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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Harrah’s Steps Up, Agrees to Casino Tax Deal as Chester Avoids Financial Disaster
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack is not rolling the dice on the future of Chester; casino leaders have struck a deal with Delaware County Council…
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Pearl Harbor Sent Delaware County into Action
Well before the afternoon news of Pearl Harbor’s disaster on Dec. 7, 1941 sent Delaware County and the rest of Philadelphia into a frenzy, local…
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East Lansdowne Offers Great Investment Potential
While East Lansdowne might be tiny, covering only 0.2 square miles, its real estate market offers great investment potential, writes Alan Heavens for the Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia Gets Its Largest Wawa Yet; Grand Opening Set for Today
Wawa will have a grand opening of its largest location to date in Philadelphia today at 20th and Market streets, writes Dan McQuade for Philadelphia…
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Three Redevelopment Projects in Delaware County Receive Millions in Assistance from State
The retail corridor project along Upper Darby’s 69th Street is among the recipients of the latest round of grant awards from the state’s redevelopment assistance program,…
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Delco Residents Now Have Much Higher Tax Burden Than Their City Neighbors
According to a recent study, the benefit of less-burdensome taxes that the suburbs once held over the city is shrinking, writes Caitlin McCabe for the…
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Down 1.7 Inches of Precipitation, Delaware County Much Drier Than Usual
Despite hurricane-ravaged coasts, inland areas of New Jersey have devolved into severe drought that now threatens to spread into southeastern Pennsylvania. “The entire southeast part…
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Broomall Native Leads Massive CalAtlantic Merger in Philly
Broomall native Chris Gillen’s 22 years of homebuilding experience prepared him just in time to lead the nation’s new fourth-largest homebuilder through its opening chapter.…
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Quiet Chester Heights Starting to Make Noise
It’s slow going, but Chester Heights is starting to wake up and break free from past zoning constraints to make some noise in the real…
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Washington Post: Pressure Mounts in Philadelphia Suburbs as Election Draws Near
As the presidential election nears its final week, the pressure on Donald Trump to close the gap in several key Philadelphia suburbs is mounting. His…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike, America’s First Limited Access, Divided Superhighway, Turns 76
The number 76 is special to those of us who live in the Delaware Valley. The digits call to mind the signing of the Declaration…
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Delaware County Briefly: Springfield Educational Foundation, Devereux Foundation, and CASA Youth Advocates
Springfield Area Educational Foundation The Springfield Area Educational Foundation will host the Philadelphia Boys Choir for a seasonal, full-length concert on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016…
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Delco Home to Two of the Top-Performing Public Schools in the State
Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Education released School Performance Profile scores that measure the academic progress of 2,860 public schools across the state, writes…
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Glenolden Resident Finds Solace from Painful Past by Singing the Blues
Glenolden resident Frank Bey has been wowing listeners for decades with beautiful, soulful blues that come from memories of growing up in rural Georgia at…
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Upper Darby Native the Pioneer of Affordable Housing in North Philly
An Upper Darby native who once taught GED classes at a community center in 1986 has since taught herself and others who’ve struggled to find…
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Philly Metro Area Has GDP Comparable to Iran, Greater Than Thailand, Egypt
Despite the turmoil the United States’ economy has endured throughout the last decade, we still have by far the world’s biggest economy, writes Scott Beyer…
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Broomall’s Grayson School One of Six Winners of Philadelphia Area’s Stellar StartUps Competition
Although there was no prize money or investors waiting for them in the winners’ circle, nearly 100 of the region’s early-stage companies entered this summer’s…
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Newton Square Resident, Kin of 10th U.S. President, Dies at 95
Newtown Square resident F. Hastings Griffin Jr. – a Philadelphia trial lawyer, star athlete, and singer – died from heart disease on Sept. 18 at…
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