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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Dental Hygienist’s Product Triumphs at Fifth Annual WCU Business Idea Pitch
Seventeen budding entrepreneurs presented in front of a panel of judges during the Fifth Annual WCU Business Idea Pitch, with a dental hygiene product coming…
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Which Chester County Locale Ranks Second Among the Best Places to Live in America?
Niche.com has released its 2017 List of the Best Places to Live in America, and out of the more than 15,000 towns and neighborhoods in…
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Citations for Distracted Driving in Pennsylvania Soar; Majority of Offenders Are Men
Distracted driving violations are on the rise in Pennsylvania, and men are the main culprits, according to a report by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania…
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Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology Helps Reduce Gender Disparity in STEM Subjects
The Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology event recently returned to West Chester, continuing its nearly two decades of work reducing the gender disparity in STEM fields,…
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Chester County Chamber Welcomes Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney
Honoring a tradition that goes back to Mayor Ed Rendell, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney accepted an invitation from the Chester County Chamber to address its…
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Chadds Ford Resident, Pro Golfer on Return to Masters: ‘It’s Like Heaven’s Gates Are Opening’
It’s been five years since he last stepped foot on the fabled Augusta National Golf Club — after making six of seven from 2006 to…
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Remembering Oscar Lasko
This week saw the passing of Oscar Lasko, former chairman of home comfort appliance manufacturer and marketer Lasko Products. Mr. Lasko died on April 2…
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Kennett Square Native Brings Hawaiian-Style Snack Shop to Philadelphia
Philadelphians are finally able to partake in some of the famous Hawaiian delicacies, thanks to Kennett Square native Chris Vacca and his partner Kiki Aranita,…
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Controversial For-Profit Funeral Company Signs Deal with Donohue
StoneMor, the controversial for-profit cemetery and funeral company that leases 13 Catholic cemeteries in Philadelphia and four surrounding counties from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, has…
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State Releases Average SAT Scores of All Public High Schools; See How Your District Stacks Up
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently published the average SAT scores for every public high school in the state. The newly released data is for…
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Musical Theater Star from Downingtown Discusses Return to His Roots
Musical theater star Ryan DeNardo, a Downingtown native, is returning to his old neighborhood to perform in the Roundabout Theater Company’s Tony Award-winning production of…
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GETTing Girls Interested in STEM Fields
By Leslie Rylke A week ago, something amazing happened in West Chester. The hum of excitement started before noon as organizers and volunteers arrived for…
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With Faster-Growing Populations, Phoenix and Miami Threaten to Pass Philadelphia
Philadelphia and its suburbs were a refuge for people during the Great Recession, but now, there’s not quite the same draw. Population growth in the…
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Check Out Where Philly Ranks Among America’s Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Parties
If you’re looking for one of the nation’s best St. Patrick’s Day parties, Philadelphia is your pot of gold. Expect to see lots of green…
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Competition Weeding Out Region’s Medical Marijuana Bidders
The stakes are especially high for Pennsylvania’s first two licenses to grow, process, and distribute marijuana for medical purposes, and some big names are helping…
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New Study Claims Philly One of the Best Cities for College Basketball Fans
The storied basketball heritage at Villanova has scored an elite ranking for Philadelphia college basketball fans in WalletHub’s new analysis ahead of this year’s March…
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Malvern’s Liberty Property Trust to Demolish Recently Acquired Building in Philly
Malvern’s Liberty Property Trust has decided to demolish the former Support Center for Child Advocates building situated on land it recently purchased in collaboration with…
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Chester County’s K-9 Academy Quickly Becoming One of Nation’s Best
Chester County is wagging its tail for having one of the nation’s best K-9 academies — and suburban Philly’s only one — after just a…
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