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- "America's most historic square mile," encompassing Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and numerous Revolutionary-era sites.
- "Father of the Underground Railroad," who helped hundreds of escaped slaves and documented their stories.
- "Father of the Underground Railroad."
- "Godmother of Soul," singer born in Philadelphia.
- "Hidden river" flowing through Fairmount Park to join the Delaware at the Navy Yard.
- "Mother Father Sister Brother," the house band for Philadelphia International Records.
- "School without walls" program using city resources as classrooms.
- "The Minister of Defense," Reggie White played for the Eagles 1985–1992. One of the greatest defensive players in NFL history.
- "The Standard Railroad of the World," headquartered in Philadelphia, once the largest corporation in the world.
- "The Vet," Philadelphia's multipurpose stadium from 1971 to 2003, served as home to both the Eagles and Phillies. Notable for its artificial turf, boxy design, and notoriously rowdy fans. Demolished via implosion on March 21, 2004.
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- 100th Mayor of Philadelphia, first woman elected to the office, taking office in 2024.
- 12th Police District
- 14th Police District
- 15th Police District
- 1655 takeover of Swedish colonial holdings by the Dutch under Peter Stuyvesant.
- 1681 royal charter granted by King Charles II to William Penn, establishing the Province of Pennsylvania.
- 1682 grid plan for Philadelphia with five public squares.
- 16th Police District
- 1774 gathering of colonial delegates at Carpenters' Hall to coordinate response to British policies.
- 1775-1781 governing body that declared independence, managed the Revolutionary War, and drafted the Articles of Confederation.
- 1787 gathering at Independence Hall that produced the United States Constitution.
- 17th Police District
- 1857 opera house, oldest in America still used for its original purpose.
- 1867 campaign led by Octavius Catto and William Still that ended racial segregation on Philadelphia's streetcars.
- 1893 terminal building, now housing the Reading Terminal Market.
- 18th Police District
- 1908 opera house on North Broad, restored and reopened 2018.
- 1918 Influenza Epidemic
- 1940s-1950s reform efforts that led to the 1951 Home Rule Charter.
- 1950s-60s urban renewal that replaced the "Chinese Wall" of elevated rail tracks with a modernist office district.
- 1951 Reform Movement
- 1970s genre created by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, featuring lush orchestration.
- 1980s-1990s drug crisis that devastated neighborhoods across North and West Philadelphia.
- 1987 skyscraper that controversially broke the "gentlemen's agreement" limiting building heights to below William Penn's hat.
- 1990 companion tower to One Liberty Place.
- 19th-century banker and philanthropist, founder of Girard College.
- 19th-century realist painter, known for works including "The Gross Clinic."
- 19th Police District
- 1st Police District
- 2000s-present transformation of neighborhoods including Northern Liberties, Fishtown, Point Breeze, and others.
- 2001 performing arts center with distinctive barrel-vaulted glass roof.
- 2005 glass tower adjacent to 30th Street Station.
- 2008 skyscraper, Philadelphia's second-tallest building.
- 2012 building by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects housing the Barnes Collection.
- 2014 redesign of the plaza on the west side of City Hall.
- 2016 residential/office tower at Cira Centre South.
- 2018 skyscraper, Philadelphia's tallest building at 1,121 feet.
- 2020 Racial Justice Protests
- 21st-century buildings including Comcast Center, Comcast Technology Center, and others.
- 22nd Police District
- 24-hour South Philadelphia diner.
- 24th Police District
- 25th Police District
- 26th Police District
- 2nd Police District
- 30th Street Station
- 30th Street Station, opened in 1933, is one of the great railroad terminals in the United States
- 35-foot bronze statue atop City Hall.
- 35th Police District
- 39th Police District
- 3rd Police District
- 41-33 victory over New England Patriots. Nick Foles named MVP.
- 5th Police District
- 6th Police District
- 76ers center, three-time MVP.
- 76ers legend, pioneer of above-the-rim basketball.
- 76ers power forward, Hall of Famer.
