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TABLE OF CONTENTS GREATER PHILADELPHIA RELOCATION AND RESOURCE GUIDE
02 INTRODUCTION
About this Guide .................................2 From the President..............................2 Greater Philadelphia Area Map...........2 Resources for International Residents....................2 Center City Philadelphia Map.............4
06 COMMUNITIES
Philadelphia County............................6 Bucks County.......................................7 Chester County....................................7 Delaware County..................................8 Montgomery County...........................8 Burlington County...............................8 Camden County...................................9 Gloucester County...............................9 Mercer County.....................................9 Salem County.......................................9 New Castle County............................10
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Arts, History & Entertainment.........12 Sports & Athletics..............................16
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17 BUSINESS
Greater Philadelphia Business..........17
18 TRANSPORTATION
Transportation Services.....................18
19 EDUCATION
Education...........................................19
20 MEDICAL CARE
Medical Resources.............................20
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PREFERRED BUSINESS LISTINGS
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AKA Rittenhouse Square.................................10 Associated Bag Company.................... Outside Back Cover Brandywine Realty Trust...................................8 Comcast Corporation.......................................11 Fox & Roach, REALTORS®....Inside Front Cover Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine...............................20 Tailored Transitions...........................................1 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.........................................3
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Introduction
ABOUT THIS GUIDE This publication is specifically designed to make your move to this region an easier process. Whether you’re relocating your family, company or yourself, you’ll need details about neighborhoods and housing, schools, businesses, cultural attractions and recreational activities. It is an invaluable reference for anyone who needs a complete guide to resources available in the region. This publication provides a broad overview of the City of Philadelphia and each of the surrounding counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware that make up the Greater Philadelphia region. Each section of the publication emphasizes different aspects of life in the region and also includes listings of relevant businesses, attractions or organizations. Unfortunately, because of space constraints, we cannot include every community, every business establishment and every attraction in the region. Therefore, this book reflects a sampling of those that we feel provide a comprehensive impression of Greater Philadelphia. We have included numerous websites and phone numbers to help you acquire any additional information you may need. Wherever you choose to make your home in the region, we hope this guide will help make your relocation enjoyable, enlightening and hassle free.
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elcome to Greater Philadelphia, a unique region that embodies 11 counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Greater Philadelphia features wonderful communities with a diverse population base, a rich multicultural heritage, a proud historical tradition, a bright economic future, an impressive arts and culture scene, and a thriving innovation sector. Our residents take great pride in being a part of this progressive and creative region. These features, along with a community of friendly, cooperative and global citizens, combine to make Greater Philadelphia a great place to live, learn, work and grow. In addition to the appeal of our big cities such as Philadelphia, Trenton and Wilmington, the region features attractive suburban neighborhoods along the Main Line and in northern Delaware, rural communities in Bucks County, and quiet countryside living in Chester and Burlington counties. There is no shortage of things to do here; our region offers many cultural attractions, shopping destinations, famous museums, award-winning restaurants and an active nightlife. Greater Philadelphia’s strategic location along the Northeast Corridor offers businesses convenient access to the world. The region is located midway between New York City and Washington, D.C., is two hours or less by air to 50 percent of the U.S. population, and within six hours nonstop to California, Europe and Latin America. Our numerous educational options prepare our young people to move on to a broad selection of higher education institutions. College graduates can consider jobs in industries that have a large presence in Greater Philadelphia, such as life sciences, financial services, professional services, information and communications technology, higher education, energy, logistics, advanced manufacturing, and defense — just to name a few. This relocation guide will help you discover everything you need to know about our communities, schools, businesses, attractions and activities. The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce works hard to attract, retain and grow jobs in our region. We hope this publication serves as a valuable reference as your curiosity and fondness for the region grow. Now that you have chosen to live here, please take in everything our region has to offer — and join us in spreading the good word about Greater Philadelphia. Sincerely,
Rob Wonderling President & CEO
Resources for International Residents If you are new to the region, and also new to the United States, you may need additional information and resources beyond what is provided in this relocation guide. We encourage you to reach out to the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, a nonprofit economic and workforce development organization serving people in the five-county Philadelphia metropolitan area.
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Their services include: • Small business development services for immigrant and US-born entrepreneurs • Cross-cultural training, new employee onboarding, and related human capital development services for employers • Career-mapping consultations and job placement for immigrants with permanent work authorization
• English-language classes and other adult education and workforce preparation services • General information and referral for immigrants • Briefings and data presentations of timely, factual information about immigration and the economy Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians www.welcomingcenter.org (215) 557-2626
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s the birthplace of our country in 1776, America’s identity was conceived in Philadelphia. Today, more than two centuries later, Philadelphia has grown into an innovative and progressive city — one that overflows with opportunity, culture and character — while still recognizing the importance of its historical roots. Philadelphia County and Philadelphia City are often used interchangeably. That is because the City of Philadelphia represents the only municipality in Philadelphia County. As the largest city in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia combines the excitement of a major cosmopolitan area with the warmth of a friendly small town.
NEIGHBORHOODS Philadelphia is a city of small but vibrant communities that come together to create a diverse and lively metropolis. These neighborhoods create Philadelphia’s homey feel and serve as good reference points for demonstrating all that the city has to offer.
Center City Locals refer to downtown Philadelphia as Center City. The east and west boundaries of Center City are Philadelphia’s two rivers, the Schuylkill to the west and the Delaware to the east. Two main streets, Market and Broad, bisect Center City, meeting at the historic Philadelphia City Hall, the world’s largest masonry structure. Center City is Philadelphia’s main business, shopping and entertainment district and also contains high-end housing, including historic row homes and posh high-rise condominiums.
Washington Square Surrounding the historic park of the same name, the Washington Square neighborhood boasts tree-lined streets filled with 19th-century townhouses.
Old City/Society Hill Closer to the Delaware waterfront at Penn’s Landing, you will encounter the neighborhoods of Old City and Society Hill.
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Old City mixes history and modern flair, with historic landmarks and old homes nestled among contemporary residences, chic bars and restaurants. Its First Fridays events (held the first Friday of each month, year round) are a draw for art lovers, as many local art galleries and shops stay open late for exhibits and events. Society Hill, an upscale, tranquil neighborhood with cobblestone streets and quaint row houses, is located just south of Old City. The sight of horse-drawn carriages, which take tours through the lovely neighborhood, adds to Society Hill’s aesthetic charm.
Queen Village/Bella Vista Just beyond Society Hill and south of Washington Square are the increasingly popular communities of Queen Village and Bella Vista. The historic Italian Market at the heart of Bella Vista features fresh produce, meat, spices and seafood, along with Italian bakeries, restaurants and cheese shops.
South Philly Known for its close-knit neighborhoods and impeccably maintained homes, South Philly is popular with young professionals thanks to its short commute into town and close proximity to the city’s major professional sports teams.
Rittenhouse Square/Graduate Hospital In the southwest corner of Center City you’ll find Rittenhouse Square, an upscale neighborhood dotted with shops, restaurants and outdoor cafés. The immaculately manicured Rittenhouse Square Park is an extremely popular gathering place, where you’re bound to find a diverse crowd from all over the city.
University City West of Rittenhouse Square across the Schuylkill River, you’ll find students and families residing in University City. Known for its historic Victorian homes, this section of Philadelphia has witnessed tremendous revitalization in the past few decades. University City’s moniker is well earned, as it is the home of the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University and University of the Sciences.
Chinatown Along Arch and Race streets, just north of Market Street, is the lively Chinatown community. Steeped in Chinese culture, this area is also well represented by Malaysian, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai ethnicities.
