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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2 Friends Take Nostalgic 16 Philly-Area Mall Tour in One Saturday
Two friends reminisced about better mall days as they toured 16 Philadelphia-area malls in a day, including stops at the MacDade Mall, Springfield Mall, and…
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Five September Events to Kick Off Fall in Chester County
September events across Chester County offer residents the perfect way to wrap up the summer and head into fall, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line…
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Home Builder Discusses Why It’s So Expensive to Build Houses in Bucks County
Andrew Kaye, former president of the Home Builders Association of Bucks County, who now leads a residential development company operating in the five-county Philadelphia area,…
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New Court Filing Reveals How Much Medical Jet Crash in Northeast Philadelphia Has Cost Taxpayers
The City of Philadelphia has filed a new court document that unveils just how much the January 2025 medical jet crash has cost taxpayers, write…
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Herr’s Plans to Sell 123 Acres of East Nottingham Land for “Herr’s Farm” Project
Nottingham-based snack company Herr’s plans to sell over one hundred acres of Nottingham land for the new Herr’s Farm project, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia…
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Greater Philadelphia’s Construction Moves From Multifamily Development to Data Centers
The construction focus in Greater Philadelphia has shifted significantly, moving from an apartment boom to large data centers in suburban areas, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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Toll Brothers Temporarily Stops Sales at $2M Lyondale Meadows Homes in Newtown
Toll Brothers temporarily halted sales at its 45-home Lyondale Meadows community in Newtown, with prices starting at $1.6 million, after demand was overwhelming, writes Paul…
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Enjoying Fall in the Philly Area
Autumn is the best time of the year. That’s, um, not an opinion. Think about it. It’s cool enough to be outside without insects or…
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3 Delaware County Communities Make Philly Area List of Most Expensive Homes
The average home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2 percent higher than the year before. Location, size, age, and condition all…
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West Philadelphia Neighborhood Transforms After Years of Crime, Thanks to Community Partnership
The West Philadelphia community at 52nd and Arch streets have seen a reduction in crime after it has spent years plagued by it, write Hayden…
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At PHL: New Safety System Prevents Planes From Overrunning Runway
Philadelphia International Airport has added a runway safety feature as part of upgrades there, writes Josh Sanders and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. An…
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Swifties Ecstatic Over Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Engagement
Not sure if you’ve heard, but Jason Kelce’s brother just got engaged. Not sure who the woman is. Think she’s some kind of an entertainer.…
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What You Get for $350,000 in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware County
What does $350,000 get you across the Delaware Valley? The answer changes depending on where you look. In Bristol, it’s a mid-century ranch reworked for…
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Harcum College Dental Clinic Earns Top Recognition for Community Impact
The Dental Clinic at Harcum College has been independently recognized for its exceptional contributions to expanding access to healthcare. According to Impact Genome, a national…
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Xfinity Live! to Undergo Name Change This Fall
Xfinity Live!, the popular South Philadelphia sporting dining and entertainment destination, will soon go by a new name, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC10 Philadelphia. This…
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‘Prendie’ Alums Embrace Beloved Building’s Next Chapter as a DCCC Education and Training Center
For its many alumnae in Greater Philadelphia, the closing of Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill in 2012 felt like losing a second home.…
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Philadelphia’s Largest Office Property to Go Up For Sale, Conversion Likely to Follow
Centre Square, the largest office property in Philadelphia, will soon go up for sale two years after it was foreclosed, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow.…
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Delaware County Leadership: Richard Vague, President, Widehall
Richard Vague, President of Widehall LLC and Author, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Texas, moving frequently for his father’s job, working his…
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