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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Local Manufacturing Continues to Modernize and Compete on a Global Scale
In the Philadelphia area, Haverford Systems is acting as a technological catalyst, aiding local manufacturers in embracing modern solutions to compete on a global stage.…
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Eastern State Penitentiary Ranked Second Most Haunted Place in the World
Eastern State Penitentiary is visited by thousands of tourists each year, and recently added a new distinction as the world’s second most haunted place in…
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Hankin Group Hosts Celebration for Progress of River Station Project in Downingtown
Hankin Group hosted an event of appreciation on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at River Station to celebrate the remarkable transformation of the former Sonoco paper mill…
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People’s Light Kicks Off Holiday Season with ‘A Christmas Carol’ Starting in November
Beginning Nov. 15, Malvern-based theatre People’s Light continues its 2023/24 season with a production of the Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol. Infused with original…
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SCORE Brings November Workshops to the Table for Small Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free November SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Online–Win Customers With Your Website…
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A ‘Unique’ Experience: Eataly Coming to King of Prussia Mall in 2025
King of Prussia Mall General Manager Bob Hart recently shared an update on an upcoming new addition to the mall. Eataly, an Italian food and…
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Weekend Wanderer: I Went to Shyamaween, and It Was the Ultimate Monster Mash
It’s not easy assembling a costume for Shyamaween. Wait. Are you familiar with Shyamaween? No? Good. I love explaining Shyamaween. M. Night Shyamalan — the…
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New York Developer Proposes Massive Warehouse Complex at Former Philadelphia Inquirer Printing Plant
DH Property Holdings, a New York developer, last week submitted plans to build a 746,240-square-foot warehouse complex at the site of the former Philadelphia Inquirer…
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Local Wegmans Bag Sports Sponsorship by Signing with Philadelphia Flyers
Wegmans, with locations in Downingtown and Malvern, has recently stepped into the local sports sponsorship scene by signing on to be the official grocer of…
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Eastern University’s YACHT Club Serves Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Philadelphia
There are more than 500,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in the United States, many without access to food, clothing, and other important resources. While the prevalence of…
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VISTA Careers – PECO
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PECO serves more than 1.6 million electric and 515,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. The company is advancing smart energy by…
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Philadelphia Jam Band, Disco Biscuits, Writing Steampunk Musical at Malvern Home Studio
Philadelphia electro-funk jam band Disco Biscuits are busy writing a steampunk musical at a Malvern home studio of one of its members, Jon Gutwillig, writes…
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Nottingham-Based Herr’s Brings Back ‘Flavored by Philly’ Contest for Third Year
Pennsylvania’s beloved snack maker, Herr Foods, will bring back the third annual Flavored by Philly contest. Building on the resounding success of year two of the…
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Reviewers Weighed in on Wawa’s Pizza. Here’s What Folks Think Out on the Street
Experts are weighing in from all over on Wawa’s new pizza offering, but what does the average Wawa customer think?’ Billy Penn at WHYY took…
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Widener University Hosts Widener Day Open Houses Oct. 29 and Nov. 11
Widener University will host two Widener Day open house events on Sunday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 AM. to 2 PM on the university’s campus in Chester.…
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Craft Beer Lovers, Take Note – One Local Brewery Joins Philadelphia’s Thriving Scene
The craft beer boom that started in the Philadelphia area in the early 2010s is not showing any signs of slowing down with new breweries…
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West Chester-Based Sommsation Brings Wine Tasting Directly to Your Home
Those who are looking to upgrade their wine game can now organize wine tastings at their own homes with the help of West Chester-based Sommsation,…
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Inspirational Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories at Neumann University
Wil Reynolds, CEO of Seer Interactive, has something that’s very rare in today’s wealth-driven culture. He has enough. That’s why, in 2020, he turned down…
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