Philadelphia is a city that is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The city is among the most populous cities in the US, coming at number 5. It covers a total area of 142.6 square miles. Philadelphia borders Camden, New Jersey to the East, Upper Darby to the West and Cheltenham to the North.

The city was founded by William Penn in 1682. It grew and was incorporated in 1701. Back then, it was a crucial meeting point for America’s founding fathers. From its humble beginnings, it is now one of the largest consumer media markets at number 4.

Philadelphia has a large information and service economy. This is evidenced by the fact that it has about 12 Fortune 500 companies in or around it.

There are many famous people from Philadelphia. They include but are certainly not limited to actor/comedian Tina Fey and actors Bill Cosby and Will Smith.

For couples seeking to wed in Philadelphia, there is Golden Nugget Jewelers from where the couple can get wedding rings and other wedding jewelry. If the couple is looking for catering, there is Conroy catering whom the couple can approach to get their choice of menu. Couples who want an affordable church wedding can go to First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia.

The city experiences the humid subtropical climate. The summers in the city are hot while the winters are cold. There is also variable snow in Philadelphia.

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