Communities Northern Liberties/Fishtown The Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, located northeast of Chinatown, is a popular place to live for local artists. Known by locals as “NoLibs,” this area has transformed from a former industrial center to a vibrant neighborhood for young professionals. Its nightlife and eclectic restaurants add a bohemian flair to the city, and the revitalized Liberties Walk area features both open-air plaza and boutique shopping as well as residential apartments. Likewise, the Fishtown neighborhood just northeast of Center City is also experiencing revitalization and new housing redevelopment. Once a working-class neighborhood at the center of the shad fishing industry, it has seen the opening of upscale art, entertainment and dining establishments.
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The county consists of three geographic regions: Lower Bucks, Central Bucks and Upper Bucks. Lower Bucks is closest to Philadelphia, about 25 minutes from Center City. Moving west, you’ll find Central Bucks, then Upper Bucks. Although they’re all part of the same county, each area varies in resident lifestyles and landscape. Lower Bucks, also known as the Heritage Region, is highly developed and maintains some of the most affordable communities in the county. Central Bucks, or the Cultural Region, is predominantly suburban with magnificent homes and high property values. It is known for attractions that exude arts and culture. Rural Upper Bucks (the Lake Region) features numerous farms and much undeveloped land. Neighborhoods in Bucks County include Bensalem Township, Langhorne, Yardley, Doylestown, Buckingham and Solebury townships, New Hope Borough, and Quakertown Borough.
The Art Museum and Fairmount neighborhoods, located northwest of Center City, provide quiet residential environments, while still being within walking distance of downtown.
Manayunk/Roxborough Just a 15-minute drive from downtown along I-76 (or 25-minutes along scenic Kelly Drive) and featuring reasonably priced housing, Manayunk proves to be a popular destination for young Philadelphia residents and families. Manayunk’s Main Street is bustling with upscale shops, restaurants and bars that keep the area hopping well after dark. The neighborhood of Roxborough, just past Manayunk, offers an even more residential environment. Roxborough is known to be a tight-knit community that offers sensible housing opportunities.
Chestnut Hill/Mt. Airy Chestnut Hill is located about 20 minutes from Center City in the northwestern part of the county. Cobblestone streets and large, beautiful trees shape this community, giving it a distinctive suburban feel. Along Germantown Avenue you’ll uncover a variety of antique stores, galleries and restaurants. Scenic Mt. Airy, bordering Chestnut Hill, offers a wide range of housing options, from reasonable apartments to grand mansions.
Northeast Philadelphia The Northeast Philadelphia portion of the city is expansive, with some sections as close as 20 minutes from Center City and other sections as much as 45 minutes away. The Northeast is primarily residential but also features numerous shopping centers and strip malls. Communities like Fox Chase, Rawnhurst and Bustleton (in the far Northeast) are popular because of their connection to Center City via public transportation.
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t is easy to see why William Penn chose Bucks County as his home when he founded the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1682. The county’s picturesque setting makes it ideal for both residents and visitors looking for a quiet escape. There is a little something for everyone throughout Bucks County’s diverse landscapes.
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CHESTER COUNTY, Penn.
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ew places feature a scenic suburban setting as picturesque as Chester County. Horse riding, covered bridges, lake fishing and agriculture are all aspects of life for Chester County’s 506,575 residents. Yet in this quiet countryside is also a thriving economic marketplace. National and international companies are headquartered up and down Route 202, the region’s “High-Tech Corridor.” By blending countryside and commerce, Chester County has perfected the art of balance. Located southwest of Philadelphia, Chester County is among the most affluent areas in the region. It boasts a median household income of $82,422, among the highest in the Greater Philadelphia region. Consequently, homes generally have more land than in other areas in the region, adding to property values. Additionally, Chester County’s commercial appeal has greatly increased with the influx of new developments. Neighborhoods in Chester County include West Chester Borough, Borough of Downingtown/Chester Springs, Kennett Square Borough, “Main Line” communities, Malvern, Paoli, Berwyn and Devon.
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istinguished historic sites, beautiful gardens, and great dining and theater are just a few of the reasons why Delaware County residents feel such a strong sense of loyalty to the county affectionately known as “Delco.” Nestled between Philadelphia and New Castle counties, Delaware County spans 190 square miles in southeastern Pennsylvania. More than 560,000 people make their home throughout Delco, and many commute to jobs throughout the region. Extensive bus and rail lines connect Delaware County directly with Center City, while major highways, like I-95, I-476 (the Blue Route), Route 1 and Route 3, make regional car travel a breeze. If you desire comfortable suburban living just a heartbeat away from Center City Philadelphia, Delco is the right place. Neighborhoods in Delware County include Landsdowne, Radnor, Haverford, Newtown, Media, Swarthmore and Chester.
counties in the region. The presence of worldclass companies such as Merck, Lockheed Martin and Almac Group contribute to a good job market, and residents have a median household income of more than $76,000 per year. Neighborhoods in Montgomery County include Lower Merion Township, Bala Cynwyd, Ardmore, Wynnewood, Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Conshohocken, Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Valley Forge, Ambler and North Wales.
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ith more acres devoted to farming than any other New Jersey county, Burlington County is an agricultural powerhouse. Yet in addition to its strong agricultural presence and extensive acreage of developed parklands, New Jersey’s largest county also offers unique residential and commercial places. The county’s 40 municipalities span 827 square miles and stretch from the vast Pinelands, which meet the Atlantic Ocean, to historic downtowns along the Delaware River. Neighborhoods in Burlington County include Mount Laurel, Moorestown, Medford, Pinelands, Pine Barrens, Maple Shade, Cinnaminson, Florence and Bordentown.
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umerous residents call Montgomery County home because it offers a little bit of everything — it features beautiful neighborhoods with large estates and modest homes, enormous state parks, exceptional educational institutions, large employers, the world-renowned Merion East Golf Course, and the largest shopping mall on the East Coast. The county is also ideally located for those who need to travel in and out of the city, as it borders Philadelphia to the east and also lies between Chester and Bucks counties. Montgomery County spans 487 square miles, and its over 812,000 residents make it one of the most populated
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ocated just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Camden County is one of southern New Jersey’s most important population centers. Its close proximity to Center City Philadelphia makes the county a popular destination for city workers who wish to reside in the suburbs. Three major bridges connect Camden County directly to Philadelphia, as does PATCO’s Speedline. The Speedline travels from Lindenwold in New Jersey to 16th and Locust streets in Philadelphia, making nine stops throughout Camden County and four stops in Center City. Tremendous differences exist across Camden County’s 37 municipalities. The city of Camden, the county’s largest municipality, features inexpensive homes that often sell for under $100,000. Right next door in Cherry Hill, the county’s secondlargest municipality, the median sale price of a home in the first half of 2014 was $242,645. Close by in Haddonfield, one of southern New Jersey’s wealthiest suburbs, the median sale price of homes in the first half of 2014 was $452,500, up a staggering 11.2 percent over the course of three years. Perhaps the property values reflect Haddonfield’s having been selected by Philadelphia Magazine as one of the best places to live in the Delaware Valley. Neighborhoods in Camden County include Cherry Hill, Voorhees Township, Haddonfield, Collingswood, Pine Hill, Winslow Township and Camden. Photo by Dan Holben
boasts a large amount of industry. Even still, there are many neighborhoods and residential communities that are home to Gloucester County’s more than 290,000 residents. Gloucester County is spread over 327 square miles. The more densely populated municipalities are in the northeastern areas of the county, closer to Philadelphia, while the more agrarian communities are in the south and west. Neighborhoods in Gloucester County include Washington Township, Dept ford Township, Wood bury, Glassboro, Pitman Borough, Harrison, East Greenwich, Woolwich and Swedesboro.
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ocated midway between Philadelphia and New York City, central New Jersey’s Mercer County is the perfect place for anyone who wishes to be close to two major metropolitan areas. The past home of the Lenni Lenape Native American people, colonists and revolutionaries, the county has a unique history of scholarship, industry and technology. Additionally, a recent string of economic development projects have resulted in increased job opportunities for residents. The county’s 12 municipalities and 226 square miles offer farmland, suburbs and industry, gently mixing residential living with both rural and urban influences. Neighborhoods in Mercer County include state capital Trenton, Hamilton Township, Lawrence Township, Princeton and Hopewell Borough.
