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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Doug Keller: Record Store Day Returns To Chester County Tomorrow
The national holiday for brick-and-mortar album retailers returns again this year. We asked Doug Keller to fill us in on the focus behind Record Store Day,…
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Liberty Property Trust’s CEO Cited As One Of The 27 Faces Behind Philly’s Boom
Philadelphia’s wave of revitalization gets front page treatment in the city’s namesake magazine’s March edition. Interspersed among Philadelphia magazine’s stories of how “pent up demand…
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Did You Know?
When the DNC announced Philadelphia would host its 2016 national convention, it was not the first time the city had been selected to host a…
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SEPTA Plans Downtown Philly Station Repairs, Has New Transit Schedules
With large crowds expected this summer for Pope Francis’ visit, and possibly next summer if Philadelphia hosts the Democratic National Convention, SEPTA plans to repair…
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Some Find Opportunity as Millions Seek Rooms for Pope Francis Visit
A financial miracle is in the works for savvy property owners looking to provide shelter to Catholics who will gather in Philadelphia Sept. 22-27 to…
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Dinniman, Harrison Make Case For Increasing Cheyney, Lincoln Enrollment
Pointing to the impact cuts in education funding has on economically struggling school districts and Chester County’s two historically Black universities, State Senator Andy Dinniman…
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Kichline Brings Deep Experience, Fresh Ideas To Commissioner’s Office
When Michelle Kichline is sworn in Tuesday afternoon as the County’s newest commissioner, replacing congress-bound Ryan Costello, Chester County’s leaders, developers, educators, lawyers and residents…
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Malvern Firm Developing Philly’s Tallest Skyscraper
The towering Center City Comcast Center completed in 2008 just wasn’t enough. Now, to go with the gigantic strides Comcast is taking with its acquisition…
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Saint Gobain To Participate In US2020 City Competition
Philadelphia is one of seven winning cities in the US2020 City Competition, a national competition to encourage youth mentorship in science, technology, engineering and mathematics…
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Liberty Property Trust Anchors New Property, Three International Firms At The Navy Yard
Joint partners Liberty Property Trust of Malvern and Synterra Partners recently announced a tasty deal as they broke ground on a 100 percent pre-leased building…
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Tredyffrin Businesswoman To Challenge Incumbent State Rep
Marian Moskowitz, a 30-year resident of Tredyffrin, today announced her candidacy for the 157th Legislative District seat currently held by two term incumbent, State Rep…
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