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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Philadelphia Mayoral Forum to Be Broadcasted from Holy Family University’s Campus
Holy Family University will host a 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Forum, sponsored by AARP, the Northeast Times and the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs…
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Camden’s New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Once World’s Largest Shipbuilder: Here Is How It Got Its Name
New York Shipbuilding Corporation is one of the most confusingly named companies in the Philadelphia region, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for the Post x News. The…
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Part of Evolving East Coast Greenway, Schuylkill River Trail Philadelphia’s ‘Refuge’
The Schuylkill River Trail, which is part of the evolving, 3,000-mile-long East Coast Greenway, is now considered to be Philadelphia’s refuge, writes Ashira Morris for…
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Coatesville-Based Startup to Participate in Business Accelerator
Coatesville-based H20 Connected is one of two Philadelphia area startups participating in a new accelerator. The Maryland-based accelerator made its debut this week and aims…
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Chester County Leadership: Jill Marsteller, Founder and CEO, CALICO International, LLC
Jill Marsteller, former Ursinus College president and founder and CEO of CALICO (Creative Advisors Looking to Improve Charitable Organizations) grew up in rural New Jersey.…
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Malvern Author Lisa Scottoline Discusses Her New Book, ‘Loyalty’
Malvern’s Lisa Scottoline, New York Times best-selling author with 35 books under her belt, talks about her latest book, Loyalty, that moves from her usual…
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Philadelphia Ranks High Among Business Districts with the Most Co-working Spaces
Philadelphia has ranked in fifth place based on the most co-working spaces in central business district locations, writes Balazs Szekely for CoworkingCafe. The majority of…
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Downingtown-Based StreamGeeks Cultivate Global Following in Online Video Production Community
Paul Richards and Tess Protesto have made a name for themselves as a dynamic duo in the online live-streaming and video production community. As the…
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Philadelphia Is Incentivizing Developers to Add More High-Value Center City Development in Place of Parking Spaces
Philadelphia’s surplus of parking spaces is prompting the city to incentivize developers to add more high-value Center City projects instead, writes David Harrison for The…
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Nottingham-Based Herr’s Releases Chips to Give Hoagies that Extra Crunch
Nottingham-based snack company Herr’s is promoting its potato chips to the esteemed role of sandwich garnish, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Sandwi-chips is a collection…
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Phoenixville’s Great American Pub: An Instance of the Great American Success Story
The Great American Pub, whose locations across the Philadelphia collar counties include an extremely popular Phoenixville version, is a success story rooted in grit, business…
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Philadelphia’s Ellen Yin Is One of 25 Top Women in Foodservice and Hospitality
Ellen Yin, who owns and operates several restaurants in Philadelphia as part of High Street Hospitality Group, is one of the top 25 women in…
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Chester County Leadership: Jared Utz, Regional President, Mid Penn Bank
Jared Utz, Regional President, Southeastern Region of Mid Penn Bank, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Philadelphia, near Fairmount Park. He was also…
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West Chester Clinician Overcomes Immense Tragedies to Help Others
West Chester clinician Princess Hill’s life was far from royalty. The 28-year-old has endured immense tragedies that would be seen as insurmountable to the average…
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New Report Crowns Philadelphia as One of Most Helpful, Neighborly Cities in America
The City of Brotherly Love is living up to its name. To the surprise of many – but not Philadelphians – a recent report by…
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Paoli Native Aims to Inspire Future Sneaker Designers With His Success Story
Paoli native Darrell Alston goes after what he wants, even if it doesn’t work out the first time. He’s the founder of the renowned sneaker…
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Lancaster County Restaurants Are Shattering Common Conceptions of the Area’s Culinary Outlook
There’s something of a food revolution that’s been unfolding in nearby Lancaster County for several years. Numerous in-county dining options continue to satisfy the hunger…
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Widener University Honors Winners of the 12th Annual High School Leadership Awards
Widener University, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, has named the winners of the 12th annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards. The awards recognize…
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