Camden County is also undergoing much redevelopment. An 88-acre multipurpose cargo and marine terminal was recently renovated along the Delaware River in Gloucester City. The former Garden State Racetrack in Cherry Hill was demolished and has been replaced with condominiums, offices and retail shops. Its location near a New Jersey Transit train station connecting Cherry Hill to Philadelphia and Atlantic City makes this real estate a prime location for developers. Collingswood also has been experiencing a great deal of revitalization. Named by Forbes as one of “America’s Most Transformed Neighborhoods” in 2011, it is the first community in New Jersey to open a transit-oriented development, located around PATCO’s Haddon Avenue train station. The LumberYard — described by the The New York Times as “where walkable meets affordable” — boasts new condos on Haddon Avenue downtown, just steps from shopping, dining, festivals, events, live music and more. The “walkable” development has earned awards from the Congress for New Urbanism and NJ Smart Growth.
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griculture, industry and suburbia all meet in Gloucester County, whose 24 municipalities offer something for everyone. Much of Gloucester County is agricultural, with large farms and a variety of livestock, making it one of the chief food-producing areas in the state. At the same time, Gloucester County
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drive through Salem County reveals a wide range of natural resources and open spaces, enhanced by a rich historical legacy. Located in southwestern New Jersey, it is truly unlike any other county in the region. More acres of land in Salem County are devoted to farmlands, wetlands and forests than to residential, commercial or industrial developments. With just over 65,000 residents, it is the least-populated county in the Greater Philadelphia region. The county spans 338 square miles and has the lowest population density in the state.
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Communities The dominance of agriculture in Salem County places it in stark contrast with other areas of Greater Philadelphia that have experienced tremendous development. Referred to as “the garden spot of the garden state,” its natural features include many thousands of acres of meadows, marshlands and woodlands, along with tidal and freshwater wetlands, dozens of lakes and ponds, six rivers, bay beaches, and sand dunes. Traveling throughout Salem County, you may feel as though you’re traveling back to a different time. In fact, wide roads, majestic trees, miles of farms and Revolutionary-era brick homes seem like they have been taken out of the pages of a history book. From Finn’s Point National Cemetery, where both Union and Confederate soldiers are buried, to Underground Railroad stations, history echoes throughout the county’s sweeping landscapes. Just take a look at the great Salem Oak, which was standing when the town of Salem was founded in 1675 and is still thriving at more than 80 feet tall and 30 feet in diameter. Neighborhoods in Salem County include Pennsville Township, Pittsgrove Township and Pilesgrove Township.
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ocated in northernmost Delaware, New Castle County is halfway between New York City and Washington, D.C., and just 35 minutes from Philadelphia. With more than 549,000 residents and only 438 square miles of land, it is the most densely populated of Delaware’s three counties. Residents hold great pride in the fact that they live in the first county in America’s first state. New Castle is also the only county in Delaware to be included in the Greater Philadelphia region. Low unemployment, attractive tax rates, good infrastructure and proximity to three major metro areas make it an enjoyable and affordable place to call home or an excellent location to base a growing business. Neighborhoods in New Castle County include Wilmington, Pike Creek, New Castle, Newark and Delaware City.
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reater Philadelphia is at the intersection of history, culture and art. With a vibrant music scene — both classical and contemporary — world-renowned museums, budding galleries, top-class theaters and, of course, the birthplace of democracy in the United States, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to be amazed as you explore all that the area has to offer!
HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS
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History comes to life in Greater Philadelphia! Step back in time at the National Constitution Center in Old City Philadelphia. This dazzling facility helps visitors gain a better understanding of the U.S. Constitution through interactive exhibits, captivating displays and the 360 degree multimedia theatrical production Freedom Rising. The hands-on museum invites you to actually take part in the evolution of the United States and the Constitution. An original copy of the Bill of Rights is scheduled to be on display in the fall of 2014. To further explore the beginnings of the American journey, check out the Independence Visitor Center and Independence National Historic Park. The
Visitor Center has information on all of the attractions that make up America’s most historic square mile, such as Carpenter’s Hall, the Betsy Ross House, Congress Hall and the Liberty Bell. A tour of Independence Hall takes you inside the building where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the U.S. Constitution was debated, drafted and signed. After exploring the indoor attractions, take the kids to Franklin Square for some fresh air. One of the original squares laid out by William Penn, this recently rehabbed park is one of Philadelphia’s favorite places to play, with playgrounds, a carousel and Philadelphia-themed mini golf. Grown-ups may enjoy the Once Upon a Nation Living History Tours, including an authentic colonial dinner at City Tavern or traditional drinks at colonial and modern-day watering holes while your Tippler’s Tour colonial guide shares tales of old. Just around the corner from the Visitor Center is the newly renovated Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent, which explores the city’s history through sports memorabilia, local artwork and the personal effects of famous Philadelphians like Ben Franklin and William Penn. Continue to Broad and Market streets, where you can take a free tour of Philadelphia’s City Hall, the largest municipal building in the United States. An architectural marvel, it’s built completely of granite, brick and
Quality of Life marble and took three decades to complete. Until the mid-1980s, the hat of the William Penn statue, which stands atop the historic building, was the highest point of the city’s skyline. Liberty 360 is an indoor 360-degree, 3-D panoramic show at the PECO Theater in the Historic Philadelphia Center. Hosted by Ben Franklin himself, the first-of-its-kind show guides visitors on a spectacular and emotional historic tour of America’s most beloved symbols. Across the Schuylkill River in West Philly is the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology. Brimming with artifacts from more than 400 expeditions around the globe, the Penn Museum advances understanding of the world’s cultural heritage through exhibits from Egypt, Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, Asia and more. Or head across the Delaware River to board the U.S.S. New Jersey, the nation’s most decorated battleship. Permanently docked at Camden’s waterfront, the 45,000-ton battleship has guided tours that provide fascinating details about her operations in WWII and her tours in Korea and Vietnam. And while you’re in Camden, tour the house that poet Walt Whitman lived in during the final 20 years of his life. Photo by Edward Savaria for PHLCVB/Miles|Weaver
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Modern art are among the many collections exhib- for a nominal fee, and ticketed visitors are invited to ited, with works by artists such as Cézanne, Picasso, picnic on the magnificent estate grounds. Matisse and Monet. Across from the main building, the museum’s Perelman Building houses more of the museum’s collections in its state-of-the-art galleries. And don’t miss the weekly Art After 5 events held Friday nights in the main building, which include live Founded in 1812, Philadelphia’s Academy of music, tours, cocktails and snacks. Natural Sciences offers fascinating exhibits that The nearby Rodin Museum is home to more explore the environment and the creatures that make than 140 of Auguste Rodin’s sculptures, paintings (or made) their home on Earth. Among the more and drawings, the largest collection of his work exist- than 18 million specimens in the academy, you can ing outside France. There’s also the Pennsylvania see a skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, peruse amazAcademy of the Fine Arts, the oldest art museum ing dioramas, inspect fossils or view nearly 100 live and school of fine arts in the country. It exhibits 18th-, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Just a few steps 19th- and 20th-century works of American art. If away is The Franklin Institute Science Museum, you’re interested in more modern work, the Institute featuring awe-inspiring interactive exhibits. Walk of Contemporary Art in West Philadelphia features through a giant heart, engineer a 350-ton locomotive, a fascinating rotation of exhibits by emerging and visit a simulated space station and learn the science of sports. And don’t miss the movie at the Franklin established artists. The Barnes Foundation opened its new Institute’s magnificent Tuttleman IMAX Theater. While you’re in Center City, stop by the unique Philadelphia campus on the Parkway in Philadelphia in May 2012. The new facility allows for more accessible Mütter Museum, part of the College of Physicians public viewing of the Barnes family’s diverse collec- of Philadelphia. It chronicles the history of meditions, which include Impressionist, post-Impressionist cine in the U.S. through fluid-preserved pathological and early modern paintings. The original Merion facil- specimens, medical instruments and rare artifacts. The ity in Montgomery County still houses their 12-acre museum is not for those with weak stomachs, but the arboretum, library and archives. Bucks County has unusual displays are incredible. the James A. Michener Art Museum, which celebrates the work of regional artists. The Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, Delaware County, is actually a converted 19thcentury gristmill, internationally known for its exhibits of work from three generations of Wyeths. It also has a fine collection of American illustration, still-life and landscape paintings. Travel to New Castle County, Del., to experience Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. This country estate, set amid the backdrop of a glorious garden, was Henry Francis du Pont’s home. It contains a collection of American art and furniture that dates from 1640 Photo by Paul Loftman for PHLCVB to 1860. Tours are available
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Farther outside Philadelphia in Montgomery County is Valley Forge Historic Park, while Chester County is home to the Brandywine Battlefield, a Revolutionary War site from which George Washington commanded the Continental Army. See his reconstructed headquarters or explore artifacts from the 1777 Brandywine Battle. In Wilmington, Del., take a tour of Hagley Museum and Library. It contains a vast collection of photos, books, manuscripts and pamphlets that chronicle the history of American business and technology.
