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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Immaculata University Awarded Grant To Support Parenting Students
Immaculata University is one of 12 colleges and universities to be awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the 2024 Parent Pathways Grant…
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Penn State Brandywine Celebrates 2024 Graduates at Spring Commencement
Penn State Brandywine held May 4 commencement exercises for 130 graduates receiving their bachelor’s degrees. The spring 2024 ceremony took place in the campus gymnasium.…
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Center City Businesses, Organizations Want to Make Downtown Philadelphia More Convenient For All
Center City businesses and organizations are looking for ways to make visiting Philadelphia’s downtown more convenient for everybody, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…
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Swarthmore Native Jim Pappas Is Back on the Cheesesteak Trail
Jim Pappas is a good judge of cheesesteaks. And no wonder. He’s visited more than 1,000 cheesesteak shops in the Philadelphia region, writes Ali Mohsen…
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Community Turns Out for Holy Family University’s 2nd Annual Collegiate Recovery Event and Resource Fair
Hundreds of community members turned out for a day of discussions and resources centered on substance use disorder at Holy Family University’s 2nd Annual Collegiate…
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Lower Merion’s City Avenue Shifts to Walkable Living
The landscape along City Avenue, marking the border between Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, is undergoing a significant transformation, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia…
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New Jersey-based Mister Softee Introduces Ice Cream Truck Tracking App for Bucks County and Beyond
Childhood nostalgia meets modern convenience as New Jersey-based Mister Softee unveils its new tracking app for ice cream trucks, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks…
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2 Philadelphia Bridges to Be Renovated Thanks to Federal Grant Money
Two bridges over the Wissahickon Creek in Northwest Philadelphia will be rebuilt to help them withstand the pressures of traffic and climate-driven increased flooding thanks…
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WCU To Graduate More than 3,000 at Spring Commencement Ceremonies
West Chester University has organized three days of commencement ceremonies to accommodate more than 3,000 spring graduates and their guests. Combined with the number of…
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Delaware County Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time. However,…
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Fresh Produce Is Near at Hand. See Which CSAs Have Pick Ups in Delaware County
Farm fresh produce is nearby ready for your kitchen in the spring, summer and fall months through several CSAs, or community-supported agriculture, in the Philadelphia…
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Speck’s Drive-In Makes List of Best Places to Eat Fried Chicken in Philadelphia
Speck’s Drive-In, 3969 Ridge Pike, Collegeville, is one of the best places to eat fried chicken in the Philadelphia area, according to a list published…
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Penn State Great Valley Program Equips Grad Students, Postdocs with Tools for Finding Meaningful Careers
Forty-five graduate students and postdoctoral scholars participated in an immersive, industry career preparation program organized by The Graduate School at Penn State Great Valley from May 8-12…
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Now There’s an Outdoor Roller Skating Rink to Go With Morton’s Snack Bar
A Morton outdoor roller skating rink is opening in June as a companion to the existing Hangout Snack Bar on Morton Avenue, writes Jesse Bunch…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Annual Wall Ball on May 3
Mural Arts Philadelphia announced the return of its Wall Ball 2024, celebrating its 40th Anniversary to be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the…
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Penn State Great Valley Engineering Management Alumna Lands Position at Aqua Pennsylvania
Nuhamin Getachew Gebremariam, a native of Ethiopia, was looking into graduate options in Europe when an uncle based in the U.S. sent her information about…
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These Delaware County Communities Have What It Takes to Rank High in the Region
Though walkability is a popular consideration for moving into today’s suburban communities, five Delaware County suburbs ranked high for other considerations as well. Niche looked…
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Philadelphia Celebrates Its 45-Year Sister City Anniversary with Tianjin, China
As the sun rose over Tianjin in China and set over Philadelphia, a shared spirit of kinship filled the air on April 23 as both…
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