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Cloud cover causing airport delays in Northeast...but busy air travel day. Some departing flights from Dulles and Reagan-National airports are being delayed because of slowdowns in Boston, Newark, New York and Philadelphia caused by excessive low-level cloud cover. Dulles and Reagan-National... In this article: Accuweather.com, Boston, New York, and Philadelphia |
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thestar.com | November 15, 2009
This law is for the birds
...for conservationists, academics, and planners from the National Audubon Society and cities including New York, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C, who want to know more about Toronto's law. "Toronto has become almost...
In this article: Toronto, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, National Audubon Society, and Muhlenberg College
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Sportingnews | 6 days ago
Falcons-Giants Preview
...and get away from football, get away from the routine." New York got plenty of help during the bye as the teams above it in the NFC East - Dallas and Philadelphia - both lost. The Giants are in a second-place tie with the Eagles, one...
In this article: Michael Turner, Matt Ryan, Tom Coughlin, New York, Mike Smith, NFL, San Diego, Atlanta, and Aaron Ross
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Sydney Morning Herald - Business | 2 days ago
The brave new world of media advertising
...know which half." It is usually attributed to John Wanamaker, a prominent American retailer who owned department stores in New York and Philadelphia early in the 20th century, according to the trade journal Advertising Age.
In this article: Rupert Murdoch, Revenue, Beneficiary, Anxiety, Advertising Age, Fairfax Media, Google, and New York
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Sportingnews | 1 day ago
Flyers-Islanders Preview
...Flyers - two in shootouts - since a 4-3 home win Feb. 12, 2008. Philadelphia has outscored New York 36-18 in that span, though the Atlantic Division foes haven't met this season. Each team has 25 points, but the Flyers are looking to avoid...
In this article: Philadelphia Flyers, Dwayne Roloson, New York Islanders, Rick DiPietro, Danny Briere, Martin Biron, New York, and Chris Pronger
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TIME | November 16, 2009
Pimp My Bus Ride: Hip Intercity Motor Coaches
...seat on each bus. BoltBus, a joint venture launched last year by Greyhound and Peter Pan that covers Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston, offers the same $1 deals as MegaBus, whose routes include the Northeast corridor...
In this article: BoltBus, Amtrak, Greyhound, New York City, Boston, Joint venture, Northeast Corridor, and DePaul University
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Detroit News | 2 hours ago
Thanksgiving travelers headed east face flight delays
...Esparza / The Detroit News Romulus -- Weather was causing delays for people flying to New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia this afternoon, according to Federal Aviation Administration's Web site. Today is traditionally the busiest...
In this article: Thanksgiving, Federal Aviation Administration, La Guardia Airport, Detroit, New Jersey, The Bond Buyer, and Airport Authority
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Winston-Salem Journal | November 04, 2009
Yanks wrap it up: New York dethrones Philadelphia in six games
Yanks wrap it up: New York dethrones Philadelphia in six games AP Photo The Yankees celebrate in the infield after the final out of the World Series. New York defeated Philadelphia four games to two. NEW YORK - The New York Yankees won...
In this article: New York Yankees, New York, Andy Pettitte, World Series, Bobby Richardson, Pedro Martinez, Mariano Rivera, Philadelphia Phillies, and Joba Chamberlain
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The Washington Post | November 09, 2009
Pedestrian safety study ranks Washington area in the middle
...places for traveling safely on foot. Washington, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York and Boston all ranked in the bottom half of the 52 metropolitan areas with populations of more than 1 million. Geoff Anderson, co-chairman of...
In this article: Washington, AARP, Orlando, New York, and PT Cruiser
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Description from Wikipedia:
Philadelphia (pronounced: /ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə/) is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the sixth-most-populous city in the United States.
In 2008, the population of the city proper was estimated to be over 1.4 million, while the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area's population of 5.8 million made it the country's fifth-largest. The city is the nation's fourth-largest urban area by population and its fourth-largest consumer media market as ranked by the Nielsen Media Research. It is the county seat of Philadelphia County (with which it is coterminous). Popular nicknames for Philadelphia include Philly and The City of Brotherly Love, from Greek: Φιλαδέλφεια, IPA: /pron/, Modern Greek: IPA: /[filaˈðɛlfia]/, "brotherly love" from φίλος, (philos, love), and αδελφός (adelphos, brother).
A commercial, educational, and cultural center, the city was once the second-largest in the British Empire (after London), and the social and geographical center of the original 13 American colonies.
Ben Franklin took a large role in Philadelphia's early rise to prominence. It was in this city that many of the ideas, and subsequent actions, gave birth to the American Revolution and American Independence, making Philadelphia a centerpiece of early American history. It was the most populous city of the young United States, and served as one of the nation's many capitals during the Revolutionary War and after. Following the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, it was the temporary national capital from 1790 to 1800 while Washington, DC was under construction.
- Name:
- City of Philadelphia
- Also Known As:
- "Philly", "City of Brotherly Love","The City that Loves you Back", "Cradle of Liberty", "The Quaker City", "The Birthplace of America","The City of Neighborhoods"
- Type:
- City
- Motto:
- "Philadelphia maneto" ("Let brotherly love endure")
- Founding Date:
- October 27, 1682
- Total Area (sq. mi):
- 135
- Land Area (sq mi):
- 127.4
- Land Area (km):
- 326.144
- Water Area (sq mi):
- 7.6
- Water Area (km):
- 19.6
- Metro Area (km):
- 11989
- Urban Area (km):
- 4660.7
- Elevation (ft):
- 39
- Elevation (m):
- 12
- Urban Population:
- 5325000
- Time Zone:
- EST
- Website:
- http://www.phila.gov
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