Philadelphia

Philadelphia, colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the nation, with a population of 1,603,797 in the 2020 census. The city is the urban core of the larger Delaware Valley, also known as the Philadelphia metropolitan area, the nation's seventh-largest and one of the world's largest metropolitan regions with 6.245 million residents in its metropolitan statistical area and 7.366 million residents in its combined statistical area.
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Some of the key events about Philadelphia

  • 1682
    The city of Philadelphia was founded as the capital of Pennsylvania colony
  • 1751
    The first hospital in the American colonies was established
  • 1776
    The Declaration of Independence was adopted at Independence Hall
  • 1787
    The U.S. Constitution was drafted and signed in Philadelphia
  • 1790
    Philadelphia became the temporary capital of the United States
  • 1793
    A yellow fever epidemic killed over 5,000 people, about 10% of the city's population
  • 1844
    Anti-Catholic riots resulted in the burning of churches and homes in the city
  • 1876
    The Centennial Exposition, America's first World's Fair, was held in Fairmount Park
  • 1895
    The Philadelphia Museum of Art was founded
  • 1918
    The Spanish flu pandemic killed over 12,000 Philadelphians in just six weeks
  • 1933
    The Philadelphia Orchestra performed the first electrical recording of a symphony
  • 1964
    Race riots erupted in North Philadelphia, lasting for three days
  • 1976
    The city hosted major celebrations for the United States Bicentennial
  • 1978
    The city government was forced to declare bankruptcy due to financial mismanagement
  • 1985
    Police bombed a residential home occupied by the MOVE organization, killing 11 people and destroying 61 homes
  • 1991
    Philadelphia experienced its highest annual homicide rate with 500 murders
  • 2001
    A five-alarm fire destroyed several historic buildings in Old City
  • 2013
    A building collapse in Center City killed six people and injured 14 others
  • 2015
    Philadelphia became the first U.S. World Heritage City
  • 2020
    COVID-19 pandemic caused over 5,000 deaths in Philadelphia by year's end

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Trump Declines Second Debate with Harris, Shifts Focus to Key States

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Harris and Trump Set for Historic Face-off in Philadelphia Debate

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Harris and Trump Set for Historic Face-off in Upcoming Presidential Debate

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump agree to a televised debate on September 10. The event, hosted by ABC, will feature discussions on key issues ahead of the November election.

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Trump vs. Harris: High-Stakes Debate Set to Shape 2024 Election

Trump vs. Harris: High-Stakes Debate Set to Shape 2024 Election

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Harris and Trump Set for Historic Debate Showdown in Philadelphia

Harris and Trump Set for Historic Debate Showdown in Philadelphia

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump agree to face off in a pivotal debate on September 10. The event, hosted by ABC, will be their first direct confrontation ahead of the November election.

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Trump's Campaign Faces Challenges as Harris Gains Ground in Polls

Trump's Campaign Faces Challenges as Harris Gains Ground in Polls

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