City Profile
The fourth largest city in the United States. The population of the metro Philadelhia area is 5.7 million. Bounded by history, the Industrial Revolution and one of the busiest shipping ports in the World, Philadelphia, sometimes known as Philly, is a city of many faces. Often described as 'the place that loves you back', 'the great lady' or 'the spinster' of cities in America. Beneath the surface, though, Philadelphia is a thriving, dynamic metropolis with a very diverse population base, a strong economy and a thirst for high living.
Philadelphia's superb Historic District has Independence Hall, where the nation's liberty was ironed out, and the Liberty Bell, which made that liberty known. Its museums, more than a dozen including the excellent Franklin Institute, are world-class institutions that mix old and new in surprising ways
Phillies down Mets with six-run ninth Action News 6 2008 -- So Taguchi and Jimmy Rollins had two-run doubles in a six-run ninth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied against the New York Mets' makeshift bullpen for an...
Community calendar for July 23 The Intelligencer Liberty Young Marines, 7 p.m., Willow Grove Naval Air Station, Horsham. For ages 8 to 12. (215) 357-3431 or (267) 784-3437. Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 7 p.m., Spring Garden Center, Homestead Nursing...
Officials want Philly police radio problem solved Examiner Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey wants answers to what caused the city's troubled police radio dispatch system to fail again.The latest incident lasted 40 minutes Tuesday night.Ramsey...
Considine Fighting To Win Back Job Philadelphia Eagles Considine has been plagued with a shoulder injury that he suffered in his rookie season. The injury resurfaced last year, put him on injured reserve and required surgery for the second time. For his...
Tokio Marine to pay $4.7 bln for Philadelphia Consolidated Market Watch ... for $4.7 billion, or $61.50 a share in cash, as the Japanese insurer seeks a significant expansion into the U.S. market. Shares of Philadelphia Consolidated, a property and casualty insurer...
School board names Roberts to seat The Intelligencer The Upper Moreland School Board unanimously approved the appointment of Paul Roberts as a replacement member Tuesday night.Roberts, 48, replaces David Bender, who resigned late last month after nine...
Philadelphia Referee Shot During Basketball Game CBS 3 Philadelphia (CBS 3) ― A referee is recovering after being shot multiple times during basketball game in the Strawberry Mansion section of Philadelphia.Police say the 40-year-old victim was...
Developer thrilled about decision The Intelligencer Blueberry Hill property owner Tom Deignan's face reddened and he seemed to physically brace himself as Doylestown Township's zoning hearing board motioned to vote. To Deignan, the decision made by...
Phils Rally For 6 Runs In Ninth To Beat Mets CBS 3 ... amp;amp;#8213; So Taguchi and Jimmy Rollins had two-run doubles in a six-run ninth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied against the New York Mets' makeshift bullpen for an 8-6 victory...
Towing Operators Scrapping Cars For Cash NBC10 Inspection Department to help in ceasing the operations of Manton because "their methods of operation flagrantly disregard the Pennsylvania vehicle code."Manton Towing was forced to shut down for 38...
Please return to the party The Intelligencer Montgomery County Republicans on Tuesday kicked off a voter registration effort aimed at swelling the party ranks with new members and also welcoming back former Republicans who became Democrats...
Burglars awake sleeping residents The Intelligencer A Warwick woman awoke Monday night to find a burglar searching her bedroom for valuables, police said. It's the second report in recent days of township residents waking to find intruders in their...
Upper Moreland plans to tackle storm water and flooding issues The Intelligencer Though the prioritizing and the tough decisions of how much to spend will come later, Upper Moreland is moving ahead with plans to tackle storm water and flooding issues throughout the township.The...
Doylestown allows courthouse project to move forward The Intelligencer It was one small step for Doylestown and one giant leap for Bucks County.After about 3 1/2 hours of discussion and public comment Monday night, Doylestown Council voted 5-4 to approve the preliminary...
Philadelphia Police Search For Escaped Prisoner CBS 3 Philadelphia (CBS 3) ― A prisoner of the Joseph E. Coleman Facility escaped from a police van Wednesday morning.Authorities say the prisoner fled the van at about 8:15 a.m. and was last seen...
Phila. Police Communication System Fails KYW1060 Phila. Police Communication System Fails by KYW's Pat Loeb Some Philadelphia police were without radio communications for about 40 minutes on Tuesday night. Police say their district...
Sinkhole In Chester County Closes Road NBC10 Chester County will have a difficult commute Wednesday morning.The road where a massive sinkhole and water main break occurred is still closed at the intersection of Cedar Hollow Road and Vanguard...
Court tosses FCC Examiner ... file photo, entertainer Janet Jackson, left, covers her breast after her outfit came undone during the half time performance with Justin...
Philadelphia Streets Unsafe for Manhole Covers Gadsden Times Philadelphia — Francis McConnell is a field supervisor for the Philadelphia Water Department, but lately he is acting more like an undercover police officer. Several hours a day, five...
Phillies Take Back First Place RedOrbit Posted on: Wednesday, 23 06:00 CDT By Todd Zolecki, The Philadelphia Inquirer Jul. 23--- So, chew on this one for a moment: So Taguchi. Yeah, So Taguchi. The guy who has been...
Cheeburger, Cheeburger gets unexpected diner The Intelligencer Cheeburger, Cheeburger doesn't have a drive-through, but Tuesday morning, the Middletown restaurant on North Buckstown Road near the Oxford Valley Mall got an unexpected one. Pulling up to a parking...
Montgomery County Considers Banning Large Vehicles NBC 4 Montgomery County residents will have a chance to weigh in on a proposal Tuesday to ban parking of large vehicles on neighborhood streets.A bill introduced in the County Council...
Myers poised to make Majors return Phillies Pitching matchup PHI: RHP Brett Myers (3-9, 5.84 ERA) Myers will make his return to the Phillies' rotation in the pressure-filled atmosphere of Shea Stadium. Myers was optioned to the Minor Leagues...
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