The Rebirth of Philadelphia

After years of being overlooked, Philadelphia is finally redefining itself as one of coolest cities in America.

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November 13, 2005, 2:00 PM PST

"...The gritty decay that served as the backdrop for Sylvester Stallone's Rocky in the 1970s has disappeared. And the long-overlooked city of 1.5 million is morphing into one of the nation's coolest urban centers.

An exploding restaurant scene, newfound nightlife, eclectic shopping and an expansion of the visual and performing arts have catapulted it onto the short list of must-see urban areas."

Thanks to Mike Lydon

FULL STORY: From 'Rocky' to rockin'

Friday, November 11, 2005 in USA Today

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