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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Small Farmers Aiming to Plant Their Roots in Chester County Turn to Leasing as Land Prices Rise
Small farmers looking to plant their roots in Chester County are increasingly looking at leasing as land prices continue to rise, writes Katie Park for…
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Local Teen Wins One-Year Contract to Become a Professional E-Sports Athlete
Haverford resident David Long, 16, won a one-year contract at a recent Overwatch tournament hosted by a Philadelphia e-sports firm to exclusively compete for Fusion…
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One of City’s Greatest Philanthropists Dies at 88 with Roots Planted Deeply in Chester County
H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest, one of the Philadelphia region’s most dynamic civic leaders of the last century, has died at the age of 88, writes Pete…
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Offshoot of Exton-Based Company Gets Green Light to Cultivate Cannabis in Chester
Agri-Kind has received the green light from the Pennsylvania Department of Health to set up cannabis cultivation in Chester, writes Sam Wood for the Philadelphia…
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Former Fixture on Philly’s Sports Media Scene Embarks on Second Career as Realtor in Wayne
Leslie Gudel, one of the most recognizable faces to sports fans in Philadelphia, has followed up nearly two decades as a Comcast SportsNet anchor and…
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Two of Pennsylvania’s Busiest Roads About to Be Connected … Finally
President Dwight Eisenhower’s vision of a grand interstate highway system is about to come to fruition with the connection of the Turnpike to Interstate 95,…
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Rowhouse Owners in Philadelphia Turn to Overbuilds for Expansion
Rowhouse owners in Philadelphia are expanding their living or rental spaces by adding an additional floor to their properties, writes Inga Saffron for the Philadelphia…
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Chester County Places Four Among Region’s Top 20 High Schools for STEM
Four high schools in Chester County rank among the Top 20 best schools for STEM in the Philadelphia area, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia…
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Local Students to Rep U.S. in 2018 International Young Physicists’ Tournament
Local high school students Jarod Dagney, Ben Mellema, Eric Beery, Anthony Mazur, and Katherine Baker can make coins dance without touching them, levitate Styrofoam balls,…
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Retired Lawyer Turns Patch of Grass in Haverford into Wondrous Garden That Feeds the Hungry
Randy Goldman, a retired criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, has turned a patch of grass behind the Haverford YMCA into a bountiful vegetable garden that…
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Philadelphia Skyline a Death Trap for Migrating Birds
The Philadelphia skyline is turning into a death trap for migrating birds, with building collisions the leading cause of bird deaths across the city, writes…
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Former Henderson High Valedictorian the New U.S. Attorney for Pennsylvania’s Eastern District
West Chester resident William McSwain, a former defense attorney in Philadelphia, has been sworn in as the new U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of…
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Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan Teases Viewers with Poster for His New Movie
Willistown Township’s M. Night Shyamalan is hyping up viewers for his new movie, Glass, with the release of the first teaser poster, writes Nick Vadala…
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Number of People Sentenced to State Prison from Chester County Increases Dramatically
The number of people sentenced to state prison from Chester County increased 73.9 percent from 2000 to 2016, writes Samantha Melamed for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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How Attempting to Conquer Philadelphia During Revolutionary War Cost the British Dearly
British General William Howe’s decision to take Philadelphia in 1777 during the Revolutionary War cost the British dearly, writes Patrick Glennon for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Father Judge Alum Making Documentary on School’s 27 Grads Killed in Vietnam
Jim Kirlin, a Vietnam veteran and alumnus of Father Judge High School in Philadelphia, is making a documentary on the school’s 27 graduates killed in…
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City-to-Suburbs Carpool Program Seeks Funding to Stay Alive
Today, about 232,000 people, close to 40 percent of Philadelphia’s working population, leave the city to work at jobs in the suburbs, writes Jason Laughlin…
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Chester County Home to Greater Philadelphia’s Fastest-Growing Municipality
Chester County’s population is growing faster – with an increase of 3.9 percent between 2010 and 2017, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau population…
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