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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Philadelphia Now Among Top 10 Most Sought-After Cities For Apartment Renters
Thanks to a soar in rental activity in February, Philadelphia is now among the 10 most sought-after cities for renters, writes Ryan Mulligan for the…
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Meridian Bank Drives Successful Acquisition: A Union of Engineering Firms Howell and Nave Newell
Meridian Bank was pivotal in facilitating the acquisition that brought together civil engineering firms Howell and Nave Newell, writes Bill Donahue in Suburban Life Magazine.…
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SCORE Honors Women’s History Month With Loyal Volunteers Who Pay It Forward
SCORE honors Women’s History Month by celebrating the significant impact of women-owned businesses on the US economy. Employing 9.4 million workers, these companies are at…
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Program Spotlight: Online Certificate In Medical Billing
Are you interested in pursuing a career in one of the fastest-growing fields? Earning a Certificate in Medical Billing from Peirce College is a great…
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Phillies Are Partnering With Comcast Spectacor in $2.5B South Philadelphia Sports Complex Transformation Efforts
Comcast Spectacor is getting a new partner in its efforts to transform the South Philadelphia Sports Complex in the Philadelphia Phillies, writes Tom Dougherty for…
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Some Philly Companies Are Embracing A Four-Day Workweek
Sen. Bernie Sanders recently introduced a bill to reduce the standard U.S. workweek to 32 hours over four days as opposed to 40 hours over…
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Heights Philadelphia Unveils New Plan To Transform Education and Empower Local Communities
Heights Philadelphia, a local education nonprofit that helps students prepare for life after high school, is expanding its reach and programming, writes Mike DeNardo for…
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Former Villanova Coach Jay Wright on the NCAA Big 5: ‘It’s a Sad Time’
Former Villanova head men’s basketball coach Jay Wright is disappointed no Big 5 teams have made the men’s NCAA Tournament in two years, calling it…
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Great Wolf Lodge Opens Its Largest Resort Close to Chester County
The new 700-room Great Wolf Lodge is a good summer getaway if you are looking for a place that will provide loads of fun and…
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PREIT Looks to Maximize Remaining Mall Properties by Adding Up To 7,000 Apartments
PREIT, the Philadelphia-based owner of the Exton Square Mall and others, is looking to add as many as 7,000 apartments to six of its mall…
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Campbell Soup Features Jason Kelce on Limited Edition Chunky Soup Can
Campbell Soup wants to make sure its Chunky soup brand remains popular with consumers so it’s releasing a limited-edition Jason Kelce Legend can. The…
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Chester County’s FarmerJawn Works to Encourage Younger Generations to Take Up Farming
Pennsylvania has been working hard on encouraging young people to farm, but these efforts have not yet produced the desired results, writes Marcia Brown for…
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Immaculata University Expands Partnership with Jefferson University for Two Graduate Programs Pathways
Immaculata University is expanding its partnership with Thomas Jefferson University to provide Immaculata undergraduate students with pathways to Jefferson master’s programs in historic preservation and real…
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Philadelphia-Based Tech Company Stuzo Seeks Out Wawa
Stuzo, a software company that powers convenience store transactions, has been sold to Par Technology and hopes to eventually sign a deal with a major…
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Temple Health Appoints Next CEO of Chestnut Hill Hospital
Temple Health has announced that Richard Newell will step in as the next CEO of Chestnut Hill Hospital, effective April 8, writes John George for…
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RKL Again Recognized by Accounting Today as Pennsylvania’s Leading Accounting Firm
CPA and advisory firm RKL, which has an office in Exton, ranked first in Pennsylvania and 58th nationwide in the latest roundup of the 100 largest…
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Bristol-Raised Mike Missanelli Eyes Return to 97.5 The Fanatic Amid Station’s Talent Overhaul
Bristol’s Mike Missanelli could be returning to Philadelphia sports talk radio station 97.5 The Fanatic, which is currently in the process of reshuffling its on-air…
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Phoenixville’s Kevin Negandhi, Anchor at ESPN, Keeps Philadelphia Teams Close to His Heart
Phoenixville native Kevin Negandhi is currently one of the most recognizable faces at ESPN, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. But before becoming…
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