About Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the sixth most populous city in the United States. It is known as the "city of firsts" and is often informally called "Philly" by its residents. During the 18th century, it eclipsed New York City in political and social importance, with Benjamin Franklin (who also founded the University of Pennsylvania) taking a large role in Philadelphia's early rise to prominence. It was in this city that some of the ideas, and subsequent actions, gave birth to the American Revolution and American independence, making Philadelphia a centerpiece of early American history.

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