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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After 45 Years of Photography, Rick Davis Takes On the Challenge of Video Production
Following a successful career in photography, Chester County’s Rick Davis has taken a big step and decided to challenge himself by changing the focus of…
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VISTA Today Weekly Chester County News Quiz
Test your knowledge of the week’s Chester County stories and win a free VISTA Today coffee mug. The rules are simple. Take the quiz and…
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Chester County Briefs: United Way to be Honored This Evening; More News from YMCA of Greater Brandywine, Chester County Art Association, and The Rothman Institute
United Way of Chester County Nonprofit of the Year Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry is hosting its 2016 Small Business Dinner this evening, January…
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Chester County Leadership: Craig Styer
Publisher’s Note: This profile of Craig Styer was first published in January 2016. Craig Styer, of Fox Rothschild’s Exton Office and past President of the…
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The Town Dish LLC Expands Coverage to Seven More Foodie Havens Including Philly
The savory morsels of local cuisine coverage published by The Town Dish are simply being devoured at the food and drink-focused firm’s West Chester home…
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Tredyffrin-Easttown Clinches ‘America’s Best School District’ in New Ranking
Chester County has claimed the best school district in the entire nation, with Tredyffrin-Easttown beating out all others in a new ranking published by Niche.com.…
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Chester County Leadership – Marty Shane
In a couple of days E. Martin Shane, affectionately known as “Marty” to just about anyone who knows him, will begin serving his sixth, six-year…
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Ben Franklin Venture Fund Invests in Three Chester County Companies
State Senator Andy Dinniman has announced that Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania will provide more than $675,000 in new investment for three early-stage…
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Delaware County Community College Students Give Back in Coatesville
Students from the Delaware County Community College Culinary Arts program helped prepare and serve holiday dinners to about 200 people on December 6 at the…
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Chester County Briefs: Wolf’s Hollow Planning Meeting, Property Tax Rebate Deadline Nears, WC Man Identifies WWII Refugee Photos, and Brock Weatherup Leads Startup Group
Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This morning: Public Meeting on Thursday on Wolf’s Hollow County Park The Chester County Facilities…
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J. Francis Mahoney IV, Real Estate Principal And Malvern Prep Graduate Has Died
Well known local real estate principal, J. Francis Mahoney IV of Wynnewood, passed away on November 28th, aged 69, after complications from cancer at Kindred…
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Jones’ Food Street Journal – Clair’s Family Restaurant
By David Jones A recent Friday evening saw our family group of 5 stopping at Clair’s Family Restaurant in Morgantown for dinner. We had just…
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Chester County Leadership: Charles E. “Chuck” Swope, Jr., Chairman of Swope Lees
VISTA Today speaks with Chuck Swope, Chairman of Swope Lees, a commercial real estate sales and leasing firm, about growing up in West Chester the…
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Chester County Briefs: Turkey Production, Pennsylvania State Police, Delaware Press Club, ICTV
These Chester County briefs: Chester County Leads Philly’s Collar Counties in Turkey Production Wayne based data visualization firm Esri has produced an innovative new online…
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Chester County Briefs: Area Businesses Prep For DNC, Rep. Harry Lewis Honored, Art Partners Student Art Show, and Jennersville Hospital
Briefs are concise reports on stories happening in Chester County. Businesses Prepare for Next Year’s DNC Over 150 business people gathered at the Community College…
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Chester County Talking About Hunger Before Thanksgiving Feast
As Chester County residents cozy up to their pillows and dream of a bountiful Thanksgiving cornucopia, one in five local children will pull their covers…
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Chester County Daily News: Business Briefs
VISTA Today’s Business Briefs are concise stories that bring you up to date with what’s happening around the county. This Morning: Local Presenter Brought in…
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Chester County Daily News: Business Briefs
VISTA Today’s Chester County Business Briefs are a quick way to catch up on what’s happening around the county. UTI Exton Campus Students Use Virtual…
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