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While its steps are among the world’s most famous movie sets thanks to Rocky Balboa’s dash to the top, it’s what’s inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art that makes it spectacular. It’s among the largest art museums in the United States, with a collection of more than 227,000 works of art and more than 200 galleries. The museum exhibits paintings, sculptures, photography, decorative arts, textiles and architectural pieces spanning many centuries. Renaissance, American, European, Asian, Impressionist and
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PERFORMING ARTS, THEATER & MUSIC
The Avenue of the Arts, which runs down Broad Street and features both modern and historic venues, offers Broadway-caliber shows right here in Greater Philadelphia. Touring Broadway productions stop at Merriam Theater, Forrest Theatre and the Academy of Music. Just around the corner, the enchanting Walnut Street Theatre is America’s oldest. Founded in 1809, the theatre hosted pre-Broadway tryouts in its early years. It has since been designated as a National Historic Landmark and operates now as a nonprofit regional theater with five mainstage productions each season. The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts opened along Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts in December 2001. This striking venue, along with its historic neighbor, The Academy of Music, hosts local performing arts groups, including The Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, American Theater Arts for Youth, PHILADANCO, the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and Peter Nero and the Philly Pops. Nearby, the Philadelphia Theatre Company opened the state-of-the-art Suzanne Roberts Theatre on the Avenue of the Arts in October 2007. This 365-seat facility is the site of the regional company’s performances of works by contemporary American playwrights. The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Pennsylvania campus is a multidisciplinary venue that hosts musical, theatrical and dance performances among three theaters. Music lovers can take in a rock concert at the Susquehanna Bank Center along Camden’s Waterfront. The amphitheater is a year-round facility with both indoor and outdoor seating, giant video screens, and a breathtaking view of both the Philadelphia skyline and Ben Franklin Bridge. The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, located in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, is another outstanding music venue. During the summer it hosts a variety of jazz, pop, rock and classical performances at its outdoor amphitheater. Electric Factory, Theatre of the Living Arts (TLA) and Tower Theater are smaller music venues in Greater Philadelphia, but shows there still attract big audiences. The Electric Factory and the TLA are both located in Center City and play to a wide variety of musical interests. The Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Delaware
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County, hosts all kinds of musical performers, as well as independent bands and stand-up comics. There’s also the Keswick Theatre in Montgomery County, known for its comfortable and intimate atmosphere. If you’re a musician looking to get your start or just a fan of live music in smaller venues, check out World Café Live, with its original location in Philadelphia and a new location in Wilmington, which opened in 2011. Both provide a great place for both aspiring artists and music fans who enjoy live performances. Greater Philadelphia has a wonderful network of small bars and cafés that feature both local musicians and larger acts. Catch a rock show at Johnny Brenda’s in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, or check out the eclectic schedule of rock shows and comedians at The Note in West Chester.
the site features an 18th-century home that once belonged to John Bartram, royal botanist to King George III. The Welcome Center and Garden Shop at the site were renovated and a new nursery was added in 2012. A tour of Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Chester County, is a must. Located 30 miles from Center City, this horticultural masterpiece covers over 1,000 acres of land and contains 40 indoor and outdoor gardens. Rare plants adorn landscaped terraces, vibrant flowers accentuate breathtaking gardens, and illuminated fountains create an enchanting water wonderland. Longwood Gardens also provides a beautiful stage for performing arts programs, including nationally renowned performers. The official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the 92-acre Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, in Chestnut Hill, features picturesque streams and winding paths and contains more than 12,000 labeled plants, including some of Philadelphia’s oldest and rarest trees.
GARDENS & HORTICULTURE
Every March visitors flock to see the world’s finest in gardening and horticulture at the week-long Philadelphia International Flower Show. Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, it’s the largest indoor flower show in the world. Travel to Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park for the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. Nestled among garden landscapes designed in the style of early 17th-century Japan, the house was once exhibited in New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Ponds, gardens, quaint footbridges and the newly restored Sakura Pavilion create an environment of quiet serenity. Bartram’s Gardens, America’s oldest surviving botanical garden, covers 45 acres on the banks of the Schuylkill River. Just 15 minutes from Center City and connected to other popular attractions by the extended Schuylkill River Trail,
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FOR THE KIDS!
Greater Philadelphia has all kinds of attractions geared specifically for children. The Please Touch Museum is a hands-on facility that includes a Wonderland exhibit, which lets children take part in Alice’s wacky adventures; roadside attractions where kids choose their destinations; and a flight fantasy section where kids can simulate flying. Located in historic Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, this spacious museum is a perfect venue for educational play. Make your way to Sesame Place in Langhorne, Bucks County, during the warm months. Just 30 minutes outside Center City, Sesame Place invites kids to meet Big Bird, dance with Elmo, visit Bert and Ernie, compete with Oscar the Grouch, and ride park water slides. With over 1,300 animals, the Philadelphia Zoo — the first in America — is another marvelous place for children. The zoo’s PECO Primate Reserve invites you to watch gorillas, orangutans and monkeys frolic in a setting that re-creates their natural habitat. The new KidzooU has made the zoo an even more exciting place for kids, and it is specially designed to be friendly to families with children who have special needs.
Quality of Life Adults and children alike will enjoy the Adventure Aquarium along Camden’s waterfront. Open year-round, the facility features a special Kids Zone and a 40-foot walk-through tunnel where visitors can get an up-close view of swimming sharks. They can also explore the West African River exhibit, complete with hippopotamuses and crocodiles; visit “Penguin Island”; or sit back and take in a show at the 4D Theater. The Franklin Institute offers both day and sleepover camps for children, as well as the unique KidScience: The Island of the Elements exhibit. Meanwhile, The Academy of Natural Sciences has safari overnights and summer camps for children. Or, catch a show at the Wells Fargo Center, which hosts a variety of touring, family-oriented shows the kids will love, including perennial favorites such as the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus and Disney on Ice.
SHOPPING & DINING
Greater Philadelphia’s famous malls, fashionable boutiques and multiple retail centers delight both the bargain hunter and sophisticated shopper, so you’re bound to find everything you’re looking for and more! Best of all, there’s no tax on most clothing in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, and Delaware has totally tax-free shopping.
HIGH-END SHOPS & HISTORIC DISTRICTS
Haddonfield’s Main Street Red brick storefronts reminiscent of a colonial village grace Haddonfield’s Main Street in New Jersey. Storefronts include approximately 200 galleries, boutiques, antique shops, consignment shops and sidewalk cafés.