- 77th Police District
- 7th Police District
- 8th Police District
- 9th Police District
- 9th Street Italian Market pastry shop, founded 1904, known for its cannoli, cassata cake, and Sicilian specialties. One of the oldest Italian American pastry shops in Philadelphia.
- ABC affiliate, known for "Action News."
- ABC drama set in Philadelphia.
- ABC legal drama.
- ABC sitcom set in 1980s Philadelphia suburbs.
- AHL team, Flyers affiliate 1996-2009.
- AIDS Crisis in Philadelphia
- AMC dark comedy partially filmed in Philadelphia.
- A Northeast Philadelphia cheesesteak shop with a long history and devoted following.
- A Northeast and South Philadelphia institution, beloved for its thinly sliced roast beef sandwiches.
- A Philadelphia pizza institution known for its "square pizza" (a thick, focaccia-style pan pizza topped with cheese under sauce). Multiple generations of the Santucci family.
- A comprehensive guide for people relocating to Philadelphia: neighborhood selection by lifestyle and budget, housing costs, transit options, essential registrations, schools, and what to know about Philadelphia culture before arriving.
- A comprehensive guide to the 80+ vendors inside Reading Terminal Market, organized by cuisine and specialty.
- A comprehensive look at all Philadelphia Phillies World Series appearances: 1915, 1950, 1980, 1983, 1993, 2008, 2009, and their outcomes.
- A data-driven guide to safety across Philadelphia's neighborhoods, drawing on city crime statistics to help visitors and residents understand relative safety levels across different areas of the city.
- A definitive encyclopedic resource for all things Philadelphia—the City of Brotherly Love.
- A detailed guide to what to eat at Reading Terminal Market: the Pennsylvania Dutch vendors (DiNic's roast pork, Bassetts Ice Cream, Beiler's Donuts, Dutch Eating Place), the seafood stalls, the cheese vendors, and the best dishes in the market.
- A federal affirmative action program initiated in Philadelphia that required federal contractors to hire minority workers. A landmark in the history of affirmative action policy.
- A guide to Philadelphia's best neighborhoods for families: school quality, parks and playgrounds, safety statistics, housing costs, and community character across the most family-friendly neighborhoods.
- A guide to Philadelphia's most popular neighborhoods for young adults and recent college graduates: Fishtown, Northern Liberties, Graduate Hospital, Point Breeze, Fairmount, and others
- A guide to ordering a Philadelphia cheesesteak properly, including the "whiz wit" (Cheez Whiz with onions) convention, how to be efficient at the counter, and the ongoing debate over proper cheese choice (Cheez Whiz vs. American vs. provolone).
- A lesser-known but highly regarded cheesesteak shop in the Roxborough neighborhood.
- A practical guide to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), including terminals, transportation options, and history.
- A separate institution from the Bookbinder's name, which operated in Old City and was a favorite of the political establishment for decades.
- A traditional Philadelphia soft pretzel bakery in South Philadelphia.
- Abe Fisher, from Michael Solomonov, focuses on the Jewish diaspora culinary tradition
- Abolition Movement in Philadelphia
- Abolitionist organization founded in 1833, one of the first to include both men and women.
- Absalom Jones
- Academic magnet high school in South Philadelphia.
- Academic medical center associated with Temple University.
- Academy Award-winning actress, later Princess of Monaco.
- Academy Gardens
- Academy at Palumbo
- Academy of Music
- Academy of Natural Sciences
- Act of Consolidation of 1854
- Actor and rapper, raised in West Philadelphia, star of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
- Actor and singer, Tony winner for Hamilton.
- Actor and voice actor from Philadelphia.
- Actor born in Philadelphia (Jenkintown) in 1975. Multiple Oscar nominations; co-wrote and starred in the Philadelphia-set film "Silver Linings Playbook."
- Actor from Jenkintown, multiple Oscar nominee.
- Actor from Philadelphia.
- Actor from the Philadelphia area (Jenkintown, 1975). Philadelphia Eagles superfan. Academy Award nominations for Silver Linings Playbook (set in Philadelphia), American Hustle, and others.
- Actor known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Bones.
- Actor known for The Jeffersons.
- Actress and comedian.
- Actress from Pasadena but raised in Philadelphia.
