Post by Jasper on Jul 9, 2008 16:24:39 GMT -5
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA;
city of brotherly love.
[/b][/url][/size][/font][/center]city of brotherly love.
... or so it's called. Things have really gone downhill for the city since the charter of Philadelphia was first granted to William Penn in 1681. In the years after WWII, there was quite a decline in brotherly love, and a rise of hatred took it's place. While the differences between races and ethnicities grew, the crime rate began to steadily climb, as well. Sections of the city were becoming alienated, being deemed "dangerous" and "unsafe." However, it's not the streets of Philadelphia... it's the people who walk them.
But that's just what the pessimists say. The optimists, on the other hand, believe something completely different. However, they're both very right about the beloved cradle of liberty that Philadelphia has become. It's a place where you can always expect a helping hand and a friendly smile from just about everyone you pass, a place filled with good-hearted, kind people, of all different shapes, sizes, and characters... with just, perhaps, a few nuts thrown in.
Being the sixth most populous city in the United States, the city of Philadelphia offers something for everyone. So, why not take a trip to the birthplace of America? The doors are always open, but be sure to pack your shades, because the sun is always shining here in Philly.