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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Unionville Grad to Play Key Role for Navy Football Team in Saturday’s Clash with Rival Army
Unionville High School graduate Elan Nash received his inspiration to join the Navy football team from his father, who served in the Navy for four…
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GQ Names Philadelphia Its City of the Year
GQ, the popular men’s magazine, heaped praise upon Philadelphia in its latest issue, and named the City of Brotherly Love its City of the Year,…
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Phoenixville’s Commercial, Residential Rebirth Comes at Steep Price for Some Longtime Residents
Phoenixville’s commercial and residential rebirth has come at a steep price for some of its longtime residents, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. While…
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Here’s What Experts Are Saying the New Year Will Bring in the Housing Market
Experts believe that the slowdown of the hot housing market in Greater Philadelphia will continue into next year, providing home shoppers with some much-needed relief,…
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Expert Says Region Has Bones of a Great Transit System, but Could Offer Better Service
In his new book, Trains, Buses, and People: An Opinionated Atlas of U.S. Transit, Christof Spieler compliments the Philadelphia region for having the bones of…
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WCU Grad, Chester County Resident Has Become Philadelphia’s New Developer-Statesman
Philadelphia seems to have found its new developer-statesman in Brandywine Realty Trust CEO Gerard Sweeney, who is expanding the city through a number of projects,…
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Produce Junction Refines Its Specialty Selection for Region’s Diverse Population
Produce Junction – the local chain that focuses on fruits, vegetables, and flowers – has been honing its specialty selection for years to serve the…
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WCU Grad, Longtime High School Basketball Coach in City Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Richard Yankowitz, a West Chester University graduate and longtime basketball coach at Murrell Dobbins Tech, has been honored with the North Philadelphia high school’s 2018…
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Adjusting City Hall’s Clock for Daylight Saving Time a Tedious Task
There’s no automatic adjustment for the clock at Philadelphia’s City Hall when it comes time to Daylight Saving Time, writes Michaela Winberg for Billy Penn.…
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Founder of Real Estate Investment Firm Bullish on Philadelphia
Christian Dalzell, the founder of a real estate investment and management firm in Connecticut, believes that the days of Philadelphia being overlooked by investors are…
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Philadelphia Reaps the Economic Benefits from Being Fifth-Most Walkable City in America
Being the fifth-most walkable city in the nation is good for Philadelphia’s economy, writes Aditi Shrikant for Vox. The walkability of a city is determined…
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City Stakeholders Want Retiring Business Owners to Transform Their Businesses into Worker Co-Ops
A conversion program led by several local stakeholders in Philadelphia is looking to teach retiring business owners how to transform their businesses into worker co-ops,…
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Former Octorara Student Goes from Family Outcast to Owning Restaurant Empire
The owner of Han Dynasty – a restaurant empire with nine locations in Philadelphia, the suburbs, and now New York City – was neither a…
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Three-Person Workshop Responsible for More Than 100,000 Street Signs in Philadelphia
A three-person team at a Streets Department workshop in Philadelphia is responsible for more than 100,000 of the city’s street-name signs, writes Michaelle Bond for…
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Map Tracks Development Boom on Banks of Schuylkill River
There have been a lot of changes along the Schuylkill River in recent years, with a quiet development boom bringing a variety of projects, writes…
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TCHS to Host Advanced Manufacturing Premier to Highlight Top Field for Career Opportunities
Advanced manufacturing is one of the top STEM fields for career opportunity. Manufacturers in the U.S. perform more than three-quarters of all private-sector research and…
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Invasion of Spotted Lanternfly Puts Chester County Under Quarantine
Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the Spotted Lanternfly, is a new invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County…
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Forbes: Living in Philadelphia’s Suburbs Twice as Expensive as Living in the City
The assumption that living in the suburbs is cheaper than living in the city is not true for many places across the country, including Philadelphia,…
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