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<li>A public comment period begins for the new community advisory council concerning regional initiatives.<ref>[https://www.baaqmd.gov/en/News-and-Events/Page-Resources/2026-News/072326-CAC-Comment-Period Public Comment Period Begins for Community Advisory], ''BAAQMD'', July 2026.</ref></li>
<li>The [[Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority]] (SEPTA) rolls out its new bus network redesign program, aiming to streamline routes and decrease wait times across the [[Center City, Philadelphia|Center City]] district.<ref>[https://www.inquirer.com/transportation/septa-bus-revolution-network-redesign-2023.html "SEPTA Unveils Final Bus Revolution Network"], ''The Philadelphia Inquirer'', 2023.</ref></li>
<li>Revitalization efforts in the [[Center City]] district continue to expand local commerce and hospitality infrastructure.</li>
<li>Construction continues on the $329 million [[Penn's Landing]] park capping [[Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania|Interstate 95]], a major infrastructure project designed to reconnect historic [[Old City, Philadelphia|Old City]] with the Delaware River waterfront.<ref>[https://www.phillyvoice.com/penns-landing-delaware-river-waterfront-park-cap-i-95-design/ "Penn's Landing Park Cap Project"], ''PhillyVoice'', 2023.</ref></li>
<li>The [[Philadelphia Museum of Art]] announces expanded weekend gallery hours and a new series of community events.</li>
<li>The [[Philadelphia Museum of Art]] announces expanded weekend gallery hours and inaugurates a new series of community events focusing on local contemporary artists.<ref>[https://philamuseum.org/news "Museum Announces Expanded Hours"], ''PMA Press Room'', 2023.</ref></li>
<li>Seasonal street festivals in [[Fishtown]] and [[Northern Liberties]] conclude with record regional attendance.</li>
<li>Seasonal street festivals, including the [[Fishtown, Philadelphia|Fishtown]] Kensington Derby and Arts Festival and the 2nd Street Festival in [[Northern Liberties, Philadelphia|Northern Liberties]], conclude with record-breaking regional attendance.<ref>[https://whyy.org/news/ "Philadelphia Street Festivals Draw Record Crowds"], ''WHYY News'', 2023.</ref></li>
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|fact1=...that [[Germantown]] was founded in '''1683''' and issued the first anti-slavery protest in American history five years later?<ref>[https://historicgermantownandnwphilly.org/ "Historic Germantown"], ''Historic Germantown'', 2023.</ref>
|fact1=...that [[Germantown]] was founded in '''1683''' and issued the first anti-slavery protest in American history five years later?<ref>[https://historicgermantownandnwphilly.org/ "Historic Germantown"], ''Historic Germantown'', 2023.</ref>
|fact2=...that [[Manayunk]] takes its name from a Lenape word meaning "where we go to drink"?
|fact2=...that [[Manayunk, Philadelphia|Manayunk]] takes its name from a Lenape word meaning "where we go to drink"?
|fact3=...that [[Eastern State Penitentiary]] was once the most expensive building in America and housed Al Capone?
|fact3=...that [[Eastern State Penitentiary]] was once the most expensive building in America and briefly housed notorious mobster Al Capone?
|fact4=...that [[Mount Airy]] became a national model for successful racial integration in the 1950s-60s?
|fact4=...that [[Mount Airy, Philadelphia|Mount Airy]] became a national model for successful residential racial integration in the 1950s and 1960s?
|fact5=...that the cheesesteak was invented at [[Pat's King of Steaks]] in South Philadelphia in 1930?
|fact5=...that the cheesesteak was purportedly invented at [[Pat's King of Steaks]] in South Philadelphia in 1930?
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{{Main Page Did You Know
|fact1=...that the [[Philadelphia Museum of Art]]'s famous steps were immortalized in the 1976 film ''Rocky''?
|fact1=...that the [[Philadelphia Museum of Art]]'s famous 72 stone steps were immortalized in the 1976 film ''Rocky''?
|fact2=...that [[Philadelphia City Hall]] is the largest municipal building in the United States and features over 250 exterior sculptures?
|fact2=...that [[Philadelphia City Hall]] is the largest municipal building in the United States and features over 250 exterior sculptures designed by Alexander Milne Calder?
|fact3=...that the [[Mütter Museum]] contains a collection of medical oddities, including pieces of Albert Einstein's brain?
|fact3=...that the [[Mütter Museum]] contains a collection of medical oddities, including slides of Albert Einstein's brain and the shared liver of Chang and Eng Bunker?
|fact4=...that [[Elfreth's Alley]] is widely recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in America?
|fact4=...that [[Elfreth's Alley]] in Old City is widely recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in America?
|fact5=...that Philadelphia was the first city in the United States to have a lending library and a hospital, both founded by [[Benjamin Franklin]]?
