Rocky Steps & Rocky Statue - Photo Opportunity

Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2014

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No trip to Philadelphia is complete without making the mad dash to the top of the Rocky Steps and posing with the Rocky Statue

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Chinatown

Posted on Monday, March 24, 2014

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Right next to historic Old City Philadelphia, Chinatown is one of Philadelphia’s most unique neighborhoods.
 
The History
 
It was all the way back in the mid-19th century when Cantonese immigrants to Philadelphia began to settl
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The Secret Gardens of Independence Park

Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2014

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A respite from the crowds in Independence National Historical Park

 
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The creation of Independence National Historical Park in 1948 led to the construction of many sites in Old City and the restoration
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Italian Market

Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2014
The last of Philly’s curb markets runs through the heart of South Philadelphia.
The History
Today the curb market that runs along South 9th street in South Philadelphia is known to most as the “Italian Market.” While the market has long served those within the Italian community in Philadelphia, over the course of its long history, the market has served many communities.
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Please Touch Museum

Posted on Friday, March 21, 2014
One of the Nation’s premier children’s museums is located in one Philadelphia’s finest works of architecture.
The History
When the Please Touch Museum opened its doors in 1976, it was the first museum dedicated to serving children ages 7 and under.  The museum was dedicated to a hands-on learning environment that would make learning fun for young children.
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Comcast Center

Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Philadelphia's tallest building has plenty to see; including a video display that needs to be seen to be believed.
The Comcast Center
The History
For nearly a century, Philadelphia’s City Hall stood as the city's tallest building.  Construction began on City Hall, a Second Empire masterpiece, in 1871 and it stood as the tallest building in Philadelphia until 1987, when that distinction was
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My Gratitude for Freedom of Speech

Our government doesn't allow us to read certain books, watch certain movies, or listen to certain music like Americans are allowed to. I was shocked when my summer debate camp roommate from Shanghai, China told me this when we were talking about the differences between communism and democracy. She explained that in her country, the government does not want its citizens to be exposed to foreign ideas that government officials consider a bad influence.

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