Philadelphia,colloquially referred to as Philly,is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the nation,with a population of 1,603,797 in the 2020 census. The city is the urban core of the larger Delaware Valley,also known as the Philadelphia metropolitan area,the nation's seventh-largest and one of the world's largest metropolitan regions with 6.245 million residents in its metropolitan statistical area and 7.366 million residents in its combined statistical area.
The Philadelphia Inquirer,often referred to simply as The Inquirer,is a daily newspaper headquartered in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. Founded on June 1,1829,The Philadelphia Inquirer is the third-longest continuously operating daily newspaper in the nation.
Bensalem Township is a township in Bucks County,Pennsylvania,United States. The township borders the northeastern section of Philadelphia and includes the communities of Andalusia,Bensalem,Bridgewater,Cornwells Heights,Eddington,Flushing,Oakford,Siles,Trappe,and Trevose. Bensalem Township has no other incorporated municipalities within its boundaries. It is located within the Delaware Valley,also known as the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Coatesville is a city in Chester County,Pennsylvania,United States. The population was 13,350 at the 2020 census. Coatesville is approximately 39 miles west of Philadelphia. It developed along the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike beginning in the late 18th century. It spans U.S. Route 30,the "Main Line" highway that runs west of Philadelphia.
Upper Moreland Township is a township in Montgomery County,Pennsylvania. The population was 24,015 at the 2010 census. Upper Moreland Township is a primarily residential community located about 13 miles outside Center City Philadelphia. It is made up of distinctive neighborhoods that are complemented by several thriving business,industrial,and commercial districts.
Willow Grove is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County,Pennsylvania,United States. A community in Philadelphia's northern suburbs,the population was 13,730 at the 2020 census. It is located in Upper Dublin Township,Abington Township and Upper Moreland Township. Willow Grove was once known for Willow Grove Park,an amusement park that was open from 1896 to 1976,now the site of Willow Grove Park Mall. Willow Grove is considered an edge city of Philadelphia,with large amounts of retail and office space.
John Franklin Street is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 97th Mayor of the City of Philadelphia. He was first elected to a term beginning on January 3,2000,and was re-elected to a second term beginning in 2004. He is a Democrat and became mayor after having served 19 years in the Philadelphia City Council,including seven years as its president,before resigning as required under the Philadelphia City Charter in order to run for mayor. He followed Ed Rendell as mayor,assuming the post on January 3,2000. Street was Philadelphia's second black mayor.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,also known by its acronym CHOP,is a children's hospital in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. Its primary campus is located in the University City neighborhood of West Philadelphia on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. The hospital has 594 beds and more than one million outpatient and inpatient visits annually. It is one of the world's largest and oldest children's hospitals and the first hospital in the United States dedicated to the healthcare of children.
John Africa,born Vincent Leaphart, was the founder of MOVE,a Philadelphia-based,predominantly black organization active from the early 1970s and still active. He and his followers were killed at a residential home,which served as the headquarters of MOVE,in a fire after the Philadelphia Police Department bombed the house with C4-explosive,and deliberately let the fire rage until it was out of control following a standoff and firefight between MOVE and police.
Michael Anthony Nutter is an American politician who served as the 98th Mayor of Philadelphia from 2008 to 2016. A member of the Democratic Party,he is also a former member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 4th district and had served as the 52nd Ward Democratic Leader until 1990. Nutter also served as the President of the United States Conference of Mayors from 2012 to 2013,and is a former member of the Homeland Security Advisory Council.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is an agency created in 1937 to construct,finance,operate,and maintain the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The commission consists of five members. Four members are appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania,while the fifth member is the Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation.
Harold FitzGerald "Gerry" Lenfest was an American lawyer,media executive,and philanthropist. Lenfest,along with his wife Marguerite,were among the most prominent Philadelphia-based philanthropists in his last two decades,donating more than $1.3 billion to 1,100 groups,supporting various educational,artistic,journalistic,and healthcare causes.
Joshua Kopelman is an American entrepreneur,venture capitalist,and philanthropist.
The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives is a think tank based in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania. It develops and advances fiscally conservative and libertarian public policies. The organization's stated mission is to "transform free-market ideas into public policies so all Pennsylvanians can flourish."
Thomas Westerman Wolf is an American politician and businessman who served as the 47th governor of Pennsylvania from 2015 to 2023. He previously served as chairman and CEO of his business,The Wolf Organization,and later as secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue from April 2007 to November 2008.
The Philadelphia Inquirer,LLC is an American media company. It owns The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News. The company is owned by The Philadelphia Foundation,a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,U.S.
Raymond G. Perelman was an American businessman,investor,and philanthropist who served as the founder,chairman and CEO of RGP Holdings. He was the father of Ronald Perelman and Jeffrey E. Perelman. He was known for his philanthropy and charitable giving,as well as his close ties with the city of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania.
Justin's is an American brand of natural and organic nut butters and peanut butter cups. The Boulder-based company manufactures and markets jars and single-serve squeeze packs of nut butter,along with various kinds of organic peanut butter cups. Justin's peanut butter cups are USDA-certified organic and use Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa. Both the peanut butter cups and nut butters are distributed through stores such as Whole Foods Market,Sprouts Farmers Market,Starbucks,and Target in the United States.
Helen Gym is an American politician. She was the first Asian American woman to serve on the Philadelphia City Council. She was first elected to Council in 2015 and served until 2022,when she resigned to run in the Democratic primary of the 2023 Philadelphia mayoral election. Gym finished in third place behind Cherelle Parker,who won the nomination,and Rebecca Rhynhart.
Richard L. Fox is an American author and attorney,best known for his work with large estates,and philanthropic planning.
