- January 26: Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrive in Philadelphia. Their plans include visiting various Philadelphia landmarks. (AP)
- January 25: Representative Bob Brady announces that he will run for the Democratic mayoral nomination. (Daily News)
- January 18: Philadelphia is named the second-best American city to make a film in by MovieMaker Magazine. (Philadelphia Inquirer).
- January 10: Comcast announces it plans to sell its internet, voice and video services to small businesses. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
- January 5: Thomas Eakins's painting, The Gross Clinic is moved to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Evening Bulletin)
- January 1: The Mummers Parade is postponed for January 6 because of rain. (Daily News)
