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JULIA VALENTICOMM115Bill Keating

Due: March 30, 2010

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WELCOME TO PHILADELPHIA

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“THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE”

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History: The City was originally found in 1682, by

William Penn Prior to Penn’s arrival, the city was

inhabited by Indians The City became the site for many

historic events, including the Declaration of Independence, a home to Benjamin Franklin, and even home to the battle where George Washington once found…at Valley Forge!

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Independence Hall Offers exclusive tours to find out all about

the history of the Declaration of Independence, including a walk down the block to where the now famous Liberty Bell stands today

Film site for the movie: National Treasure!

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Franklin Institute New Attractions Every Month (Chronicles

of Narnia Display, King Tut, Star Wars, etc.)

Different Activities for all Ages! Different Tour Packages Available Sports Athletes Often Seen Here!

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SPORTS PROUD!!

Home of the 2008 World Series Champs!

The Fighting Philadelphia Eagles!

The Mighty Flyers!

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Philadelphia Is home to the very first, Cheesteak! Tourists are said to come from different

cities, states, and even countries to try out one of the original Classic Philadelphia Cheesteaks!

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Center City… Home to major business corporations

including: Peco Energy ESPN SPORTS Sunoco Wawa

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EDUCATION: Philadelphia is home to Multiple Colleges.

Including: Drexel University, University of the Sciences, University of Penn (where Transformers 2 was filmed!), La Salle, St. Joe’s, Temple University and Villanova