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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:

Career Development

Chester County Careers – Downingtown Area School District

November 18, 2016

The Downingtown Area School District consists of eight municipalities situated in 82 square miles of rolling countryside and growing town centers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Geographically…
Culture

Down 2.4 Inches of Precipitation, Chester County Much Drier Than Usual

November 8, 2016

Despite hurricane-ravaged coasts, inland areas of New Jersey have devolved into severe drought that now threatens to spread into southeastern Pennsylvania. “The entire southeast part…
Construction

Bill Ronayne, Keeping His Feet on the Ice and His Eye on Business

November 6, 2016

Bill Ronayne, owner of Brandywine Valley Heating & AC in West Chester, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up on an East Goshen Farm, submitting…
Commerce, Community, Education, Entrepreneurship

Penn State Great Valley Professor’s Presentation on Sustainable Entrepreneurship Free to Public

November 4, 2016

Philadelphia has one of the largest local living economies in the United States: There are a lot of startups, mom-and-pop stores, and main-street communities. But…
Commerce, Investments

Vanguard to Open Innovation Center in Philadelphia to Meet Evolving Needs of Clients

November 3, 2016

Vanguard has announced that the company has created a new operation entirely focused on developing services to meet the evolving needs of its individual, financial…
Community

Coatesville Youth Initiative to Host Breakfast Featuring Esteemed USC Professor of Sociology

November 3, 2016

On Friday, Nov. 11 from 8-10 AM at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern, the Coatesville Youth Initiative will host a thought-provoking and inspiring conversation featuring…
Community

Penn State Great Valley to Offer MBA Program at Philadelphia Navy Yard

November 3, 2016

Penn State Great Valley will be offering a part-time, accredited MBA program from its faculty at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia starting in the fall…
Community

Washington Post: Pressure Mounts in Philadelphia Suburbs as Election Draws Near

October 31, 2016

As the presidential election nears its final week, the pressure on Donald Trump to close the gap in several key Philadelphia suburbs is mounting. His…
Career Development, Leadership Profiles

Businesses Also Benefit from Internship Programs

October 31, 2016

By Brian Dainis In today’s tough employment environment, every single advantage a candidate can get helps put them ahead in the race. One of the…
Community

New Book Touts Longwood Gardens, Valley Forge Park as ‘Places to Go Before You Die’

October 27, 2016

Want to land tables at Philadelphia’s trendiest restaurants? Score discounted show tickets? Make your apathetic teen’s jaw drop? Keep your toddler busy on a rainy…
Commerce, Transportation

Pennsylvania Turnpike, America’s First Limited Access, Divided Superhighway, Turns 76

October 26, 2016

The number 76 is special to those of us who live in the Delaware Valley. The digits call to mind the signing of the Declaration…
Commerce

Region’s Life Science Innovators Make Greater Philadelphia One of the Best

October 25, 2016

Throughout an industry in which regions across the nation constantly jockey for prominence, Greater Philadelphia has remained a life science innovator that can be depended…
Community

Chester County Is Home to the Top-Performing Public School in the State

October 23, 2016

Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Education released School Performance Profile scores that measure the academic progress of 2,860 public schools across the state, writes…
Community

Two Chester County School Districts Among Top 25 Highest-Paying in the State

October 18, 2016

According to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s latest employee payroll report for public school teachers, administrators, and staff, 20 out of the Top…
Culture

‘Too Early to Celebrate’ but Optimism Abounds for Conservation of 1,500-Acre Bryn Coed Farms

October 17, 2016

The Media-based Natural Lands Trust has announced a major milestone in the non-profit land conservation organization’s effort to preserve 1,505 acres in northern Chester County…
Community

Lack of Sunshine Places Philly Suburbs in Bottom Half of National Ranking

October 13, 2016

According to the federal government, the Philadelphia suburbs are not a desirable place to live. The feds devised a measure of the best and worst…
Commerce

Philly Metro’s GDP Comparable to Iran, Greater Than Thailand, Egypt

October 11, 2016

Despite the turmoil the United States’ economy has endured throughout the last decade, we still have by far the world’s biggest economy, writes Scott Beyer…
Community

Philadelphians Proud and Positive About City’s Future

October 7, 2016

In the eyes of its residents, Philadelphia’s trajectory is the best it’s been in the seven years that The Pew Charitable Trusts have polled the…