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Philadelphia Philadelphia, colloquially referred to as Philly, and known as The City of Brotherly Love (from Greek: Φιλαδέλφεια, /fi.la.ˈdɛl.fɛj.a/, "brotherly love" from philos "loving" and adelphos "brother") is the fifth most populous city in the United States and the largest in population and area in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The population of the city (at the 2000 census) was 1,517,550 though 2005 U.S. Census estimates a population of 1,463,281, [1] making it the second-largest city on the U.S. East Coast and the fifth largest in the country. It is also a major commercial, educational, and cultural center of the nation. Philadelphia is approximately 94 miles from New York, NY (while the downtowns are approximately 96 miles apart), amongst the closest distances between two cities of over 1,000,000 population in the world.[verification needed][1] Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in the United States. During part of the 18th century, the city was the second capital and most populous city of the United States, and the second largest English speaking city in the world after London. At that time, it eclipsed Boston and New York City in political and social importance, with Benjamin Franklin playing an extraordinary role in Philadelphia's rise. For more information on Philadelphia and its history - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia
Meetings-3rd Sunday Potlucks: Please join us and join the group. We need volunteers for positions and ideas of places to have potlucks. 3rd Sunday Philly CS Potluck group TipsIf you are looking to move to Philadelphia, refer to http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ - Craig's List. GuidesAround Philly IGB, founder of the CS Group Philadelphia Getting HerePhiladelphia International Airport 30th Street Station (train station Megabus (routes to NYC start May 30, 2008) The R1 Septa train goes to Center City from the airport. R1 schedule oneway- $6 advance, $7 onboard; roundtrip- $11.75 advance, $14 roundtrip Getting AroundPhilly is a great city to walk around. But if you get tired, there are buses, subway, tour buses, and taxis. There is also Zip Car Philadelphia bus, subway, and train schedules Philly Phlash tour bus- to get around to more than 20 key locations in Center City NJ high speed trains to and in Philly Taxi's:
Olde City Taxi: (215) 338-0838 or 215-AIR-PORT (215) 247-7678 for the Airport
Philadelphia Newspapers and other mediaPhilly Media, Gossip, Nightlife and Politics Philadelphia Weekly- free weekly paper City Paper- free weekly paper ABC Philly News (there goes that Action News van again!) Favorite bars, clubs, restaurants and other places of the Philadelphia local CSers
Tattooed Moms- $1 Pabst Blue Ribbon 7pm to 11pm on weekend Cheesesteaks- Philly's specialtyReal cheesesteaks are cooked fresh, covered with American cheese, provolone or Cheese-Whiz and rest in a roll dripping with grease. Cheesesteaks were invented in South Philadelphia in the 1930's at Pat's Steaks, located in the heart of South Philadelphia, hence the addition of "Philly" to the name. They were originally topped with a pizza sauce, (now called a pizza steak). Where to find the best cheesesteak is a question that will forever be debated throughout the area. Here are some favorites from local Philly Couchsurfers:
EMERGENCY LISTAnywhere in the United States, call 9-1-1 in the case of an emergency. >> POLICE STATIONS Philadelphia Police Deparment main page >> HOSPITALS There are many hospitals in Philadelphia. Here is a list of some: -Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 111 South 11th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-955-6000 -Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399 phone: 215-590-1000 -Temple University Hospital 3401 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA. phone: 215-707-2000 -University Of Penn Health System 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA. phone: 215-662-4000 >> POISON HOTLINES National Poison Hotline: 800-222-1222 >> CLINICS walk-in clinics -Minute Clinic Inside CVS/pharmacy #0780 1301 Rhawn Street Philadelphia, PA 19111 hours- Mon - Fri 8am to 8 pm, Sat - Sun 10am to 4pm (Practitioners take a lunch break from approximately 2 - 2:30pm, Mon - Fri)
or inside CVS/pharmacy #0371 6501 Harbison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19149 hours- Mon - Fri 8am to 8 pm, Sat - Sun 10am to 4pm (Practitioners take a lunch break from approximately 2 - 2:30pm, Mon - Fri) -Planned Parenthood of Southeast Pennsylvania1144 Locust Street,Phila, PA 19107 ph:(215) 351-5500 (Mostly for women's medical needs, but they do treat men here for STDs and sterilization. -Mazzoni Center 1201 Chestnut St. Phila., PA 19107 ph: 215-563-0652 >> CONSULATES list of consulates in Philadelphia >> LAST-MINUTE HOSTEL -APPLE HOSTEL 32 S. Bank Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 phone:(215)922-0222 This is the old Bank Street hostel, but now has new owners! It used to have a curfew but no longer does. It seems to have really cool owners. -Chamounix Mansion West Fairmount Park 3250 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131 phone: 215-878-3676 You may check in during the open hours: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 4:30 PM - Midnight (curfew). There is a daily lockout between 11:00 AM and 4:30 PM. All guests must leave the premises before 11:00 AM each day and may return after 4:30 PM. -Loftstel The University City Loftstel is located at 4640 Spruce Street on the same block as the B42 bus stop. Take the B42 bus from Walnut Street in Center City to the corner of 46th Street & Spruce Street. The Art Museum Loftstel is located on 3215 Haverford Avenue. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST HAVE A PASSPORT TO MAKE A RESERVATION.
-Jefferson Hospital Sexual Assault Center 215-955-6840
for medical evaluation and treatment following assault
-Episcopal Hospital 215-427-7287
Also for medical evaluation and treatment following assault
Rape Crisis Hotline: -Women Organized Against Rape 215-985-3333
1233 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
24 hour hotline to advise on what to do if raped
also for free follow up care after initial crisis evaluation and hospital care, can meet victims at hospital and facilitate investigation, and have both group and individual treatment for victims, perpetrators, and family of rape survivors
>> VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Women in Transition >> LEGAL ADVICE >> LAST MINUTE COUCH
Trivia-In 1946 Philadelphia became home to the first computer. -The first daily newspaper was published in Philadelphia on Sept. 21, 1784. -In Philadelphia in 1775 Johann Behrent built the first piano in America calling it under the name "Piano Forte." -Philadelphia is the site of the first presidential mansion. -Philadelphia is home to the cheesesteak sandwich, water ice, soft pretzels, and TastyKakes. -Benjamin Franklin founded the Philadelphia Zoo, the first public zoo in the United States. -Philadelphia was once the United States capital city. -The first U.S. stock exchange was in Philadelphia. -The first bank in the United States was created in Philadelphia in 1791. -Bubble gum first originated in Philadelphia in 1928. -The first beauty salon in the US was in Philadelphia. -A pencil with attached eraser was invented in Philadelphia. -The first department store (Wannamaker's) in the US was in Philadelphia. -In 1884, the taxi was the form of public transportation that first began in Philadelphia. -The first magazine (The American Magazine) in the US was published in Philadelphia. -In 1731 the first public library in the US was established in Philadelphia. -The Walnut Street Theater is the oldest continually operating theater in the United States.
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