MALL SHOPPING King of Prussia Mall Montgomery County is home to the acclaimed King of Prussia Mall. With more than 2.9 million square feet, it features more retail space than any other shopping destination in America! In total, the King of Prussia Mall has more than 400 stores and restaurants, as well as seven major department stores: Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, JCPenney, Sears, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.
Cherry Hill Mall Take a trip to the recently expanded Cherry Hill Mall in Camden County. Macy’s, Nordstrom and JCPenney anchor this mall, which has more than 150 shops and restaurants.
Peddler’s Village More than 60 shops and eateries make up Peddler’s Village in Bucks County, with buildings and landscape creating an 18th-century feel. Peddler’s Village is delightful any time, but decorations during the winter holidays make it particularly spectacular!
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When it comes to high-end shopping, Rittenhouse Row, running along Walnut Street from Broad to 20th Street in downtown Philadelphia, is top-notch. Starting at The Bellevue, on the corner of Broad and Walnut streets, you’ll find high-end stores like Tiffany & Co., Polo Ralph Lauren, Nicole Miller and Williams-Sonoma. Moving further up Walnut Street, Rittenhouse Row indulges shoppers with national brands like Kenneth Cole, Club Monaco and GUESS?, as well as stylish locally owned boutiques.
Penn’s Purchase Factory Stores are just across the street from Peddler’s Village and feature over 20 name-brand outlets, services and eateries in a quaint village setting. The Franklin Mills Mall in northeast Philadelphia provides more than 200 popular stores and outlets, with major anchor stores like Last Call by Neiman Marcus and Off 5th–Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet dispersed among shops such as Tommy Hilfiger, Aeropostale and Nike factory stores. Philadelphia Premium Outlets in Limerick, Pa., just 35 miles northwest of Philadelphia, and Shipyard Shops, right off I-95 in Wilmington, Del., also provide good outlet shopping.
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Historic Antique Row, located on Pine Street between 9th and 12th streets, is comprised of shops and galleries specializing in silverware, furniture, estate jewelry, quilts and much more. Just a few blocks away, on the 700 block of Sansom Street, lies Jewelers Row, the oldest diamond district in the country, offering an array of bracelets, rings, watches and other accessories decorated with precious stones and pearls.
Greater Philadelphia also offers a broad spectrum of culinary delights, ranging from traditional American meals to diverse ethnic fare to refined haute cuisine. Whatever you want for dinner, it’s on the menu in Philly.
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South Street One of Philadelphia’s more offbeat shopping destinations, South Street offers a bohemian atmosphere, where both shopping and people-watching are equally enjoyable. Stores range from clothing shops to music stores to art galleries and eclectic boutiques, many privately owned and unique to the area.
Manayunk’s Main Street An excellent place for shopping, Main Street Manayunk offers dozens of boutiques and galleries that range from unique shops to name-brand favorites. Stores in Manayunk are woven between cafés, restaurants and pubs, making the community an ideal location for an afternoon of shopping and dining.
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Cheesesteaks & Other Philly Mainstays Philadelphians love all kinds of sandwiches, but the famous Philly cheesesteak, invented here in the 1930s, stands alone. You haven’t had a real Philly cheesesteak until you’ve eaten one prepared right here in Philadelphia, where even ordering the delectable sandwich has evolved into an art form and allegiances to favorite cheesesteak places don’t change easily! Dueling Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s are located right across the street from each other in South Philadelphia. And then there’s Jim’s Steaks, which has been serving up the famous sandwich since 1939. If you’re looking for a place to watch the game, head to one of the eight Chickie’s & Pete’s locations in the Greater Philadelphia area for some of their famous Crabfries®. And don’t leave town without trying the delicious baked goods at Melrose
Diner, a South Philly mainstay that has been open 24/7 since 1935.
Upscale Dining While Philadelphia might be known for cheese steaks and hoagies, the region’s dining scene is constantly evolving, and diners can enjoy all different types of cuisines prepared by world-renowned chefs. Throughout the city, suburbs and New Jersey, delectable fine dining choices abound, including XIX (Nineteen), offering New American cuisine with an international twist, with one of the best views of the city skyline from atop the Hyatt at the Bellevue. Lacroix at The Rittenhouse, named “Restaurant of the Year” in 2003 by Esquire magazine, is known for its seasonal, international menu and 4,000-bottle wine cellar. Serving authentic classic and contemporary Italian cuisine in a small and intimate setting, Vetri is known not only as one of the best Italian restaurants in Philadelphia, but also in the nation. Greater Philadelphia is home to numerous top chefs and restaurateurs, including Jose Garces, Stephen Starr, Marcie Turney, Michael Solomonov, Kevin Sbraga and Rich Landau, to name a few. Discerning diners will find a bounty of haute cuisine in Greater Philadelphia, from international selections spanning the globe to locally sourced regional specialties.
What’s a BYO? Due to strict liquor licensing laws, a unique crop of restaurants has sprung up in Philadelphia. Referred to as BYOs (“bring your own”), these are often small restaurants where you bring the wine and they provide the glasses.
Markets If you prefer to cook for yourself, check out the Italian Market in South Philadelphia, the oldest outdoor market in the United States and a Philadelphia tradition. With over 100 merchants, this open-air market offers pastas, fresh meats and produce, oils, and various baked goods. The delightful Reading Terminal Market, right in the middle of Center City, first opened in 1892. Dozens of merchants set up shop here, and the historic market overflows with fresh produce, bakeries, Amish specialties and vendors selling jewelry and pottery.
More Information For listings of great places to eat in the Greater Philadelphia region, check out the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s online directory at www.greaterphilachamber.com and then visit www.visitphilly.com/restaurants-dining.
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Introduction
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ports represent a major part of Greater Philadelphia’s culture, and the diehard fan bases of all of the region’s athletic teams certainly prove it. Just tune into the local radio sports stations and you’ll hear how passionate and enthusiastic this region is about its teams! In addition to being a collegiate sports hotbed, professional teams and affiliated minor league clubs also make their home in Greater Philadelphia.
THE VENUES
With two modern outdoor stadiums and a spectacular indoor arena, South Philly is the athletic pulse of the region. The Philadelphia Eagles’ Lincoln Financial Field, which seats 68,532, is also the home for Temple University college football. Right across the street is the Philadelphia Phillies’ Citizens Bank Park. This remarkable ballpark is perhaps the best in all of baseball and seats 43,647. The Wells Fargo Center hosts the Sixers, Flyers, Wings and KiXX. Right outside the arenas is XFINITY Live, a dining and entertainment district that provides food, drink and entertainment for fans before, during and after games. This athletic epicenter in South Philly is conveniently located just off Interstate 95, making it an easy driving destination. There is a charge for parking, so come early to get a good spot and enjoy pre-game festivities. Public transportation, most notably the SEPTA Broad Street Subway Line, also makes the venues readily accessible from areas in and around Center City Philadelphia.
THE TEAMS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES www.phillies.com
Once spring rolls around, the Philly faithful turn their attention to the championship-contending Philadelphia Phillies at the dazzling Citizens Bank Park. The 2008 team electrified Greater Philadelphia by bringing home the region’s first professional sports championship in 25 years. Aside from their great tradition — the Phillies are one of the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchises in all of professional American sports — their mascot, the Philly Phanatic, has become one of Major League Baseball’s most identifiable icons.
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PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
PHILADELPHIA UNION
Affectionately nicknamed “The Birds,” the Philadelphia Eagles are the professional football team of Greater Philadelphia. Dressed in green and white, the Eagles have experienced tremendous success in recent years. Fans enjoyed the 2013 season as Chip Kelly, one of college football’s most successful coaches, took the helm as the team’s new head coach, leading the Eagles to the NFC East division title. Eagles’ fans, widely known for their boisterous tenacity, deserve a mention of their own. The lyrics “Fly, Eagles, Fly!” mark the beginning of the Eagles’ Fight Song that is blasted after every score. Come to a football game at Lincoln Financial Field and you’re likely to find the parking lots full of tailgaters.
