Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn, an English Quaker and advocate of religious freedom, and served as the capital of the colonial era Province of Pennsylvania. [3][15] It then played …

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3 days ago · Philadelphia, city and port, coextensive with Philadelphia county, southeastern Pennsylvania, and situated at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the largest …

3 days ago · Official website of the City of Philadelphia, includes information on municipal services, permits, licenses, and records for citizens and businesses.

Aug 14, 2025 · Iconic things to do in Philly include exploring the Eastern State Penitentiary after dark, running up the "Rocky" steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and more.

20 hours ago · The Philadelphia region — along with millions across the Northeast — is digging out after a major winter storm that dumped significant snowfall. Daily snowfall records were broken across …

4 days ago · A major winter storm brought more than a foot of snow to Philadelphia and many other communities in the region, just as the snow from the last storm finally started to melt.

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18 hours ago · The city received 14 inches of snow — and some nearby areas got even more. SEPTA is gradually restoring service, but many roads still need to be cleared.

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