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The "City of Brotherly Love" is also known as the birthplace of the nation. From its early beginnings... More

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About Philadelphia

The "City of Brotherly Love" is also known as the birthplace of the nation. From its early beginnings as home of the first US government, Philadelphia has grown into the fifth largest city in America, offering tourists world-class entertainment, high culture, big-time sports and, of course, history. No first-time visitor should miss a trip to the revered Independence Hall or Liberty Bell Pavilion. Independence National Historical Park is said to be "America's most historic square mile." Other fun activities include a bike ride across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, a run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (à la Rocky), or a stroll through Fairmount Park - the largest municipal park in the world. Music fans can check out Zanzibar Blue, perhaps the hottest jazz club in town. And sports fans can cheer on the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers and 76ers.

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Facts & Fundamentals Philadelphia has a population that exceedes 1.4 million people and its top employers include University of Pennsylvania, Jefferson Health System, Tenet Health Systems, Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross and Rosenbluth International. There's a 7% tax in restaurants and 10% on all liquor purchases. Hotels charge 14%.

Holidays & Business Hours Many offices and businesses close or have truncated hours on state and federal holidays. Policies vary, but these are generally observed:

January 1	New Year's Day
Third Monday in January	Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February	Presidents Day
Date varies	Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
Last Monday in May	Memorial Day
July 4	Independence Day
First Monday in September	Labor Day
Second Monday in October	Columbus Day
November 11	Veterans Day
Tuesday after the First Monday in November	Election Day
Fourth Thursday in November	Thanksgiving Day
December 25	Christmas

Coming & Going Philadelphia International Airport offers non-stop flights to over 30 international destinations and is serviced by 30 airline carriers. SEPTA bus and high-speed rail ($5.50, one way) services connect the airport to City Center and many points in between. Taxis from the airport into City Center charge a flat rate of $26.25, and there's a $10 minimum to travel from the airport to any destination. The 30th Street Station is the country's 3rd busiest Amtrak station.

Making Your Way SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) offers buses, subway, high-speed rail, trackless trolley, regional rail and paratransit services for the Countines of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Cash is taken on all modes. A great deal, SEPTA day passes for unlimited travel are available for $5.50. If you plan to "cab it" around the city, be aware that rates have been established by the Philadelphia Parking Authority, and taxis charge a minimum of $2.70 for the first 1/7 mile and around $.30 for each additional 1/7 mile. Tips are generally expected to equal 15% of the fare, and most companies now take all major credit cards. City Cab 215-492-6500 Liat Taxicab 215-275-1429 Olde City Taxi Coach 215-247-7678 PHL Taxi 215-232-2000 Quaker City Cab 215-728-8000 Victory Cab 215-225-500 Yellow Cab 215-333-3333

News & Views The city's most widely-read daily paper for regional, national and international news has historically been the Philadelphia Inquirer, but many residents prefer the Daily News when it comes to local coverage. Weeklies like City Paper and Philadelphia Weekly feature good coverage of what's going on in and around town, and Philadelphia Business Journal has its finger on the city's business pulse.

Quirks & Curiosities Philadelphia is home to an unusually large number of small, chef-owned BYOB restaurants. Despite their small size and, often, lack of any type of bar service, these restaurants are characterized by their coziness and, most importantly, inventive cookery.

Getting Your Bearings Extensive online information is available at www.gophila.com, the Website for the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. For more direct service, there's the Independence Visitor Center (www.independencevisitorcenter.com or 800-537-7676), which is located in Independence National Historical Park and open daily from 8:30am-9pm.

Necessities - Post Offices Postal drop-boxes are easy to find, but if you need further help from the USPS, visit these convenient branches: B. Free Franklin 316 Market St 215-592-9610 Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Continental 615 Chestnut St Lobby 215-592-9610 Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm William Penn Annex 900 Market St Lobby 215-592-8654 Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm Penns Landing Postal Store 622 S 4th St, Ste 1 215-462-1248 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-4pm Penn Center 1500 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Ste C-31 215-895-8970 Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm

Common Courtesies In Philly, a 15% tip is standard for a waiter or waitress; groups are sometimes charged an automatic 18% gratuity. Bartenders usually get $1 per cocktail. Coat-check clerks should be tipped about $1 per garment. Bellhops and porters should get about $1 per piece of luggage, and maids in more sophisticated hotels rate $1 or more per day of service. Depending on the type and quality of assistance, concierges generally receive between $5 and $15 dollars.

Weather Summer temperatures can sometimes reach into the 90s, and humidity can be high. In winter, snowfall is common; temperatures usually hover in the 30s but sometimes dip lower. Spring and fall temperatures are milder, with the latter experiencing drier spells.