About Philadelphia

Philadelphia is well-known as America's birthplace and the home of some of our country's most historic shrines. But in addition to this historic and cultural legacy, Philadelphia is also a dynamic present-day center of science and commerce—and a great place to do business.

Strategically located between the nation's financial capital (New York City) and the political capital (Washington D.C.), Greater Philadelphia is the second largest market on the East Coast when measured by employment, population and income, and Philadelphia's Center City core is home to the third largest downtown population in the United States. The area has a deep pool of talent–92 colleges and universities that annually award over 21,000 advanced degrees—and one of the largest life sciences clusters in the country, creating a synergy that places the area at the cutting edge of research and innovation.

Philadelphia is home to a wide variety of cultural and entertainment offerings. World-renowned institutions such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Pennsylvania Museum set the pace for a rich cultural experience. There are eight professional sports teams in Philadelphia, most of them housed in the sports complex just a few blocks from The Navy Yard's front gate. All of the city's arts, sports and cultural attractions can be easily accessed from The Navy Yard by car or SEPTA, the region's public transportation provider.

Home to many Fortune 500 companies, 92 colleges and universities, a high quality of life and a lower cost of living than many other major U.S. metropolitan areas, Philadelphia is a great place to live and do business.

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