Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania with a population of around 1,526,000. Philadelphia served as one of the nation's many capitals during the Revolutionary War and after, and was a centerpiece of early American history. Philadelphia is a melting pot of races, traditions and cultures. It is home to the Liberty Bell and the Declaration of Independence. Philadelphia is also known as the ''City of Brotherly Love'' or ''Philly.''

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Are you looking for something to do in the Philadelphia area? Here at ChaCha, we have you covered! Check out these hot upcoming events.
The Valley Forge Beer Festival will feature more than 50 breweries with over 100 beers on Saturday, December 10 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Tickets are $40 to come and taste this incredible variety of beers from some of the best craft breweries around the world. Designated Driver tickets are only $10.
Looking for the perfect vintage gift for the holidays? The Punk Rock Flea Market on Saturday, December 11 is your answer! There will be over 300 vendors selling old records, clothes, art, music, food, junk, bikes, stereo equipment, instruments, posters, furniture and more. Also, there will be a record fair across the street at the Starlight Ballroom! Admission is $3 and it is located at 461 N. 9th Street.
Get your laugh on with Philly's premiere improv comedy troupe, The N Crowd, at The Actor's Center on Friday, December 16. The group performs entirely dependent on suggestions provided by the audience. Tickets are $10 for the best 80 minutes of entertainment money can buy.
City Tap House and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invite you to the Ultimate Ugly Sweater Party sponsored by Troegs Brewing Company on Saturday, December 17. Tickets are $40, which include open bar and hors d'oeuvres. Make sure to wear your best ugly holiday gear to win prizes!
Get five parties with one ticket this New Year's Eve at The Piazza. There will be a five-hour open bar and food from 9:00 pm until 2:00 am, with over 20 service bars and stations for food and drinks. Tons of entertainment and fireworks will also be provided. General admission is $100 and VIP is $150.

About Philadelphia

Facts About Philadelphia:

-The first daily newspaper was published in Philadelphia in 1784.

-The Liberty Bell weighs 2,080 pounds. It cracked the first time it was rung in 1776 due to a casting flaw. The name Philadelphia inscribed on the bell was misspelled due to an engraver's error.

-The Philadelphia Mint produces over 30 million coins per day.

-Philadelphia was the birthplace of American opera, with William Henry Fry's ''Lenora'' (1845) being the first public performance of an opera by an American composer.

-If you dug straight down from Philadelphia to the other side of the globe you would end up in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

-The Philadelphia Zoo was America’s first. It still proudly serves thousands and thousands of visitors each year and was founded by Mr. Benjamin Franklin.

-Philadelphia is credited with giving birth to such culinary sensations as the cheesesteak sandwich, soft pretzels and TastyKakes.

-The first fox hunting club in the U.S. was formed in Philadelphia in 1766.

-Johann Behrent built the nation's first piano in Philadelphia in 1775.

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