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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Popular Band Got Its Start Locally, Once Playing Shows at Gryphon Cafe in Wayne
Mt. Joy, which got its start playing locations like Gryphon Cafe in Wayne, is returning to the Philadelphia area on Sept. 10 to headline a…
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Chester County Home to One of Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Top Workplaces in Large Companies Category
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces recognized one Chester County company as one of Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in the Large Companies category. The list is based…
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Chester County Home to 8 Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Top Workplaces 2022 in Medium Companies Category
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces recognized eight Chester County companies as the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in the Medium Companies category. The list is based on…
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Home to Six of Pennsylvania’s 50 Highest-Scoring School Districts, Chester County No Longer Boasts No. 1
Chester County is home to six of the 50 highest-scoring school districts in Pennsylvania for 2022, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. For…
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Chester County Is Home to 11 Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Top Workplaces 2022 in Small Companies Category
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces recognized eleven Chester County companies as the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in the Small Companies category. The list is based on…
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At Neumann: Historian Highlights William Penn Successes
Delaware County native and historian Jim Murphy will present a program, “The Amazing Success of William Penn” Thursday, Sept. 8, 1:30 p.m., at the Meagher…
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Meridian Bank Among Top Workplaces 2022 in Philadelphia/Delaware Region
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces has recognized Meridian Bank as a Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplace. The list is based on a 24-question survey administered by Energage…
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Chester County Home to Four of U.S. News & World Report’s 20 Best Public High Schools in Greater Philly
Chester County is home to four of U.S. News & World Report’s 20 Best Public High Schools in Greater Philadelphia — which includes southern New…
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Chester County Leadership: Chris Bickel, Main Line Market Leader, Centric Bank
Chris Bickel, Main Line Market Leader at Centric Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Berwyn, the competitive spirit he honed through sports,…
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Essential Utilities Assigns $143 Million Improvement Project to ‘Valuable Member of Leadership Team’
Essential Utilities has appointed Vice President and Chief Information Officer Whitney Kellett to lead its $143 million service improvement project following the retirement of former…
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Chester County Leadership: Joseph Cafarchio, Executive Vice President, Meridian Bank
Joe Cafarchio, Executive Vice President at Meridian Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up as the second oldest of eight children in East Syracuse,…
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‘Picked by the One Team I Was Rooting for My Entire Life,’ Malvern Prep Grad Now a Member of Phillies Organization
Malvern Prep graduate Jordan Dissin is now officially a member of the Phillies organization after signing a contract with the team that selected him in…
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Henderson High School Grad Earns Scholarship from Dunkin’ of Greater Philadelphia
Dunkin’ of Greater Philadelphia — in conjunction with Scholarship America (a Minn.-based philanthropic organization) — has poured $100,000 in academic scholarships to 20 students in…
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Vetri Restaurants Alum Makes Stellar Solo Debut in Ambler
Brad Daniels, a Culinary Institute of America graduate and alum of Vetri, an award-winning restaurant in Philadelphia, has made an impressive solo debut with his…
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Former Exton Resident Wowed the World as ‘Clown Prince of Baseball’
An essential character around the Philadelphia area for most of his life, Max Patkin enjoyed a long career as an entertainer in baseball, writes Irwin…
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Legendary Philadelphia Sports Journalist Ray Didinger Coming to Uptown! in September
Avid listeners of sports radio in the region will not want to miss this intimate evening with legendary sports journalist Ray Didinger on Wednesday, Sept.…
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Fortune: Highest Concentration of Remote Jobs is in Big Cities
Do you want your next job to be one where you can work from home? Then as contradictory as it might sound, you might want…
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Introducing Andrea Griffith, TLC’s First-Ever Chief Development Officer!
On July 25, 2022, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) crossed an important threshold as it welcomed Andrea Griffith as its first-ever Chief…
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