- Additional coverage of the PMA beyond its main article, including the Perelman Building, the Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building, and the ongoing expansion.
- Administrative building at 440 North Broad Street.
- Adult contemporary station.
- Affluent neighborhood in far northwest Philadelphia, featuring upscale shopping along Germantown Avenue and historic architecture.
- African American Museum
- African American Museum in Philadelphia
- African American abolitionist, writer, and poet.
- African American cemetery in Germantown.
- African American newspaper, founded 1884, oldest continuously published Black newspaper in America.
- African American painter who trained at PAFA, known for religious scenes.
- Age distribution and trends.
- Agency overseeing urban renewal and property disposition.
- Agency responsible for building permits, code enforcement, and business licensing.
- Agency responsible for street maintenance, sanitation, and snow removal.
- Agnes Irwin School
- Agnes Repplier
- Agricultural high school in Roxborough.
- Airport Line, Chestnut Hill East, Chestnut Hill West, Cynwyd, Fox Chase, Lansdale/Doylestown, Manayunk/Norristown, Media/Elwyn, Paoli/Thorndale, Trenton, Warminster, West Trenton, Wilmington/Newark.
- Al Dia
- Albert Barnes
- Alexander Milne Calder sculptures on City Hall, including William Penn.
- Alexander Stirling Calder fountain in Logan Circle.
- All-female academic magnet school, oldest public high school for girls in the United States.
- All-female school in Bryn Mawr.
- All-female school in Rosemont.
- All-male Catholic high school, oldest Catholic high school in the United States.
- All-male charter school with classical education focus.
- All-male prep school in Haverford.
- All-news radio station, AM 1060.
- All-purpose Eagles running back widely considered one of the best in franchise history; famous for kneeling down in the 2003 Dallas game to preserve a win.
- All-sports radio station.
- All National Register Historic Districts and locally designated historic districts within Philadelphia.
- All Philadelphia public schools organized by cluster and neighborhood.
- All SEPTA transit lines with route information, hours, and key stops.
- All degree-granting institutions in Philadelphia including Penn, Drexel, Temple, Jefferson, St. Joseph's, LaSalle, and others.
- All major bridges spanning the Schuylkill River, Delaware River, and Wissahickon Creek.
- All major hospital systems and individual hospitals in Philadelphia, with founding dates and specialties.
- All major museums in Philadelphia, organized by category (art, history, science, specialty).
- All sites designated National Historic Landmarks within the city limits.
- Alleged hauntings at the Revolutionary War fort.
- Alleged sports curse related to buildings exceeding the height of City Hall's William Penn statue, "broken" when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII.
- Allegheny West
- Allen Iverson
- Alternative rock duo from New Hope.
- Alternative weekly.
- Alternative weekly that ceased publication.
- Alternative weekly that merged with Philadelphia Weekly.
- America's first art museum and art school, founded in 1805. Historic building designed by Frank Furness.
- America's first hospital, founded 1751, now part of Penn Medicine.
- America's first zoo, opened in 1874, featuring innovative animal habitats and Zoo360 trails.
- America's first zoo opened on July 1, 1874, in Fairmount Park. Planning had begun in 1859.
- America's oldest candy shop, revived in Old City.
- America's oldest church still standing, built 1698-1700 by Swedish colonists.
- America's oldest continuously inhabited residential street, dating to 1702.
- America's oldest continuously operating outdoor market, along South 9th Street.
- America's oldest ice cream company, founded in 1885, with a stand at Reading Terminal Market.
- America's oldest ice cream company (founded 1861), with its flagship location in Reading Terminal Market.
- America's oldest natural science research institution, featuring dinosaur exhibits and dioramas.
- America's oldest surviving botanic garden, along the Schuylkill River.
- America's oldest surviving botanic garden.
- America's oldest theater, founded in 1809.
- American Athletic Conference teams of Temple University.
- American Hockey League team.
- American Philosophical Society
- Amish-run Reading Terminal Market bakery famous for doughnuts.
- Amish-run donut shop inside Reading Terminal Market, famous for its made-from-scratch donuts and long lines on weekends.
