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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West Chester’s Berlin Steel Gives Henderson Students an Inside Look
The West Chester School District and Berlin Steel Construction Company have joined forces to offer students a first-hand look into the process of steel design…
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At $200 for One Mushroom, Kennett Square Forager Takes Advantage of Mushroom Craze
Chester County foragers are turning their hobby into lucrative additional income, thanks to the increased interest in different kinds of mushrooms from Philadelphia chefs, writes…
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Kennett Grad Opens Business in Mountains of North Carolina Dedicated to Saving Bees
Kennett High School graduate Brannen Basham and his wife Jill Jacobs have started a small business in North Carolina that offers workshops, products, and services…
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Philly Gets Team in New eSports League, a Topic of Discussion at Upcoming Speaker Series
Philadelphia will soon put together a band of unlikely heroes to battle for the future of global eSports. Home to hundreds of thousands of Overwatch…
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Region Boasts Options for Amazon’s New Headquarters
America’s go-to online retailer could really click with a second headquarters in Philadelphia, and both Malvern’s Liberty Property Trust and King of Prussia are in…
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House Church in West Chester Part of Growing Nationwide Trend
Like other houses of worship, the Meeting House in West Chester offers Bible studies, youth group, community dinners, and a Sunday morning worship service. But…
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Mark Zandi: Public Infrastructure Needs Immediate Attention
There are few things that all sides can agree on in today’s polarized political environment, but the dire need for action regarding the nation’s public…
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Chester County Leadership: Peter Latta
Publisher’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile was first published July 1, 2015. In 1924, when Alexander Duie Pyle and his wife Mary Ellen launched…
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Chester County Briefly: August 24
Wedderspoon Malvern-based Wedderspoon, the brand famous for its popular Manuka honey, has launched a new line of Organic Manuka Pops, offering the beneficial health properties…
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New Study Claims Philadelphia Is Sinful but Its Suburbs Are Saintly
Hold your emotions in check for this one. Residents of Philadelphia live among the nation’s second-most wrathful neighbors, while suburban Philly ranked third from the…
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BB&T to Continue Building Its Strong Base in the Philadelphia Area
BB&T, the newcomer to Greater Philadelphia’s banking scene, is planning to open more branches in the area over the next three years, writes Joseph DiStefano…
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Chester County Leadership: Rob Werner, CEO, Ardent Credit Union
Rob Werner, CEO, Ardent Credit Union and Phoenixville resident, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Bryn Mawr, summers spent in Stone Harbor, his…
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West Chester Entrepreneur Reviving Horn & Hardart
He regrets stepping away from an opportunity to revive the legacy brand Horn & Hardart shortly after it went bankrupt in 1991, but now West…
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Breakthrough Discovered in Deaths of Irish Rail Workers in 1830s in Malvern
A new discovery has emerged about the deaths of 57 Irish railroad workers at Duffy’s Cut in Chester County in the early 1830s, writes Genevieve…
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Big Prizes Lure Gamers to Region for eSports Event
Gamers flocked to the region over the weekend, drawn by the $65,000 prize pool during an eSports event at Sun Center Studios in Aston, writes…
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Chester County Leadership – Vince Pompo, Attorney, Lamb McErlane
Vince Pompo, an attorney at Lamb McErlane, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Ridley Township, where he walked to school every day and…
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TCHS Pickering, University of Valley Forge to Host Evening of Fun, Food, Music
Join TCHS Pickering and the University of Valley Forge on Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 5:30-8:30 PM for a summer evening of fun, food, and music.…
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