Before Philadelphia Was Philly: The City's Early Names 

Before Philadelphia Was Philly: The City's Early Names 

Before Philadelphia Was Philly: The City's Early Names 

Before Philadelphia Was Philly: The City's Early Names Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia, the "City of Brotherly Love," boasts a rich history that predates its founding by William Penn in 1682. Before European settlers arrived, the area was home to the Lenape Native Americans, and their influence on the region's early names was significant. Let's delve into the fascinating past of this iconic city:  

Why Philadelphia is The Pretzel Capital Of The World?

Why Philadelphia is The Pretzel Capital Of The World

Why Philadelphia is The Pretzel Capital Of The World

PretzelPhiladelphia, PA - Suppose you've ever wondered why Philadelphia is the pretzel capital of the world. In that case, it may be because it's  responsible for 80% of the nation's pretzel production. Just, one of the reasons, Philadelphia is an integral part of the American food industry and has an unmistakable love of freshly-baked pretzels. In fact, Philadelphia has more pretzel franchises than any other place.


Pennsylvania’s Opioid Emergency

Pennsylvania’s Opioid Emergency

Pennsylvania’s Opioid Emergency (Photo by Žygimantas Dukauskas)

The Fatal Poison Killing PennsylvaniansPhiladelphia, PA -The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that drug overdoses killed more than 70,000 Americans in 2017, a new record. These numbers are staggering and perhaps even overwhelming. To put them into perspective, national overdose deaths are higher than deaths from HIV, car crashes or gun violence at their peaks. Last year’s deaths are equivalent to more than 23 September 11th attacks.


Best Philadelphia Hotels With Indoor Pools

Best Philadelphia Hotels With Indoor Pools

Photo: Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center

Philadelphia, PABest Philadelphia Hotels With Indoor Pools—There are several Philadelphia hotels with indoor pools. For example, Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Convention Center has a nice indoor saline pool, a much safer alternative to chlorine pools. It also has a heated spa. Whether you're in town for business or pleasure, there's probably a Philadelphia hotel with a pool near you.


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