- Amtrak hub, regional rail connections, and nearby amenities.
- An estimated 700,000 people lined Broad Street and Market Street for the Eagles' championship parade, one of the largest gatherings in Philadelphia history.
- Ancient footpaths used by the Lenape that became the basis for many of Philadelphia's diagonal streets.
- Andorra
- Andorra Natural Area
- Andrew Toney earned the nickname "The Boston Strangler" for his ability to score against the Boston Celtics in crucial playoff moments. Played for the 76ers from 1980 to 1988, a key player on the 1983 championship team.
- Andrew Wyeth
- Andy Reid's 14-year tenure as Eagles head coach (1999-2012), the most successful coaching run in franchise history. Led the Eagles to five NFC Championship Games and one Super Bowl appearance (Super Bowl XXXIX). Now head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Angora
- Annual 26.2-mile race through Philadelphia's streets, typically held in November. One of the larger marathons on the East Coast.
- Annual African American street festival in South Philadelphia, one of the largest in the nation.
- Annual Jay-Z-produced music festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
- Annual auto show at the Convention Center.
- Annual college football game traditionally played in Philadelphia.
- Annual collegiate rowing regatta on the Schuylkill.
- Annual event celebrating Philadelphia's signature food.
- Annual folk music festival in Schwenksville.
- Annual horticultural event, the nation's largest indoor flower show.
- Annual marathon through the city.
- Annual music festival produced by The Roots.
- Annual pride celebration.
- Annual track and field event at Franklin Field, the nation's oldest relay carnival.
- Annual two-day music festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, founded by Jay-Z in 2012.
- Another name for Philadelphia soul.
- Anti-Catholic violence in Kensington and Southwark that killed over 20 people and destroyed two Catholic churches.
- Appointed official who oversees city departments and day-to-day operations.
- Aramark
- Arboretum in Germantown.
- Arcadia University
- Archaeological evidence of Lenape villages and seasonal camps in the Philadelphia region.
- Archbishop Ryan High School
- Archbishop Wood High School
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools
- Architect and urban planner, partner of Robert Venturi, influential theorist of postmodernism.
- Architect of Philadelphia City Hall.
- Architect who designed Philadelphia's "cathedral of learning" high schools in the 1920s-30s.
- Architecture and urbanism publication.
- Are Philadelphia rec centers free?
- Are Victorian homes in Philadelphia expensive?
- Are the Amish vendors open every day?
- Are the Sixers moving to a new arena?
- Are there any remaining speakeasies in Philadelphia?
- Are there first-time home buyer programs in Philadelphia?
- Are there hiking trails at Valley Forge?
- Are there other Zagar mosaics in Philadelphia?
- Are there still Quakers in Philadelphia?
- Areas near universities with student-friendly housing and amenities.
- Arena Football League team owned by Jon Bon Jovi, 2008 ArenaBowl champions.
- Arena Football League team owned in part by Jon Bon Jovi, founded 2004. Won back-to-back AFL championships in 2008 and 2009.
- Arena home to the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers since 1996.
- Arena shows, parking, and getting there.
- Arena that hosted the 76ers and Flyers from 1967-2009.
- Arena that hosted the 76ers and Flyers from 1967-2009. Demolished 2011.
- Arlen Specter
- Art Deco Architecture
- Art Deco Philadelphia
- Art Deco skyscraper completed 1932, first International Style skyscraper in the United States. Now a Loews Hotel.
- Art collection featuring works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse, relocated from Merion to the Parkway in 2012.
- Art school and museum, founded 1805, the nation's first art museum and art school.
- Artisan bread bakery with multiple locations.
- Arts-focused magnet school on South Broad Street.
- Arts-integrated charter schools.
- Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush
- Arts and Crafts architect known for houses and the University of Pennsylvania Museum.
- Arts magnet in Northeast Philadelphia.
- Asian-American focused charter school in Chinatown.
- Asian supermarket in South Philadelphia.
- Atlantic 10 teams of La Salle University.
- Atlantic 10 teams of Saint Joseph's University.
- Atlantic City institution popular with Philadelphians "down the shore."
- Atlantic Division rivalry.