|fact5=...that Philadelphia was the first city in the United States to have a lending library and a hospital, both founded by [[Benjamin Franklin]]?
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<li>'''1683''' — [[Germantown]] was founded by 13 German families, becoming the first German settlement in North America.</li>
<li>'''1683''' — [[Germantown, Philadelphia|Germantown]] was founded by 13 German and Dutch Mennonite families, becoming the first German settlement in North America.</li>
<li>'''1777''' — [[Battle of Germantown]]: [[George Washington]] attacks British forces in what becomes a key turning point for the French alliance.</li>
<li>'''1777''' — [[Battle of Germantown]]: General [[George Washington]] attacks British forces in what becomes a key turning point for securing the French alliance during the American Revolutionary War.</li>
<li>'''1854''' — The Act of Consolidation merges Philadelphia County into the City of Philadelphia.</li>
<li>'''1854''' — The [[Act of Consolidation, 1854|Act of Consolidation]] merges Philadelphia County into the City of Philadelphia, drastically expanding the city's borders and municipal power.</li>
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<li>'''1776''' — The Declaration of Independence is read publicly for the first time outside Independence Hall.</li>
<li>'''1776''' — The Declaration of Independence is read publicly for the first time by Colonel John Nixon outside [[Independence Hall]].</li>
<li>'''1777''' — The first Fourth of July celebration takes place in Philadelphia.</li>
<li>'''1777''' — The first Fourth of July celebration takes place in Philadelphia, featuring fireworks, toasts, and the ringing of city bells.</li>
<li>'''1933''' — The [[Franklin Institute]] relocates to its current home on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.</li>
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<li>'''1682''' — William Penn founds the Province of Pennsylvania.</li>
<li>'''1682''' — [[William Penn]] founds the Province of Pennsylvania.</li>
<li>'''1701''' — The Charter of Privileges is enacted, establishing religious freedom in the colony.</li>
<li>'''1701''' — The Charter of Privileges is enacted by Penn, establishing formal religious freedom in the Pennsylvania colony.</li>
<li>'''1790''' — Philadelphia becomes the temporary capital of the United States.</li>
<li>'''1790''' — Philadelphia officially becomes the temporary capital of the United States while Washington, D.C. is being constructed, serving in this capacity until 1800.</li>
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<div style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.5;">'''[[Boathouse Row]]''' illuminated at night along the east bank of the [[Schuylkill River]]. The historic site consists of 15 boathouses housing local rowing clubs and remains a National Historic Landmark.</div>
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<li>[[Germantown]] — Historic 1683 neighborhood</li>
<li>[[Germantown, Philadelphia|Germantown]] — Historic 1683 neighborhood</li>
<li>[[Chestnut Hill]] — Upscale Northwest shopping</li>
<li>[[Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia|Chestnut Hill]] — Upscale Northwest shopping</li>
<li>[[Manayunk]] — Main Street dining & Towpath</li>
<li>[[Manayunk, Philadelphia|Manayunk]] — Main Street dining & towpath recreation</li>
<li>[[Fishtown]] — Trendy restaurants and bars</li>
<li>[[Fishtown, Philadelphia|Fishtown]] — Trendy restaurants and arts venues</li>
<li>[[Rittenhouse Square]] — Center City's premier square</li>
<li>[[Rittenhouse Square]] — Center City's premier park</li>
<li>[[Fairmount]] — Art Museum neighborhood</li>
<li>[[Fairmount, Philadelphia|Fairmount]] — Art Museum neighborhood</li>
<li>[[University City]] — Penn & Drexel campus</li>
<li>[[University City, Philadelphia|University City]] — Penn & Drexel campus hub</li>
<li>[[Passyunk Square]] — East Passyunk dining</li>
<li>[[Passyunk Square, Philadelphia|Passyunk Square]] — East Passyunk dining district</li>
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<div style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #004C54;">Welcome to Philadelphia.Wiki</div>
<div style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #004C54;">Welcome to Philadelphia.Wiki</div>
<p style="margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 0.95em;">'''Philadelphia.Wiki''' is a community-built encyclopedia dedicated to documenting the history, neighborhoods, culture, and features of the City of Brotherly Love. We need your help to grow!</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 0.95em;">'''Philadelphia.Wiki''' is a community-built encyclopedia dedicated to documenting the history, neighborhoods, culture, and architecture of the City of Brotherly Love. We need your help to grow!</p>
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Revision as of 02:05, 26 July 2026

