Most cities in the United States have a downtown or financial district. We have one in Philadelphia also. We call it Center City. Center City neighborhood is by far the best neighborhood to live in Philadelphia. Within Center City, there are a few popular neighborhoods like Old City, Society Hill, Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square and…
What is Independence Hall and Why is it Important?
Independence Hall is one of the most historic buildings in the United States of America. It is the building where the American Declaration of Independence (July 4th 1776) and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted (September 17, 1787). The building was completed in 1753 as served as the Pennsylvania State House. The body…
What Can You Do In Philadelphia In A Day?
Philadelphia is a very large American city and there are many things to see in the city. I have picked the 5 that are my favorites. You will notice that these are all in or near the Center City (downtown) neighborhood of Philadelphia. Until 1854, Center City was the “City of Philadelphia”. In 1854 the…
Complete Guide To Writing A Good Photo Essay
A photo essay is a series or collection of photographs that consciously tells a story or creates a shared narrative throughout the work. The number of photographs does not matter, it could be 2 or 3, an exhibition or even an entire book’s worth! It’s an extremely powerful way to share experiences and stories with…