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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Comcast Nears $117.5M Settlement Deal in Yearslong Data Breach Lawsuit Proceedings
Comcast has reached a $117.5 million deal to settle 24 class-action lawsuits stemming from a 2023 data breach that might have impacted more than 30…
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ITServe Alliance Donates $5,000 to Support STEM Scholarships at DCCC
Delaware County Community College’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division and Computer Science and Information Technology programs prepare graduates to either pursue immediate employment after graduation…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Best Startup Cities in Nation as Funding Freeze Shows Signs of Thawing
Philadelphia ranks among the top ten best startup cities that have at least 1 million residents, as the funding freeze that has lasted several years…
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VIPs Gather for Kickoff of America250 PA Celebration in West Chester
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker joined VIPs in West Chester for the kickoff of the America250 PA Chester County celebration, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local…
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Upcoming Chester County Events to Add to Your Winter Calendar
Chester County residents can make the most of January and February with the county’s exciting lineup of winter events, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Here…
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VISTA Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial…
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Lamb McErlane Welcomes Attorney Nicholas M. Orloff and Adds New Location in Media
Lamb McErlane PC welcomes Nicholas “Nick” M. Orloff to its estates practice as a partner in its new location in Media, the firm’s seventh office.…
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Popular Hot Chicken Chain Opens Second Bucks County Location in Warminster
After a successful debut in Bucks County with the opening of the Bensalem location in July 2023, Asad’s Hot Chicken is now expanding its local…
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Uptick for Life Sciences in Region Continues with Malvern-Based Ocugen’s $22.5 Million Capital Raise
Malvern-based Ocugen closed a $22.5 million stock offering last week, pushing the total amount raised by Philadelphia-area life sciences companies through private and public offerings over $250 million since the…
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Stunning Outdoor Murals Grace Chester County Thanks to Main Line Mural Arts
A series of gorgeous murals can be seen throughout Chester County thanks to local nonprofit Main Line Mural Arts, writes Anne E. Hill for Main…
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Chester County Leadership: Todd Reeves, Executive Director and CEO, Overbrook School for the Blind
Todd Reeves, Executive Director and CEO of Overbrook School for the Blind, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Oregon, where he picked pole…
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Four Seasons Philadelphia Unveils New $25K-Per-Night Sky Garden Penthouse Suite
Four Seasons Philadelphia at the Comcast Technology Center has unveiled a new collection of rooms on the 45th floor, including a Sky Garden penthouse suite…
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Three Chester County Companies Among Largest Family-Owned Businesses in Region
Three Chester County companies were included on the list of 56 largest family-owned businesses in Greater Philadelphia, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. …
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West Chester University Earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
West Chester University (WCU) has been selected to receive the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a national designation that recognizes institutions for their commitment to…
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Valley Forge & Montco Primed for a Historic Year
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the official Destination Marketing Organization for Montgomery County, has positioned Montco for a once-in-a-generation opportunity to capitalize…
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ShopRite Supermarkets Picks Up West Chester Location from Family-Owned Operator
ShopRite Supermarkets is set to assume control of the West Chester ShopRite as it completes the purchase of three regional stores from long-standing family operators,…
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West Chester Attorney Supports Local Family as Federal Government Re-Examines Decade-Old Death
Attorney Joe Podraza, of West Chester-based law firm Lamb McErlane PC, is representing a Philadelphia family in a decades-long murder investigation, write Brian Sheehan and…
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Consumers in Philadelphia Region Pull Back on Spending, Fed Reports
With strong economic growth but a slowing labor market last year, a theme of 2026 will be “waiting for clarity,” according to Federal Reserve Bank…
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