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'''Philadelphia''' is the sixth most populous city in the [[United States]]. Often referred to as '''Philly''' or '''The City of Brotherly Love''' from the Greek words ''philos'' (love) and ''adelphos'' (brother). It was founded in 1682 by [[William Penn]]. Before the European settlers, an Indian tribe, the [[Lenape]], had a village called [[Shackamaxon]]. | '''Philadelphia''' is the sixth most populous city in the [[United States]]. Often referred to as '''Philly''' or '''The City of Brotherly Love''' from the Greek words ''philos'' (love) and ''adelphos'' (brother). It was founded in 1682 by [[William Penn]]. Before the European settlers, an Indian tribe, the [[Lenape]], had a village called [[Shackamaxon]]. Philadelphia was the capital of the [[United States]] from 1790-1800. | ||
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Philadelphia is the sixth most populous city in the United States. Often referred to as Philly or The City of Brotherly Love from the Greek words philos (love) and adelphos (brother). It was founded in 1682 by William Penn. Before the European settlers, an Indian tribe, the Lenape, had a village called Shackamaxon. Philadelphia was the capital of the United States from 1790-1800.
Geography
The original city of Philadelphia--now the referred to as the Center City neighborhood--was laid out on a grid, bounded by the Delaware River to the east, the Schuylkill River to the west, South Street to the south, and Vine Street to the north.
Education
Philadelphia is home to many world class institutions of higher education. They include:
Sports
Philadelphia has several major sports teams:
- 76ers (Basketball)
- Eagles (Football)
- Flyers (Hockey)
- Phillies (Baseball)
- Union (Soccer)