Philadelphia

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a city in SE Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River: Declaration of Independence signed here July 4, 1776.

Philadelphia

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a city and port in SE Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers: the fourth largest city in the US; founded by Quakers in 1682; cultural and financial centre of the American colonies and the federal capital (1790–1800); scene of the Continental Congresses (1774–83) and the signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776). Pop: 1 479 339 (2003 est)

Philadelphia

Largest city in Pennsylvania .

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Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love,” was founded in the late seventeenth century as a Quaker colony by William Penn .

Cultural center now and especially in colonial times. Its historical monuments include Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; the Liberty Bell ; and Congress Hall.

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This mock draft contemplates a couple of trades that could facilitate a quarterback exodus: Buffalo trading the 29th pick and Philadelphia bailing on the 32nd.

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They were not going to have former All-Star forward Paul George anymore because he took the money from the 76ers and bolted to Philadelphia.

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