About Philadelphia
Philadelphia, commonly referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the second-most populous city in the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Philadelphia is known for its extensive contributions to United States history, especially the American Revolution, and served as the nation's capital until 1800. It maintains contemporary influence in business and industry, culture, sports, and music. Philadelphia is the nation's sixth-most populous city, with a population of 1,603,797 in the 2020 census and is the urban core of the larger Delaware Valley (or Philadelphia metropolitan area), the nation's seventh-largest and one of the world's largest metropolitan regions consisting of 6.245 million residents in the metropolitan statistical area and 7.366 million residents in its combined statistical area. Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn, an English Quaker and advocate of religious freedom.
Neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA
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Philadelphia Government Events Center
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What events are happening locally in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia is home to some of the most popular attractions in the United States, including the Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, the Franklin Institute Science Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Barnes Foundation, the Rodin Museum, the Reading Terminal Market, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Betsy Ross House, the Mummers Parade, the International Spy Museum, the Philadelphia Zoo, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Philadelphia Flyers, the Phillies, the 76ers, the Flyers, the Union Trust Company Building, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
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(215) 686-2181
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1400 John F Kennedy BlvdPhiladelphia PA 19107United States
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