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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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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Significant Number of Jersey Shore Property Owners from Wayne, Newtown Square
An astonishing number of residents of West Chester, Malvern, Wayne, and Newtown Square have a second property along the Jersey Shore, according to a staff…
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Demographic Change in Philadelphia Suburbs to Impact Presidential Election
The demographics of the vote-rich Philadelphia suburbs continue to change, making the region an important battleground in November’s presidential election, writes Maddie Hanna and Michaelle…
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Beloved by Tina Fey, Pica’s in Upper Darby Celebrates Six Decades of Success
Upper Darby’s Pica’s Restaurant is celebrating six decades of making delicious pizzas enjoyed by both young and old in Delaware County, writes Victor Fiorillo for…
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Aston Teen’s Business Success Illustrates Power of Young Entrepreneurs Academy
In just two years, Shreyas Parab of Aston went from a shy, unassuming teenager to a confident businessman, whose novelty ties have sold for almost…
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A Quarter-Billion Dollars Later, Two Finally Become One at King of Prussia Mall
Yes, we understand that the King of Prussia Mall is a Montgomery County landmark. But it has been drawing visitors from Delaware County for so…
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Sunoco’s Eminent Domain Rights Upheld by Commonwealth Court
Sunoco Logistics Partners saw its powers to take private property through eminent domain for its Mariner East Pipeline project in Delaware County recently upheld by…
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It’s a New World after Tech Bubble Burst, as CEO of Radnor’s Safeguard Scientifics Talks Risk, Patience
Stephen Zarrilli, CEO of Radnor-based venture capital firm Safeguard Scientifics, faces each day with an endless supplies of patience and nerves of steel, writes Jane…
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Archdiocese Pulls Out of Deal to Sell Coveted, Undeveloped Land in Marple
Two years after negotiations began, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced that it is pulling out of a deal to sell 213 acres along Sproul…
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Search Is on for Substitute Teachers in Delaware County and Beyond
School administrators in Delaware County and the Greater Philadelphia area are struggling to find ways of overcoming the worst shortage of substitute teachers the region…
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Concordville McDonalds Franchisee Passes the Reins to Third Generation
The operator of 11 McDonald’s franchises, including the one in Concordville, will soon undergo a leadership change as the family’s patriarch, Les Dukart, retires at…
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Radio, Television Host Michael Smerconish Tells Widener Graduates to ‘Show Up Where You’re Not Invited’
Bucks County native and Villanova resident Michael Smerconish – the popular radio and television host, author, and lawyer – addressed the graduates of Widener University…
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