In March 2010, the Philadelphia Union became Major League Soccer’s 16th franchise. The Union play in the state-of-the-art PPL Park, a scenic 18,500-seat waterfront stadium in Chester, Pa. In 2014, the Philadelphia Union achieved their first U.S. Open Cup final in franchise history after a thrilling 2–1 victory in extra time against FC Dallas.
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PHILADELPHIA 76ERS www.sixers.com
The 2014–15 Philadelphia 76ers will achieve a fitting milestone, celebrating the franchise’s 76th season. The team plays in the Wells Fargo Center, and the excitement within the arena is absolutely contagious. The franchise features a solid core of young players who are quickly making their mark in the NBA.
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS www.philadelphiaflyers.com
The Philadelphia Flyers have been one of the most successful teams in the NHL ever since they were formed as an expansion ice hockey team back in 1967. Wearing black and orange, the Flyers have skated their way into eight Stanley Cup finals, winning the prized Cup in 1974 and 1975. The Flyers are one of the NHL’s most consistent teams and continue to play in front of passionate sell-out crowds at the Wells Fargo Center.
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COLLEGIATE, ANNUAL EVENTS & MINOR LEAGUES
Greater Philadelphia is a big-time college athletics region. Most notably, St. Joe’s, LaSalle, Temple, UPenn and Villanova make up what is known as the Big Five, college basketball’s biggest and most historic intra-city rivalry. Coach Fran Dunphy led the Temple Owls to the NCAA Tournament for the sixth consecutive season in 2013. Coach Jay Wright has built the Villanova Wildcats back into a NCAA threat, with the team taking the No. 2 seed in the East Region in the NCAA Tournament in 2014. The region also has numerous annual sporting events. The Penn Relays event (www.thepennrelays.com) is the nation’s oldest and largest amateur track and field relay; it is held each spring at Penn’s Franklin Field. Then there’s the 10-mile Blue Cross Broad Street Run (www.broadstreetrun.com), held each May in downtown Philadelphia. For equestrian lovers, the historic Devon Horse Show (www.devonhorseshow.net), held in May in Chester County, is sure to please. The Dad Vail Regatta (dadvail.org) on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia is the largest collegiate regatta in the U.S., celebrating its 76th year in 2014. In addition, Greater Philadelphia is the home of the Camden Riversharks (www.riversharks.com), a minor league baseball team that plays at Campbell’s Field in Camden, New Jersey, and the Trenton Thunder (www.trentonthunder.com), the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, who play their games at Arm & Hammer Park. The Wilmington Blue Rocks (www.bluerocks.com) play minor league baseball games at Frawley Stadium in New Castle County, Delaware.
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reater Philadelphia sits at the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic economic areas. Yet beyond location, livability and the cost of doing business, area business people who move to the region say there’s another factor that made their decision easy. The people. Greater Philadelphia’s highly competitive economy includes a growing entrepreneurial community in sectors like life sciences, advanced manufacturing, information technology, financial and professional services, logistics, and energy — all striving to enhance the creation and delivery of products and services throughout the region and the world. The skilled workforce here provides a strong talent pipeline for startup companies and enhances innovation and productivity at existing firms. With its ideal location, exceptional quality of life and low cost of doing business in the Northeast, it’s no wonder that companies from all across the world locate, expand and start new ventures right here in Greater Philadelphia.
INDUSTRY SECTORS LIFE SCIENCES The region is home to nearly 1,200 Life Science establishments, from global pharmaceutical leaders, to medical device and diagnostics, to biotech and contract research organizations. Universities in Greater Philadelphia award 2,612 certificates and degrees in biological and biomedical sciences and an additional 661 degrees in pharmaceutical sciences, creating a large pool of skilled graduates.
FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Greater Philadelphia is a leader in both the Financial Activities and Professional & Business Services sectors, with workers in management, business, financial and professional occupations. The Financial Activities sector represents 7.5 percent of the region’s total employment, and the employment concentration is the fourth-highest among the 15 largest metro areas. Greater Philadelphia has a multifaceted Financial Activities sector that includes banking, investment, securities, insurance, leasing and real estate.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING Many of the world’s advanced products, including aerospace equipment, biomedical and optoelectronic materials, chemicals, communications and electric equipment, navigation and control instruments, medical instruments, and more, are developed right here in Greater Philadelphia. In fact, defense contractors, including Boeing, AgustaWestland, Lockheed Martin, W.L. Gore and others, continue to create new innovations that have a positive impact on the region’s economic ecosystem.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS With about 6,500 Information Technology-producing businesses in Greater Philadelphia, the region has access to cutting-edge IT capabilities fueled by a high concentration of workers in IT occupations at diverse companies like Comcast and SAP. The region features IT producers that provide specialized hardware and software to customers around the world. Greater Philadelphia is also ideal for young Information & Communications Technology companies to attract venture capital.
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HIGHER EDUCATION Home to 101 degree-granting institutions, Greater Philadelphia ranks as one of the nation’s leading centers for higher education, with a total of 91,844 degrees and certificates awarded. This provides a steady pipeline of highly educated people who enter the workforce or launch startup companies in the Greater Philadelphia region. More than $10 billion in operations spending is generated by colleges and universities. In addition, these institutions employ over 90,000 people.
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS Greater Philadelphia offers a clear competitive advantage to companies that depend on the efficient movement of raw material and finished goods, given the region’s favorable location, excellent labor pool and first-rate multimodal transportation network. In fact, the combination of regional airports, well-connected interstate highways, advanced rail networks and high-volume ports on the Delaware River makes Greater Philadelphia an ideal location for businesses to buy and sell products across the region and around the world.
ENERGY The region is a national leader in energy production, resources, energy efficiency technologies and innovation. From transmission and distribution to intelligent building and the expansive Marcellus Shale natural gas play, Greater Philadelphia is the strategic energy location in the Northeast. Shale gas development in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania represents a significant opportunity for the Greater Philadelphia region to expand energy production, reduce consumer costs, promote sustainable economic growth and create jobs.
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Transportation
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AIR TRANSPORTATION PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Situated at the center of North America’s Northeast Corridor, Greater Philadelphia is within two hours’ flying time of 50 percent of the U.S. population and within six hours nonstop to California. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), located seven miles from Center City, serves more than 30 million travelers annually, with 30 airlines offering more than 550 daily departures to 128 cities, including more than 80 nonstop flights to 40 international cities. An important logistics option for local businesses, the airport is host to 35 freight forwarding businesses. PHL is easily accessible from Interstates 76, 95 and 476 and offers 18,000 public parking spaces. Taxicabs travel to and from the airport regularly, and SEPTA’s Airport Regional Rail Line connects Center City to PHL twice each hour, with easy connections to New Jersey Transit and Amtrak at 30th Street Station. The Cell Phone Waiting Lot is easily accessible from I-95 and Route 291 and is less than a minute’s drive from the baggage claim areas. The free lot has 150 spaces for vehicles and digital flight information boards. And getting to the airport is a breeze. For specific flight information, call 800-PHL-GATE or visit the airport’s website at www.phl.org.
OTHER REGIONAL AIRPORTS Other airports in the area include Northeast Philadelphia Airport, New Castle Airport, Trenton-Mercer County Airport and Atlantic City International. Additionally, the region has dozens of public-use airports for general and corporate use.
