazon with Most Generous Incentives Ever Offered
Pennsylvania is preparing what is perhaps its most generous incentive package to date to have Amazon select either Philadelphia or Pittsburgh as its second headquarters,…
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Enthusiasm, Concern Among Reactions as Region Makes Amazon’s Short List
Reaction to the news that Greater Philadelphia is one of the 20 cities/regions on Amazon’s short list for its second headquarters has run the gamut…
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New Report Brings SEPTA’s Billion-Dollar Trolley Plan Closer to Fruition
A new report published by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission brings SEPTA’s ambitious, billion-dollar plan to remake Philadelphia trolleys one step closer, writes Jason…
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Philadelphia One of Four Regions Selected for Global Identity Project
Philadelphia has been selected by the Brookings Institution as one of four regions that will participate in a project to help determine how to define…
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More Than 200,000 People in Suburban Philly Could Be Paying Too Much in Property Taxes
More than 200,000 homeowners in the Philadelphia suburbs, including in Chester and Delaware counties, could be paying too much in property taxes due to inaccurate…
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Two Superfund Sites in Delaware County Are Within Flood Zones
Fourteen Superfund sites in the Philadelphia area, including two in Delaware County, are within flood zones or areas susceptible to rising seas connected with climate…
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Four Nuns, Young Driver Miraculously Survive Horrific Car Crash in Bethel Township
Four nuns from Northeast Philadelphia and a young Delaware County driver miraculously survived a horrific car crash in Bethel Township last month, writes Barbara Boyer…
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New Wawa in D.C. the Chain’s Largest … for Now
Wawa has opened its largest store to date, this one in Washington, D.C., writes Stephanie Farr for the Philadelphia Inquirer. A string trio played in…
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Proposed Tax Bill Spurs Debate Among Politicians … and Realtors
Democrats and realtors say the Republican-proposed tax plan should sound alarm bells in suburbs surrounding Philadelphia, where home prices and property taxes can be high,…
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Marple Newtown Alum Named New President of Arcadia University
Ajay Nair, a graduate of Marple Newtown High School who grew up in Broomall, has been hired as the new president of Arcadia University, writes…
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Philly Suburbs Buck National Trend, Have Surplus of Homes for Sale
Outside of its walkable towns like Wayne, West Chester, and Kennett Square – where there are plenty of eager home buyers – the Philadelphia suburbs…
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Good Year for Greater Philadelphia’s Economy; Next Year May Be Even Better
While this was a good year for Philadelphia’s regional economy, next year could see Greater Philadelphia become even stronger, writes Joel Naroff for the Philadelphia…
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More Women with College Degrees Marrying Men Without Them
More women with college degrees are marrying working-class men without them, as the divide between males and females with degrees continues to widen, writes Alfred…
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For ‘Cool Tenants’ Only: Wawa Considering New Location Across from Independence Hall
Wawa is considering an expansion to another location in Center City, just across from Independence Hall, writes Stephanie Farr for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Wawa may…
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Radnor’s Brandywine Realty Pitches Philadelphia, Austin Properties for Amazon HQ2
Radnor’s Brandywine Realty Trust has sent two submissions to Amazon, one for Philadelphia and one for Austin, Texas, as locations for the highly coveted Amazon…
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