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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Two More Wawa Philadelphia Stores Are Closing This Month
Even as Wawa expands, seemingly everywhere, two more of its Philadelphia stores are closing, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two Northeast stores…
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Lennar, Already Building Multiple Chester County Projects, Looks to Further Expand in Region
Lennar, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, is currently developing multiple projects in Chester County and wants to further expand its Greater Philadelphia footprint, writes…
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Philadelphia Jail Population Reaches Lowest Level in At Least a Decade
The Philadelphia jail population is currently at a level that has not been seen in the city in recent memory, write Chris Palmer and Ellie…
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Vast Collection Prominently Featuring Reading Terminal Market Finds Permanent Home at Penn Libraries
A one-of-a-kind collection — notable for its size, scope, and prominent focus on Philadelphia’s historic Reading Terminal Market — has found its new permanent home…
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2025 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Moira Gassenmeyer
As the Integrated Health Director at The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE), Moira Gassenmeyer leads with compassion and innovation in one of Chester County’s most…
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Harcum College Names Jordan A. Harris as Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient
Pennsylvania House Majority Appropriations Chairman Jordan A. Harris is confirmed as speaker and will also receive an honorary doctorate in Political Science at Harcum College’s…
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Immaculata University Music Major Selected as Presser Scholar
The Immaculata University Music Department’s Olivia Baker ’25 is the recipient of the Presser Foundation’s 2024-25 Undergraduate Scholar Award. The scholarship award is designed to…
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Food & Wine Names Rittenhouse Square Restaurant Among Top 15 in the Nation
Food & Wine is handing out its third annual Global Tastemakers awards, compiling a list of the top 15 restaurants worth visiting in the United…
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Nonprofit Status Change for West Chester’s FarmerJawn Does Not Stop Its Charitable Work
Although part of West Chester’s FarmerJawn lost its nonprofit status, founder Christa Barfield assured that the organization would continue its charitable work without interruption, writes…
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Six Chester County Towns Rank Among Most Educated ZIP Codes in Greater Philadelphia
Six Chester County towns have earned spots on the list of the most educated ZIP codes in Greater Philadelphia, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan…
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SEPTA’s Budget Crisis Hits Hard: Paoli/Thorndale Line Faces Elimination Amid $2.6B Shake-Up
SEPTA is proposing significant service cuts and fare increases in its $2.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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A Night of Music, Healing & Innovation at Safe Harbor
Safe Harbor of Chester County will hold a special House Concert on April 17 featuring Sug Daniels, who will provide an intimate evening of live…
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Delaware County’s Ghost Gun Ban Is Official Amid Push Back
Delaware County Council made it official Wednesday when it voted unanimously to ban ghost guns and automatic weapon converters, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia…
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This Local Nonprofit is Helping Support Philly’s Latina Entrepreneurs
Since it was launched four years ago, Philadelphia nonprofit Mujeres Que Inspiran has always strived to support and motivate Latina women in the region to…
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Chester County Achieves Fastest Population Growth in Pennsylvania
Chester County has seen the highest influx of residents in Pennsylvania over the last four years, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According…
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Philadelphia Named Among Top 10 U.S. Cities for Food and Drinks
Great meals are aplenty across the entire United States with supremely talented and gifted chefs gracing just about every major city. Food & Wine has…
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Four of Philadelphia’s Most Influential People Have Ties to Chester County
Four people with Chester County ties are among this year’s 150 most influential Philadelphians, according to the recently released list by Philadelphia Magazine. Ken Lawrence…
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How Malvern’s History with Tech Industry Inspired the Novel ‘Silicon Valley East’
A famous phrase used by President Ronald Reagan to describe Malvern has inspired the new novel Silicon Valley East, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. In…
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