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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Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan Celebrates 20th Anniversary of His Breakout Film
Willistown Township resident M. Night Shyamalan marked the 20th anniversary of his breakout movie, The Sixth Sense, by revisiting the locations where he filmed it…
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Chesco Home to Only Restaurant in Western Suburbs to Make Food Critic’s Guide of Top 25 Restaurants
West Chester’s Andiario is the only restaurant in Philadelphia’s western suburbs to make Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan’s 2019 dining guide of the region’s…
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Proprietor of Talula’s Table in Kennett Square Offers 100-Mile Dinners at Her New Philly Restaurant
Since it opened 12 years ago, Talula’s Table in Kennett Square has been at the forefront of the movement that focuses on showcasing local food…
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Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation Awards Grants to 14 Nonprofits
The Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation – the charitable arm of Malvern Bank, National Association – has awarded 14 grants totaling $105,000 to nonprofits in its…
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Victory Brewing Plans Its First Foray into Philadelphia with New Brewery, Taproom
Downingtown-based Victory Brewing is expanding to Philadelphia for the first time with a new brewery and taproom located in a 14,000-square-feet space at 1776 Benjamin…
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Elementary School in Chester County Among 12 in Region to Earn National Blue Ribbon Status
A dozen schools in the Greater Philadelphia region were recently designated as National Blue Ribbon Schools by Betsy DeVos, the U.S. Secretary of Education. West…
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New Report: Chester County Home to Six of the 40 Best Public High Schools in Greater Philly
Chester County is home to six of the 40 Best Public High Schools in Philadelphia and the Suburbs, according to a new report by Philadelphia…
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Meridian Bank Supports Still Strong Foundation as It Assists Families with Children Battling Cancer
Former Penn State football star Devon Still, who grew up in Wilmington, was in the prime of his NFL career as an up-and-coming defensive tackle…
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CCEDC Adds Seven New Board Members
The Chester County Economic Development Council(CCEDC) recently voted to add seven new members to its board of directors. The new additions include Vanessa Briggs of Brandywine…
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Rustin Grad with a Passion for Golf Awarded Prestigious Scholarship by Penn State
Penn State has named West Chester native Billy Covert, a Rustin High School graduate, as the recipient of the 2019 Stanley Zontek Memorial Scholarship, writes…
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Another School Year Means More Tax Increases for Homeowners in All but One District in Chester County
Homeowners in Chester County have learned to expect an annual increase in their school taxes, and this year will be no different for homeowners in…
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Twelve-Year-Old from Coatesville Organizing ‘Climate Strike’ in Philadelphia
Coatesville resident Isaac Harte, 12, a student at Delaware Valley Friends School in Paoli, is heading the organizing efforts in Philadelphia for a global “climate…
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Yahoo! Finance: Chester County Home to the Richest School District in Pennsylvania
Rich neighborhoods throughout the country have some of the best and most well-funded public schools, and the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is at the top…
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Incarcerated Financial Adviser from Chadds Ford Took on Notorious Drug Lord and Paid a Price
Peter Bistrian, a former Chadds Ford financial adviser, was incarcerated at the Philadelphia Federal Detention Center after a 2006 fraud conviction, writes Jeremy Roebuck for…
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Glen Mills Schools Promises a Lot of Change if Allowed to Reopen
Three months after the state revoked its licenses over abuse allegations, the Glen Mills Schools is pledging to change its programming, hiring practices, and even…
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Nonprofit Rescue in Unionville Finds Animals a Forever Home
LaMancha Animal Rescue in Unionville is a sanctuary for abandoned, neglected, and abused animals, including cats, dogs, cows, and even the occasional emu, writes Katie…
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Software Gurus Want to Mark Region’s Role in Starting Digital World with a Computer Museum
Several software gurus have proposed establishing a computer museum in Philadelphia to mark the role of the region, including Chester County, in starting the digital…
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Time for a Philly Swim in the Delaware? Not Yet, but River’s a Lot Cleaner Than It Used to Be
The Delaware River watershed was once so toxic it killed fish and could be smelled by pilots from 5,000 feet up, writes Michaela Winberg for…
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