New York City
New York City, often hailed as the world’s most significant and influential metropolis, is the United States‘ most populous urban area.
Strategically located at the southern tip of New York State, the City encompasses five distinct boroughs (Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn), and stands as a global hub of culture, finance, technology, education, and international diplomacy, profoundly impacting commerce, healthcare, research, art, fashion, and sports.
Explore our archive of nearly 60 stories about New York City below:
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Philadelphia Restaurants Honored As Michelin Comes to City for Northeast Cities Ceremony
Philadelphia served as the host city of the first-ever edition of the Michelin Guide Northeast Cities ceremony on Tuesday, November 18. With many of the…
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Wilmington University Prevention Science Alum to Launch Nonprofit
Dr. Foday Kamara will never forget the day he landed in New York City from Liberia: Feb. 4, 1999. Then 15 years old, he went from…
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Before the Revolution Was Fought with Guns, Philadelphia’s Thomas Paine Sparked It with His Pen
Before the Revolution was fought with guns and bayonets, Thomas Paine fought it with words. Words that were sharper, louder, and more dangerous than any…
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Lawsuit Challenges Revived Pipeline Project Set to Expand Chester County Compressor Station
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is being sued by a coalition of environmental groups and a homeowners’ association over a revived pipeline proposal that includes…
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The Revolutionary War’s Tide Turned in Bucks County. Washington’s Crossing Changed Everything
By the last week of December 1776, a full year before the winter encampment in Valley Forge, the fields and riverbanks of Bucks County felt…
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How Philadelphia Became the Birthplace of American Independence
Why Philadelphia? When most people picture the American Revolution, they see muskets flashing in Boston, redcoats marching through New York, or Washington’s army crossing the…
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Valley Forge Explained So a Fifth-Grader Could Understand: Cold, Courage, and a Comeback
Most of us have heard of Valley Forge, but not many people really understand what happened there, or why it mattered so much. It wasn’t…
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“Remember the Ladies”: 12 Philadelphia Women Who Shaped a Revolution
Everyone knows the story of Betsy Ross and the first American flag, sewn in a small upholstery shop on Arch Street in Old City Philadelphia.…
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WilmU Once Again Named a Military Friendly Gold Award School
Retired Marine Sgt. Jonathan Cruz didn’t dream of becoming a Lawyer until later in life, and now he’s building his future at Wilmington University School of Law. “I…
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Former WCU Quarterback, Co-Pilot of United Flight 175 Left an Indelible Mark on the World
Twenty-three years after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, friends and family remember countless heroes who lost their lives on the tragic day, writes Megan Magensky…
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Amtrak’s Keystone Line, Sharing Route with Paoli-Thorndale Line, May Face Cancellation
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle warned earlier this week that if SEPTA implements its planned cuts, Amtrak may be forced to eliminate the Keystone Line, which…
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2 Veteran Chefs Revive Historic Country Inns Near Bucks County
Sergeantsville Inn and Finnbar, two historic country inns across the bridge from Bucks County, have both received destination-worthy chef makeovers, writes Craig LaBan for The…
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Malvern’s Lisa Scottoline Celebrates New Novel with a Mother-Daughter Author Event
Malvern author Lisa Scottoline will appear alongside her daughter for a mother-daughter author event in Phoenixville, writes staff for Newsbreak. Scottoline and her daughter Francesca…
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Philadelphia International Airport Ranks Among Ten Most Expensive in U.S.
Philadelphia International Airport is ranked among the ten most expensive airports in the United States, specifically during the summer months, writes Claudia Dimuro for the…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among the Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Commercial Construction
With the cost of construction expected to continue its rise, there is a widening gap between the most expensive construction markets in the United States…
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Chester County Leadership: Joel Richardson, Owner and Comedy Producer, SunnyBrook Ballroom and SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook
Joel Richardson, Owner of The SunnyBrook Ballroom in Pottstown and Comedy Producer at SoulJoel’s at SunnyBrook, spoke with VISTA Today about his active childhood in…
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First Public Transit Route to Longwood Gardens Opens
OurBus, America’s most highly-rated bus service, has arrived for a new and convenient way to reach the stunning Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square. Beginning March 29,…
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Newtown’s Relic on State Closed. Owner Discusses Plans for New Restaurant
Relic on State, the New York City-style steakhouse and upscale bar, closed its doors unexpectedly in Newtown at the end of June, but building owner…
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