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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C&N Welcomes Joe Bifolco as SVP, Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager
Joe Bifolco has joined the Commercial Lending team at C&N as SVP-Senior Commercial Lending Relationship Manager based in Chesterbrook. In his role, Bifolco will focus…
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Pilot Program Helps Philadelphians Become First-Time Homeowners, Pay Off Student Debt
Since October, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has been testing the waters of a grant and loan program that helps aspiring homeowners with down payments…
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Devereux Campus Demolished with 10 Single Family Homes to Take Its Place in Devon
The long-standing Devereux campus in Devon has been demolished to make way for 10 single-family homes, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the…
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Home Ownership Among Single Mothers in Philly Region Higher Than Most Major Metros
Single mothers in the Philadelphia metro are more likely to own a home than in most other major metros in the country, writes Michaelle Bond…
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Chris McDermott Joins Meridian Bank as SVP, Commercial Lending
Meridian Bank has appointed Christopher E. McDermott to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. McDermott will join other members of the Meridian Commercial…
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Swarthmore Native Jim Pappas Is Back on the Cheesesteak Trail
Jim Pappas is a good judge of cheesesteaks. And no wonder. He’s visited more than 1,000 cheesesteak shops in the Philadelphia region, writes Ali Mohsen…
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One Local Trail Is Among Six Great Bike Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania
The eastern part of the state features several great bike trails that are suitable for all skill levels, including one that Montgomery County residents can…
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Rittenhouse Square Bar Tapster Plans Expansion Into Suburbs, Including Chester County
Tapster, a self-pour tasting room chain with a Rittenhouse Square location, is planning to expand into Philadelphia suburbs like Chester County, writes Emma Dooling for…
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Pennsylvania Theatre Institute: Summer Theatre Camp at West Chester University Is Back for 7th Year
Since 2018, West Chester University has welcomed Philadelphia-area students to campus to explore all things theatre-related in a fun and supportive environment. The Pennsylvania Theatre…
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A New Sushi Speakeasy Opens in Fishtown, Replacing a Former Sushi Bar
Sushi By Bou, the Omakase sushi restaurant that first made a name for itself in New York City, is opening its first Philadelphia location in…
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Exton’s Max Patkin, ‘Clown Prince of Baseball,’ Featured in New Documentary
Greg DeHart, who was a baseball player for the Burlington Bees, has recently finished a documentary, honoring Exton’s Max Patkin, who was known as the…
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Philly Metro Is Safe from Rare Cicada Co-emergence
While several states are currently bracing for a potential cicada invasion in the following few months, the Philadelphia area is in the clear for now,…
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Immaculata University Awarded Grant To Support Parenting Students
Immaculata University is one of 12 colleges and universities to be awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the 2024 Parent Pathways Grant…
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American Airlines Announces a Busy Summer Schedule at PHL
American Airlines is planning for its “strongest” summer schedule at PHL since pre-COVID 2019, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airline is adding…
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Surfside, the Philadelphia-based Canned Cocktail Brand, Expands and Adds New Flavors
The Philadelphia-based canned cocktail brand, Surfside, is expanding across the United States and adding several new flavors, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Surfside has expanded…
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Montgomery County Life Sciences Campus To Be Redeveloped By New Owners
The new owners of a 34-acre office and life sciences campus in Montgomery County have launched a major renovation and expansion of the property, writes…
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Widener Engineering Professor Awarded Nearly $200,000 from National Science Foundation
Dr. Ali Hamza, PhD, assistant professor of electrical engineering at Widener University, has been awarded approximately $200,000 in grant funding from the prestigious Engineering Research…
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Cherelle Parker, Philadelphia’s First Woman Mayor, Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Lincoln University
Philadelphia mayor, Cherelle Parker, has received her honorary doctorate from Lincoln University, reports staff for CBS News Philadelphia. Parker, who is the 100th mayor of…
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