INTERCITY RAIL AMTRAK Amtrak’s main terminal is located at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia and operates 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Renovations in 2013 added more parking, enhancing security and providing easier access. Philadelphia is one of the major stops in the mid-Atlantic region for Amtrak, which connects Philadelphia, Trenton and Wilmington with most major cities in the nation. With upscale amenities and speeds of up to 150 mph, the Acela Express route provides rapid electric train service from Philadelphia to Boston, New Haven, New York, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. For specific information, call Amtrak at 800-USA-RAIL, or visit their website at www.amtrak.com.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SEPTA The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) provides public transit services in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties and select destinations in New Jersey and Delaware, offering bus, subway, trolley, regional rail and paratransit services. Visit
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www.septa.org for transit schedules, a trip planner, fares and to purchase tickets. You can also contact SEPTA Customer Service at 215-580-7800.
PATCO The Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) train connects South Jersey suburbs with Center City, with 13 different stations on this 14.2-mile passenger rail line. For further information, go to the PATCO website at www.ridepatco.org or call 215-922-4600 (in Pennsylvania) or 856-772-6900 (in New Jersey).
NEW JERSEY TRANSIT New Jersey Transit’s fleet of buses, trains and light rail vehicles offer local and long-distance service, connecting southern New Jersey communities with Center City Philadelphia, North Jersey and New York. The Atlantic City Rail Line connects Philadelphia to Atlantic City, and the RiverLINE light rail connects Trenton directly to Camden. Visit www.njtransit.com or call customer service at 973-275-5555.
DART The Delaware Authority for Regional Transportation (DART) provides public transportation in the Wilmington area. DART First State provides transportation services statewide, with over 400 buses and 57 year-round bus routes, plus its Sussex County Resort Summer Service and paratransit service. DART First State also serves New Castle County with commuter rail service to and from Philadelphia. For further information, call 800-355-8080 or see the DART website at www.dartfirststate.com.
INTERCITY BUS
All of the bus lines listed below travel in and out of Philadelphia, and some travel through other regional hubs as well. Contact individual bus lines for routes and schedules.
MAJOR BUS LINES BoltBus................................................877-BOLTBUS www.boltbus.com Greyhound Bus Lines........................800-231-2222 www.greyhound.com Martz Trailways.................................800-233-8604 www.martztrailways.com Megabus..............................................877-462-6342 http://us.megabus.com New Jersey Transit.............................973-275-5555 www.njtransit.com New Century Travel www.2001bus.com
MAJOR BUS HUBS Greyhound Terminals 1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia..........215-931-4075 538 Fellowship Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ...856-235-3053
Walter Rand Transportation Center 100 Broadway, Camden, NJ 08102
Wilmington Transportation Center 101 North French, Wilmington, DE.....302-655-6111
HIGHWAYS & BRIDGES
While Greater Philadelphia is one of the largest metro regions in the United States, it ranks below the national average for traffic delays. The comprehensive transportation system includes an extensive network of interstate, state and local highways and roads.
HIGHWAYS Major roadways through the Greater Philadelphia region include the Pennsylvania Turnpike, north and west of the city; Interstate 95, a major northsouth corridor on the east side of the city; Interstate 476 (Blue Route), which runs north-south through the western Philadelphia suburbs; Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway), which takes travelers from the northwestern Philadelphia suburbs to South Philadelphia; and Interstate 676 (Vine Street Expressway), which cuts right through Center City. The New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295 are heavily traveled in southern New Jersey, as are Routes 70, 73, 38 and 55. The Atlantic City Expressway connects the Philadelphia metro area with Atlantic City and other South Jersey shore points by way of the Garden State Parkway. Interstates 295 and 495 both flow into Delaware, where they connect with Interstate 95.
BRIDGES The Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry and Tacony-Palmyra bridges carry traffic between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, while the Delaware Memorial Bridge takes travelers from Delaware to New Jersey. Each of the bridges listed above accepts EZ-Pass electronic toll collection, as do the major toll roads in the area.
COMMUTING SERVICES SHARE-A-RIDE Pennsylvania suburb-to-city commuters and innercity travelers can participate in the region’s free Share-A-Ride match program. The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) operates Share-A-Ride within the five-county area of southeastern Pennsylvania. This free, computerized service will put you in contact with other commuters in the area who are going your way. Visit www.dvrpc.org/sar for more information.
TRANSITCHEK TransitChek is a voucher program that rewards employees and employers with tax breaks for using public transportation to commute to work. TransitChek vouchers can be used to purchase tickets and tokens for SEPTA, PATCO, NJ Transit, DART First State, Capital Area Transit and Amtrak (monthly commuter tickets only). For information visit www.dvrpc.org/gettransitchek or call 215-592-1800.
TRAFFIC UPDATES
Need traffic updates? If you’re in your car you can tune in to KYW 1060 AM on your car radio for traffic on the twos or call #211 from your cellular phone for Greater Philadelphia area traffic information.
Education
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EDUCATION K-12
PUBLIC SCHOOLS Pennsylvania Department of Education
Delaware: Exceptional Children & Early Childhood Education
Department of Education 401 Federal Street, Suite 2 Dover, DE 19901..................................302-735-4210
333 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17126...........................717-783-6788 www.pde.state.pa.us
CHARTER SCHOOLS
New Jersey Department of Education
http://pacharters.org
P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625................................877-900-6960 www.state.nj.us/education
New Jersey
Delaware Department of Education Townsend Building 401 Federal Street Dover, DE 19901..................................302-735-4000 www.doe.state.de.us
SPECIAL EDUCATION Pennsylvania: Bureau of Special Education Department of Education 333 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17126...........................717-783-6913 Special Education Consultline..............800-879-2301
New Jersey: Office of Special Education Programs Department of Education P.O. Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625................................609-292-0147
Pennsylvania
www.njcharters.org
Delaware www.decharternetwork.org
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Pennsylvania: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Catholic Education 222 North 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103........................215-587-3700 www.catholicschools-phl.org
New Jersey: Diocese of Camden 631 Market Street Camden, NJ 08102...............................856-583-6101 www.camdendiocese.org
Delaware: Diocese of Wilmington
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COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
The more than 100 colleges and universities in Greater Philadelphia combine to enroll approximately 400,000 full- and part-time students each year, with more than 83,000 degrees and certificates awarded. Philadelphia has been appropriately nicknamed “one big campus” due to its multitude of institutions and the number of scholars who call the area home. Students are drawn to the region for its vibrancy and variety. No matter your field of study, you’ll find a topnotch program in Greater Philadelphia! Greater Philadelphia’s collegiate environment is diverse, containing Ivy League universities, law schools, medical schools and seminaries along with schools specific to dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary sciences, optometry, podiatry and the arts. There are schools with rigorous coursework and long-standing, faith-based traditions such as Saint Joseph’s University and Villanova University, important research hotbeds such as Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania, and highly touted liberal arts schools such as Swathmore College, just to name a few. Higher education in the region has always been on the forefront of scholarly pursuits and technological advances, with the beginnings of computer technology originating at the Institute for Advanced Study in New Jersey and at the University of Pennsylvania, and more than 40 faculty and graduates of Greater Philadelphia institutions having earned the Nobel Prize.
