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Philadelphia was the first major city in America and is currently the fifth largest city in the United States (and the second largest city on the East Coast). Greater Philadelphia is home to more than 7 million people in a 12-county area. Most of the 7 million people live in the 9-county metropolitan area that includes Philadelphia. The city of Philadelphia, which covers 129 square miles, is home to 1.6 million residents.

According to a survey by Places Rated Almanac, Greater Philadelphia ranked third in overall livability out of 343 metropolitan areas in North America. In a recent FBI Crime Report, Philadelphia was ranked the fourth (4th) safest city out of the America's 10 largest cities.

LOCATION

Philadelphia location on the East Coast makes it one of the most accessible cities in the United States. It is within a 4-1/2 hour drive of 38% of the United States population. The city is also within a two-hour flight-time of 50% of the United States population. Philadelphia is located approximately 100 miles south of New York City and approximately 120 miles north of Washington DC.

HISTORY

William Penn founded Philadelphia, the "City of Brotherly Love", in 1682. William Penn's chief surveyor, Captain Thomas Holmes, designed grid pattern for the city that included wide streets and five public squares to fulfill William Penn's vision of a city where people would always have green areas to meet and relax. After almost 300 years these green parks are still present in modern day Philadelphia and are still an area where people can meet and relax. Philadelphia grew rapidly in the 18th century until it was the second largest English-speaking City in the world.

Philadelphia is often regarded as the birthplace of the United States because of the events that took place in Philadelphia in the 18^th century. It is here that the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 declaring our independence from England. And it is also here where more that a decade later, in 1787, delegates developed the Constitution of the United States. Many of the sites that played a significant roles in the history of our country such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, City tavern, Congress Hall, Franklin Court, Betsy Ross’ House, Christ’s Church are popular tourist attractions today.

CULTURE

ART - Philadelphia has the largest collection of Impressionist art in the world outside of Paris. Two of the places where you can view these works include The Barnes Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Philadelphia has the largest collection of Rodin Sculpture in the world outside of Paris. According to Philadelphia law, 1% of the cost of all new, publicly-funded building construction must go toward artwork or a beautification project. Philadelphia has more outdoor art than any other city in the world.

THEATER - Philadelphia is second only to New York in development of major theater in the United States. Including the oldest theater in continuous use in the English Speaking world (the Walnut Theater, 1809).

RESTAURANTS – Philadelphia was voted the "Best Restaurant City In America." Not only are the #1 and #2 restaurants in the nation here in Center City. But 10 of the top 100 restaurants in the nation are located in the city.

SPORTS – Philadelphia has six professional Sports Teams.