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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Oil Pipeline Running Through the Suburbs to Get New Purpose
A $189 million deal between Talen Energy and New Jersey Resources will convert the oil pipeline that runs through the Philadelphia suburbs to deliver natural…
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Airport Vendors in Delco Unaffected by City’s Soda Tax Also Raise Prices
Vendors in the Delaware County portion of Philadelphia International Airport who have not been affected by the city’s soda tax have also raised their prices,…
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Drexel Hill Resident Discusses Her Sexism Experiment That Went Viral
Drexel Hill’s Nicole Hallberg and Philadelphia’s Martin Schneider saw a huge change in the way their clients treated them when they switched genders and communicated…
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Eliminating Gerrymandering Would Help the Local Economy
Pennsylvania’s Seventh Congressional District that includes parts of Chester and Delaware counties has long been a textbook example of gerrymandering, writes Joel Naroff for the…
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Homecoming for Couple Who Met at Radnor High School Includes Home Makeover
Colleen and Collin Whelan’s homecoming included the renovation of their 1905 home in the North Wayne Historic District, writes Sally Downey for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Philly a Legitimate Contender to Land Amazon’s Second Headquarters
Philadelphia is currently considering the scope of tax incentives it can offer to Amazon in its bid for the e-commerce giant’s second headquarters, writes Mark…
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Barges with Relief Supplies Depart from Eddystone, Bound for Puerto Rico
Barges filled with shipping containers of food and water have set off from Eddystone, bound for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, writes Linda Loyd for the Philadelphia…
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Philly Gets Team in New eSports League, a Topic of Discussion at Upcoming Speaker Series
Philadelphia will soon put together a band of unlikely heroes to battle for the future of global eSports. Home to hundreds of thousands of Overwatch…
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Region Boasts Options for Amazon’s New Headquarters
America’s go-to online retailer could really click with a second headquarters in Philadelphia, and both Malvern’s Liberty Property Trust and King of Prussia are in…
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Villanova Prof Digs Into I-95 Rain Garden Project
It’s not a hobby, nor is it a source of fresh produce. But Villanova University Urban Stormwater Partnership Chairman Robert Traver is planting big gardens…
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Chief Economist for Moody’s Analytics: Public Infrastructure Needs Immediate Attention
There are few things that all sides can agree on in today’s polarized political environment, but the dire need for action regarding the nation’s public…
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Delaware County Council Joins Gov. Wolf to Discuss SAP Expansion
Delaware County Councilman Dave White, Governor Tom Wolf, State Senator Tom McGarrigle, and State Representative Chris Quinn recently met with SAP North America President Jennifer…
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Penn State Brandywine Adds First Residence Hall to Campus
Penn State has introduced residence halls to its Abington and Brandywine campuses for the first time, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Two weeks…
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Suburban Real Estate Market Sizzles; Where Have Housing Prices in Delco Increased the Most?
Following years of sluggishness, the real estate market in the Philadelphia suburbs is finally experiencing the recovery it needs, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia…
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Utilities Stock Analyst Sees Lucrative Investments in Philadelphia Area
Michael Gaugler, the utilities stock analyst who recently rejoined financial planner Janney Montgomery Scott, believes that water and gas companies in the Philadelphia area are…
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Big Prizes Lure Gamers to Aston for eSports Event
Gamers flocked to Delaware County over the weekend, drawn by the $65,000 prize pool during an eSports event at Sun Center Studios in Aston, writes…
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As State’s Population Shrinks, ‘Its Urban-Rural Divide One of the Most Brazen in America’
Pennsylvania’s population has shrunk for the first time in more than three decades, with deaths and move-outs outnumbering births and move-ins by 8,000, writes Joseph…
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Where Does Your Dry Cleaner Rate in Terms of Quality, Price?
Finding a good dry cleaner can often be a time consuming and frustrating process that could also cost you a treasured outfit in the process,…
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