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My Hometown

Anna Mae Olivo , COMM 115, October 27 th , 2011. My Hometown. The City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphia. http://www.iaes.org/conferences/future/philadelphia_62/cityinfo/Skyline.jpg. Hi sto ry. Founded by William Penn

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My Hometown

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  1. Anna Mae Olivo, COMM 115, October 27th, 2011 My Hometown

  2. The City of Brotherly Love Philadelphia http://www.iaes.org/conferences/future/philadelphia_62/cityinfo/Skyline.jpg

  3. History • Founded by William Penn • The first European settlers on the site were Swedes, who established a community at the mouth of the Schuylkill not later than 1643. • The city developed a thriving trade with the West Indies and soon became the largest and most important city in the colonies. • The First and Second Continental congresses were held in Philadelphia. • The city served as the nation's unofficial capital throughout the War of Independence, except for the period between September 26, 1777, and June 18, 1778, when it was held by the British.

  4. Philadelphia These Days • Philadelphia is the site of many events and attractions. • There are multiple sports teams that come from Philadelphia. • Philadelphia also hold a zoo. • Along with that there are many highly known restaurants that people travel to from other states.

  5. Sporting Sites • Citizen’s Bank Park • Home of The Philadelphia Phillies • Lincoln Financial Field • Home of the Philadelphia Eagles • Wells Fargo Center • Home of the Philadelphia Flyers and Sixers Phillies-http://www.phlsportsfan.com/2011/02/21/phillies-set-pitching-rotations-for-first-spring-games/ Flyers-http://beat.bodog.eu/sports/nhl-betting-montreal-canadiens-at-philadelphia-flyers-96108.html Eagles-http://www.bleed-green.com/blog/?p=8784 Sixers-http://markecenbadream.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=130515343

  6. Make a Day of It. Philadelphia Attractions http://www.concierge.com/travelguide/philadelphia/seeanddo/15931 http://www.mamacheaps.com/tag/franklin-institute http://thesummerlad.com/best-zoos-in-america.html/philadelphia-zoo http://philadelphia.about.com/od/travel/ss/independence.htm

  7. Facts and Figures • Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania. • Metro-6,188,463 (2000 census) • City-1,517,550 (2000 census) • Philadelphia is home to the one and only Liberty Bell. The bell weighs more than 2,000 pounds. It is said it cracked the first time it was rung in the year 1776. It seems a flaw in creation caused the problem. • Philadelphia is credited with giving birth to such culinary sensations as the cheesesteak sandwich, soft pretzels and TastyKakes. • The Philadelphia Museum of Art was made famous by being featured in the popular “Rocky” films, when Sylvester Stallone, as the boxer Rocky, made his famous training runs up the front steps. • The first daily newspaper was published in Philadelphia in 1784. • The first U.S. stock exchange was in Philadelphia.

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