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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Population: 1,517,550

Wrapped in layers of fascinating history, Philadelphia was the nexus of the nation's original 13 colonies, acting as an 18th century hotbed of political activism that gave rise to the American Revolution. Under the canopy of downtown Center City's spectacular skyscrapers, the ivy-covered buildings of Independence National Historical Park and the many structures dating back to the 1700s lend the city an aged feel unlike any other U.S. metropolis. Philadelphia's citizens are hardy, loyal to their city and extremely proud of their endlessly rich cultural climate. The city's unique culinary contribution is the Philly cheesesteak, sliced steak and cheese served on a roll, with both Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's Steaks in southern Philadelphia laying claim to the recipe's invention.
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Philadelphia's $786 million Convention Center Halfway to its Big Rebirth

Hotel Online - Fri Nov 06

Nov. 6, 2009--Many people are looking forward to March 2011 -- the anticipated opening of the expanded Convention Center -- and none more than those already selling the yet-to-be-completed meeting, exhibit, and ballroom spaces.

Teen shoots another on school bus in W. Phila

Philly.com - Fri Nov 06

A teenager shot and wounded another youth on a school bus taking students to a disciplinary high school this morning, police said.

No injuries in SEPTA train fire; probe begins

The Philadelphia Tribune - Fri Nov 06

All is back to normal following a fire that broke out on the SEPTA Regional Rail R5 Paoli train car in West Philadelphia on Wednesday morning.

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