Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia (sometimes referred to as "Philly" or "the City of Brotherly Love") is the fifth most populous city in the United States and the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, both in area and population. Since 1854, the city has occupied all of Philadelphia County.{{GR|6}} As of June 30, 2005, the population estimate for the city was 1,470,151.

Economy

Philadelphia's economy is heavily based upon manufacturing, refining, food, and financial services. The city also has its own stock exchange.

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The city is home to many major Fortune 500 companies, including cable television and internet provider Comcast Corporation, insurance companies CIGNA and Lincoln Financial Group, energy company Sunoco, food services company Aramark, Crown Holdings Incorporated, Rohm and Haas Company, the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline, Boeing helicopters division, and automotive parts retailer Pep Boys.

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Fortune 500 - Cable television - Comcast Corporation - Insurance - CIGNA - Lincoln Financial Group - Sunoco - Aramark - Crown Holdings Incorporated - Rohm and Haas Company - GlaxoSmithKline - Boeing - Helicopter - Pep Boys

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The Federal government plays a large role in Philadelphia as well. The city served as the first capital city of the United States, before the construction of Washington, D.C.. Today, the east-coast operations of the United States Mint are based near the historic district, and the Federal Reserve Bank's Philadelphia division is based there as well.

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United States - Washington, D.C. - United States Mint - Federal Reserve

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Due in part to the historical presence of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and the large ridership at 30th Street Station, Amtrak also maintains a significant presence in the city. These jobs include customer service representatives and ticket processing and other behind the scenes personel, in addition to the normal functions of the railroad.

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Pennsylvania Railroad - 30th Street Station - Amtrak

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Because of the presence of the federal government, the city has a large contingent of law firms. The city is also a national center of law due to the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Temple University Beasley School of Law.

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