Philadelphia

American  

[fil-uh-del-fee-uh] / ˌfɪl əˈdɛl fi ə /

noun

1. a city in SE Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River: Declaration of Independence signed here July 4, 1776.

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Philadelphia British  

/ ˌfɪləˈdɛlfɪə /

noun

1. a city and port in SE Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers: the fourth largest city in the US; founded by Quakers in 1682; cultural and financial centre of the American colonies and the federal capital (1790–1800); scene of the Continental Congresses (1774–83) and the signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776). Pop: 1 479 339 (2003 est)

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Philadelphia Cultural  

1. Largest city in Pennsylvania.

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Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love,” was founded in the late seventeenth century as a Quaker colony by William Penn.

Cultural center now and especially in colonial times. Its historical monuments include Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; the Liberty Bell; and Congress Hall.

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The company aims to ultimately crank out up to 20 ships a year in Philadelphia, up from annual output of just one or two vessels recently.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2016, Philadelphia razed another skateboard Mecca, known as Love Park.

From The Wall Street Journal

Defending champions Philadelphia have not been as dominant as last season while pre-season favourites Buffalo have not lived up to that billing.

From BBC

Situated in the western suburbs of Philadelphia this historic layout stages its second PGA in May.

From BBC

Even some of the big-name passers still alive, such as Allen with the Bills and Jalen Hurts with the Philadelphia Eagles, have had shakier years than usual.

From The Wall Street Journal