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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Penn State Great Valley Recognizes ‘Diamonds of the Decades’ Honorees
In honor of the Penn State Great Valley campus’ 60th anniversary, 12 constituents were honored as Penn State Great Valley’s “Diamonds of the Decades” at…
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QVC Summit Sees Bradley Cooper Handing Out Philadelphia Cheesesteaks in Las Vegas
The West Coast got a taste of the East Coast last week at QVC’s Age of Possibility summit in Las Vegas. Angelo’s Pizzeria owner Danny…
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WSJ: Regulators Seize Philadelphia Bank, Republic First, and Sell It to Fulton Bank
In the latest development in what has been a tumultuous several months for Republic First, regulators have seized the bank and sold it to fellow…
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5 Partners Dream Big and Now the Sixers Are All About Pure Fuel
The partners behind the new sports hydration drink Pure Fuel are celebrating a new partnership with the Philadelphia 76ers. Not bad, considering none of them…
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Firstrust Bank Supports Success of Fast-Growing Video Production Agency in Philadelphia
As a boutique video production agency, 20/20 Visual Media has been telling stories with engaging custom marketing content for clients in a wide range of…
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Drexel Hill Nail Salon Rye’tious Focuses on Medical Foot, Nail Care
Sarai Quinice had been giving pedicures to friends and family members since she was 8, but these days she’s using her Drexel Hill nail salon…
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Widener Disaster Drill Gives Real Life Experience to Nursing Students
It was a nightmare scenario Widener University hopes never comes. A tornado touched down on campus and now a large crowd of students who had…
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Immersive Hybrid Meetings with 360-Degree Cameras: Philly Tech Trends with Haverford Systems
Imagine being able to capture every angle of a meeting room, with every participant included equally, regardless of their physical location. This is precisely what…
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Four of the Best Hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania Are in Montgomery County
Jen O’Mara, writing for The Keystone, set out on a quest for the best suburban hoagies. She purposefully eliminated any of the legendary producers within…
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3 Philadelphia Cultural Institutions Organizations Propose Creating a Children’s World Fair in 2026
The Please Touch Museum, the Philadelphia Zoo, and the Mann Center for the Performing Arts have partnered on a proposal to create a Children’s World…
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This Bucks County Dining Spot was Listed as the Best Italian Restaurant in Pennsylvania
A restaurant in Bucks County was recently awarded one of the most coveted titles in the American dining scene: best Italian food spot. Staff writers…
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Wawa President: Expansion in Central PA Is Not Aimed at Sheetz
A friendly rivalry has raged for decades in Pennsylvania about who is better–Wawa or Sheetz–but it was a friendly competition because they pretty much stayed…
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American Airlines Debuts Special Brazil Flight to See the Eagles
Airlines will often add extra flights for special events like the Super Bowl, but that airline is usually already flying there, writes Zach Griff for…
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From Nutrition Student to CEO: Immaculata Alumna Sue Daugherty’s Inspiring Path to Advocating for Medically Tailored Meals
Sue Daugherty ’97, RDN, LDN, was honored on Metro Philadelphia’s Power Women 2023 list for good reason. The list highlights women in a variety of corporate, political,…
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Bucks County Breakfast Sandwiches Rank Among Top in Philly Area
Quite a few Bucks County breakfast sandwiches have been ranked among the 50 best in the region, according to Michael Klein of The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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New York Knicks’ Villanova Alums Still Hurt by 76ers Draft Snubs
Sixers fans may be irked that Villanova is celebrating its alumni playing for the New York Knicks, but a 76ers draft snub seemed as if…
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Media’s Great and All, But Who Else Is on That Money Magazine List?
Money is a national magazine that’s been around in one form or another since 1972, so when a Money Magazine list says that Media Borough…







































