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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Iconic ‘Rocky’ Statue Coming to Philadelphia International Airport
The iconic Rocky statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is getting a sequel, mirroring the film that inspired it, with a second casting planned…
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Comcast Fights Back to Keep Internet Customers with New Guarantees and Perks
Philadelphia-based Comcast has been exploring ways to reverse its internet customer exodus, which includes price guarantees and a free mobile line, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch…
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DCCC Student from Chester County Awarded $5,000 Dunkin’ Scholarship
Needah-e-Fatema Hafeezali Gangji of Malvern, a 2025 graduate of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been awarded a 2025 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. Gangji is…
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Amtrak Set to Debut New NextGen Acela High-Speed Trains in Philadelphia
After several years of delays, Amtrak is expected to debut its new, redesigned Acela high-speed trains in Philadelphia later this month, writes Mike D’Onofrio for…
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Local Developer Carl Dranoff, Dwight City Group Join Forces to Repurpose UArts’ Anderson Hall
Prominent Philadelphia developer Carl Dranoff is partnering with Dwight City Group to convert the former University of the Arts’ Anderson Hall into apartments as an…
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Philadelphia is a City of Rivers, Now Advocates Aim to Turn Its Waterways Into the Next Great Playground
Philadelphia is home to numerous rivers, and now a group of advocates hopes to transform the city’s waterways into its next great playground, writes Kyle…
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Home Sellers Cut Prices on Roughly Quarter of June Listings in Philadelphia Region
Home sellers in the Philadelphia region lowered prices on about 24 percent of listings in June, during a time when the market is typically busy…
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How Former NBC10 News Anchor Rosemary Connors Made Successful Transition Into Construction
Rosemary Connors made a name for herself in Philadelphia as a journalist, spending 15 years as an anchor at NBC10. Last year, she parted ways…
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Enjoy Some Pop Up Gelato with Delaware County Ties
A home-grown family pizza business, Cocco’s Pizza, in Delaware County added a gelato shop next to their Primos business in 2011, and now there’s a…
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Teen Destination Claire’s Could Close at the Springfield Mall
Delaware County teens may need to go elsewhere to have their ears pierced, as Claire’s, a low-cost jewelry and accessory retailer in the Springfield Mall,…
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Drexel Happiness Lab Maps Philadelphia’s Happiest Spots
Drexel University professor Eric Zillmer, director of Drexel’s Happiness Lab, recently published a map of the 28 happiest places in Philadelphia, based on a project…
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Long-term Unemployment & LinkedIn: Strategies for Job Seekers Beyond Six Months
Long-term unemployment is typically defined as being without work for six months or more, and is a reality that many professionals face. I experienced it…
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PECO Awards More Than $200,000 to 20 Local Projects Improving Open Spaces
PECO recently honored the 20 municipalities and nonprofit organizations selected earlier this year as recipients of the 2025 PECO Green Region Open Space Program. The…
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Delaware County Leadership Profile: Chris Heffernan, CEO, dlivrd
Chris Heffernan, CEO of dlivrd, a Horsham-based last-mile delivery and logistics firm that connects restaurants around the world with independent local drivers for on-demand meal…
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Penn State alumnus Dax Frakes joins Brandywine Alumni Society board
Penn State alumnus Dax Frakes, class of 2011, has joined the Brandywine Alumni Society as a board member, bringing his passion for community, mentorship and…
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7 Philly Area Housing Trends You Should Consider If You’re Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home this Summer
Philadelphia’s housing market has been doing a slow shuffle for the past year, never quite stalling, never quite sprinting. But as we hit the heart…
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DCCC Welcomes Chef Jonathan Fike as Director of Culinary
Chef Jonathan Fike, a seasoned Culinary Professional with over two decades of experience, is the new Director of Culinary at Delaware County Community College (DCCC).…
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WCU’s Center for STEM Inclusion Launches Sector Analysis Survey Throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania
As technology accelerates and industries rapidly transform, an alignment needs to occur between the skills today’s students are acquiring and the competencies tomorrow’s employers will…
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