- Augustinian university in the western suburbs, known for basketball championships.
- Author of Black Ice, teaches at Penn.
- Author of Little Women, born in Germantown.
- Author of The Virginian, from Philadelphia.
- Author of Wicked, from Albany but with Philadelphia connections.
- Authority managing on-street parking and enforcement.
- Avenue of the Arts
- Avenue of the Arts performing arts center opened in 2001, home to the Philadelphia Orchestra.
- Avenue of the Arts theater company known for innovative productions.
- Awbury Arboretum
- Bagel shop with multiple locations.
- Baker Bowl, at Broad and Huntingdon Streets, served as the Phillies' home from 1887 to 1938. Known for its short right-field wall (only 280 feet to the foul pole) that inflated batting statistics for right-handed hitters.
- Baldwin Locomotive Works
- Baldwin Locomotive Works and Philadelphia's role in railroad equipment.
- Baldwin School
- Banking, insurance, and investment industry presence.
- Baptist, AME, and other Black church traditions.
- Bar guide by neighborhood and vibe.
- Barbacoa tacos in the Italian Market.
- Barclay Prime
- Barnes Foundation
- Barry Ashbee played defense for the Flyers from 1970 to 1974, a key member of the first Stanley Cup championship team. He was struck in the eye by a puck in the 1974 semifinals, ending his career. His
- Bars, clubs, and venues.
- Bartrams Garden
- Baseball stadium that hosted the Athletics and Phillies. Demolished 1976.
- Basketball doubleheaders at the Palestra.
- Basketball legend from West Philadelphia, only player to score 100 points in a single game.
- Basketball player and coach from North Philadelphia.
- Bassetts Ice Cream
- Battle of Germantown
- Beanie Sigel
- Beaux-Arts Architecture
- Beaux-Arts railroad station completed 1933, among the nation's grandest train stations.
- Bella Vista
- Belmont Plateau
- Belmont Village
- Beloved Center City diner that closed in 2018.
- Beloved Phillies mascot, subject of legal disputes over ownership.
- Beltway around western Philadelphia suburbs.
- Ben Franklin High School
- Benjamin Franklin
- Benjamin Franklin Bridge
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- Benjamin Franklins Philadelphia
- Benjamin Rush
- Bernard Hopkins
- Bernie Parent
- Betsy Ross Bridge
- Betsy Ross House
- Beyond tomato pie: the full pizza landscape.
- Biannual dining promotion.
- Bicentennial 1976
- Big 5 Basketball
- Big East teams, 2016 and 2018 NCAA basketball champions.
- Bike lanes, Indego bike share, and cycling infrastructure.
- Bill Barber was one of the key complementary players on the Broad Street Bullies Flyers teams of the 1970s, playing in Philadelphia from 1972 to 1984. His consistent offense and two-way play earned him a Hockey Hall of Fame induction in 1990.
- Bill Cosby
- Billie Holiday
- Billy Penn
- Biomedical research institution, oldest independent research facility in the nation.
- Black Thought
- Blue Cross RiverRink
- Boathouse Row
- Bob & Barbara's on South Street is Philadelphia's most famous dive bar, known for its jukebox, $3 Pabst-and-shot combos (the "citywide special"), and late-night dancing. A democratic institution beloved by all strata of Philadelphia society.
- Bob Brady
- Bobby Clarke
- Bobby Rydell
- Bodine High School
- Bohemian commercial strip along the southern edge of Center City.
- Bohemian shopping corridor.
- Boies Penrose
- Boundary street between Philadelphia and Montgomery County.
- Boyz II Men
- Bradley Cooper
- Branch to Ridge Avenue and Chinatown.
- Breakdown of housing, taxes, groceries, and everyday expenses compared to national averages.
- Brendan Boyle
- Brewerytown
- Brian Dawkins
- Brian De Palma
- Brian De Palma thriller set in Philadelphia.
- Bridesburg
- Bridge connecting Tacony to Palmyra, NJ.
- Bridge crossing the Schuylkill.
- Bridge crossing the Schuylkill River at South Street.
- Bridge crossing the Schuylkill at Girard Avenue.