Philadelphia is the largest city in
Pennsylvania, and the 5th most populous in the United States over all.
As of 2005, Philadelphia's population was estimated as 1,463,281, with 5,823,23 living
in the metropolitan area.
The city is known as the "City of Brotherly Love" as its name stems from
the Greek, philos (meaning "love") adelphos (meaning "brother").
Other nicknames include "Birthplace of America", "Cradle of Liberty",
"The Quaker City", and simply "Philly".
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Some of the major companies headquartered in Philadelphia include Cigna, CIGNA, Comcast and Sunoco.
Professional sports teams in Philadelphia include the AHL ice hockey team, the Philadelphia Phantoms, the basketball team, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Major League Baseball team, the Philadelphia Phillies, the NFL American football team, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the NHL ice hockey team, the Philadelphia Flyers.
Perhaps the best known educational institution in Philadelphia is the University of Pennsylvania, which is coeducational private non-sectarian research university. The university of Pennsylvania was founded in 1740, and is one of the eight members of the Ivy League.
The main airport serving Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport.
Philadelphia is home to the "cheesesteak" - known outside of the city as "Philadelphia cheesesteak", "Philly cheesesteak", or "steak and cheese". It is a sandwich made in a long Italian roll, filled with thinly sliced pieces of steak and melted cheese. Optionally, grilled onions, sautéd green peppers, mushrooms and sauces may be added.
In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read out in three cities: Trenton, New Jersey, Easton, Pennsylvania, and of course, Philadelphia.
Here is the seven day weather forecast for Philadelphia:
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From the City of Brotherly love to the gardens of the Brandywine Valley, to sharing the roads with horse-drawn buggies in Lancaster County, Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country invite visitors to partake in nature's beauty and many moments that help shape the course of American history. Our resident writers have found the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to make your trip worthwhile and memorable. Before you leave on your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing!
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Philadelphia is the largest city in
Pennsylvania, and the 5th most populous in the United States over all.
As of 2005, Philadelphia's population was estimated as 1,463,281, with 5,823,23 living
in the metropolitan area.