Welcome to Philadelphia.Wiki
The encyclopedic guide to the City of Brotherly Love — neighborhoods, restaurants, history, landmarks, and the people and places that make Philadelphia unique.
Featured Article
Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia's five original squares laid out by William Penn in his 1682 plan for the city. Located in Center City, it has evolved from colonial-era "Goosetown" farmland into one of America's most prestigious urban addresses.[1] The square is surrounded by acclaimed restaurants including Parc, Friday Saturday Sunday, and Rouge, world-class cultural institutions like the Curtis Institute of Music and Rosenbach Museum, and elegant residential buildings. Named for astronomer David Rittenhouse, the park hosts a weekly farmers market and remains the heart of Philadelphia's most walkable neighborhood.
In the News

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Did You Know?
  • ...that Germantown was founded in 1683 and issued the first anti-slavery protest in American history five years later?[6]
  • ...that Manayunk takes its name from a Lenape word meaning "where we go to drink"?
  • ...that Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most expensive building in America and briefly housed notorious mobster Al Capone?
  • ...that Mount Airy became a national model for successful residential racial integration in the 1950s and 1960s?
  • ...that the cheesesteak was purportedly invented at Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia in 1930?

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Did You Know?
  • ...that the Philadelphia Museum of Art's famous 72 stone steps were immortalized in the 1976 film Rocky?
  • ...that Philadelphia City Hall is the largest municipal building in the United States and features over 250 exterior sculptures designed by Alexander Milne Calder?
  • ...that the Mütter Museum contains a collection of medical oddities, including slides of Albert Einstein's brain and the shared liver of Chang and Eng Bunker?
  • ...that Elfreth's Alley in Old City is widely recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in America?
  • ...that Philadelphia was the first city in the United States to have a lending library and a hospital, both founded by Benjamin Franklin?

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On This Day: July 28
  • 1776 — The Declaration of Independence is read publicly for the first time by Colonel John Nixon outside Independence Hall.
  • 1777 — The first Fourth of July celebration takes place in Philadelphia, featuring fireworks, toasts, and the ringing of city bells.
  • 1933 — The Franklin Institute relocates to its current home on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Picture of the Month

Nighttime illuminates Boathouse Row along the Schuylkill River

Boathouse Row illuminated at night along the east bank of the Schuylkill River. The historic site consists of 15 boathouses housing local rowing clubs and remains a National Historic Landmark.
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Philadelphia.Wiki is a community-built encyclopedia dedicated to documenting the history, neighborhoods, culture, and architecture of the City of Brotherly Love. We need your help to grow!

  1. ↑ "Rittenhouse Square", Visit Philadelphia, 2023.
  2. ↑ "SEPTA Unveils Final Bus Revolution Network", The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Penn's Landing Park Cap Project", PhillyVoice, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Museum Announces Expanded Hours", PMA Press Room, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Philadelphia Street Festivals Draw Record Crowds", WHYY News, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Historic Germantown", Historic Germantown, 2023.
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