Catholic Schools Office 1626 North Union Street Wilmington, DE 19806........................302-573-3133 www.cdow.org/schools.html
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Medical Care Photo by B. Krist for Visit Philadelphia
MEDICAL CARE
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reater Philadelphia is home to some of the best and most innovative medical facilities in the nation. With nearly 200 health care facilities, dozens of life science companies, 270 contract research organizations, six medical schools and three pharmacy schools, Greater Philadelphia is a focal point in the country’s health and bioscience industry, generating $10.5 billion annually in research and development. Greater Philadelphia boasts not only Pennsylvania Hospital — the nation’s first, founded in 1751 — but also the first medical school, founded in 1765 at the University of Pennsylvania, and the first hospital in the country dedicated exclusively to pediatric medicine, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, founded in 1855. The region’s doctors and institutions have a long list of medical achievements, including the discovery of the polio, rabies and hepatitis B vaccines; the invention of the pacemaker; and the development of the closed incubator for newborns. Facilities including The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and Wills Eye Hospital are consistently ranked among the best U.S. hospitals in their specialties. Staff at Fox Chase Cancer Center have won Nobel Prizes, an Albert Lasker Award and a Kyoto Prize. Deborah Heart and Lung Center was the site of the first open-heart surgery and the first in the region to perform landmark Ceroplastic procedures. Temple University Hospital is a national leader in high-risk obstetrics and lung transplant programs. And Magee Rehabilitation is a federally designated Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center. Other major health/hospital systems in the region include Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Eastern Medical Center, Main Line Health, and Mercy Health in Pennsylvania; Virtua Health System, headquartered in Marlton, New Jersey and Cooper University Healthcare in Camden, New Jersey; and Christiana Care Health System, headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware to name a few.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS Pennsylvania Department of Aging 555 Walnut Street, 5th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101...........................717-783-1550 www.aging.state.pa.us
New Jersey Department of Human Services / Division of Aging Services Division of Aging Services 12B Quakerbridge Plaza P.O. Box 715 Mercerville, NJ 08625..........................877-222-3737 www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/home
Delaware: Division of Services for Aging and Adults With Physical Disabilities Herman M. Holloway, Sr. Campus Main Administration Building, First Floor Annex 1901 N. DuPont Highway New Castle, DE 19720.........................800-223-9074 dhss.delaware.gov/dsaapd
PUBLIC HEALTH City of Philadelphia Publid Health Health Commissioner’s Office 215-686-5200 | TTY: 711 | www.phila.gov/health
Delaware Health and Social Services: Division of Public Health Offices of Primary Care & Rural Health 302-744-4555 | http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph
New Jersey Department of Health Office of Local Public Health 609-292-4993 | www.nj.gov/health/lh
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Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Business Listings
GREATER PHILADELPHIA CHAMBER PREFERRED BUSINESS LISTINGS ADVERTISING & RELATED SERVICES
ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING & RELATED SERVICES
AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT RENTAL & LEASING
BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING
Brownstein Group
215 S. Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19107 (215) 735-3470 www.brownsteingroup.com
Founded in 1964, Brownstein Group specializes in brand strategy, digital, advertising and design, public relations, and social media. Clients include IKEA, eBay, Beneficial Bank, The Philadelphia Auto Show and Comcast.
Enterprise Fleet Management Ewing Cole
Federal Reserve Bank Building 100 N. 6th Street Philadelphia PA 19106 (215) 923-2020 www.ewingcole.com
EwingCole, an award-winning architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm headquartered in Philadelphia, is a nationally recognized leader in the design of healthcare, research, academic, cultural, sports and entertainment facilities.
Keystone Outdoor Advertising
AGENCIES, BROKERAGES & OTHER INSURANCE RELATED ACTIVITIES
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT)
1600 Market Street, Suite 520 Philadelphia PA 19103 (267) 256-0300 hlloyd@jmt.com www.jmt.com
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplined architectural/engineering firm offering a full array of planning, design and construction consulting services for projects throughout the United States since 1971.
Capital Management Enterprises 1111 W. DeKalb Pike Wayne PA 19087 (610) 265-9600
CME Benefits Consulting has over 35 years of experience in employee and executive benefits, self and fully insured plans including Medical, Rx Life, and disability plans and all areas of employee benefit compliance. CME has saved its family of clients over $100M in healthcare and benefit costs.
eXude, Inc.
2218 Race Street Philadelphia PA 19103................. (215) 875-8730 www.exudeinc.com
eXude, Inc. provides consulting services to mid-market organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area with a breadth of service including employee benefits, retirement plans, human resources and risk management, commercial insurance.
BANKS & DEPOSITORY CREDIT INTERMEDIATION
American Heritage Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 202 Cheltenham PA 19012 (856) 767-5028 www.keystoneoutdoor.com
Keystone Outdoor specializes in the Philadelphia Market’s highest traffic count billboards, including static as well as digital bulletins, with superior landmark locations that reach commuters in the Philadelphia and NJ markets.
170 N. Radnor Chester Road, Suite 200 Radnor PA 19087 (484) 754-2100 craig.eggleton@efleets.com www.efleets.com
2060 Red Lion Road Philadelphia PA 19115 (215) 969-0777 generalinfo@amhfcu.org www.AMHFCU.org
American Heritage is a full-service financial institution with over 27 local branches. We offer lower rates on loans, higher earnings on savings, and few and lower fees.
1818 Market Street, Suite 3110 Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 568-0539........................fax 215-568-1349 www.makerintl.com
Michael Baker International: A leading global provider of professional consulting services including planning, architectural, engineering, environmental, construction, program management, full life cycle support, information technology, and communications services and solutions.
Two Liberty Place 50 S. 16th Street, Suite 2400 Philadelphia PA 19102 (888) 875-3365......................fax (215) 735-5373
Seven Penn Center, 1635 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 561-0342 www.susquehanna.net
At Susquehanna Bank, we’re doing what counts to offer competitive financial products and services, local decision-making, and outstanding customer service. We welcome you to visit one of our 240 offices in the MidAtlantic region. Member FDIC
BEER, WINE & DISTILLED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WHOLESALERS Chaddsford Winery
Sci-Tek Consultants, Inc.
901 N. Delaware Avenue Philadelphia PA 19123 (215) 634-2600 info@yardsbrewing.com www.yardsbrewing.com
Our ales maintain a distinguishing English brewing style while celebrating true Philly flavor. Our Tasting Room is open seven days a week. Enjoy free tours on weekends. We’re proud to be Pennsylvania’s first 100% windpowered brewery.
BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL, LABOR, POLITICAL & SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS Interior Finish Contractors Association
150 S. Warner Road, Suite 245 King of Prussia PA 19406 (610) 225-1050....................... fax (610) 225-1052
BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Republic Bank
Susquehanna Bank Michael Baker, Jr., Inc.
Yards Brewing Company
632 Baltimore Pike Chadds Ford PA 19317 (610) 388-6221......................fax (610) 388-0360 info@chaddsford.com
Intelligent Office Philadelphia
1700 Market Street, Suite 1005 Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 717-9696 phillyCC@intelligentoffice.com http://philadelphiacentercity.intelligentoffice.com
We offer the prestigious address of 1700 Market Street! Mail and address services, executive suites, conference rooms by the hour, day, week, month or year. Plus superior “Intelligent”Assistant receptionist services for professional connectivity to your clients. Call today!
CATERING & SPECIAL FOOD SERVICES Sensational Host Inc.
3030 Route 73 North Maple Shade Township NJ 08052 800-808-CHEF tc@sensationalhost.com
COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES & PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
1500 Market Street, 12 Floor, East Tower Philadelphia PA 19102 (267) 702-2028 www.scitekanswers.com
Sci-Tek Consultants, Inc., is a civil, environmental and geotechnical engineering and consulting firm. Sci-Tek provides professional services to municipal, commercial, industrial and private clientele in the Mid-Atlantic region and has completed over 600 projects. Sci-Tek is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and has offices in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Career Center at Rutgers University Camden 326 Penn Street Camden PA 08102 (856) 225-6046 careercenter@camden.rutgers.edu www.cc.camden.rutgers.edu
The Career Center at Rutgers Camden provides “free” job and internship postings to employers. Candidates are diverse and include entry-level and experienced professionals.
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Business Listings CONSTRUCTION – OTHER HEAVY CONSTRUCTION Chestnut Hill College 9601 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia PA 19118 (215) 248-7001 gradadmissions@chc.edu www.chc.edu/graduate/
CHC’s Graduate School offers an APAaccredited Psy.D and a variety of degrees and certificates in Administration of Human Services, ASD, Clinical & Counseling Psych, Education, Holistic Spirituality, and Instructional Technology.
Skanska
516 Township Line Road Blue Bell PA 19422 (267) 470-1000 dave.strange@skanska.com
Skanska is one of the largest, most financially sound construction and development companies in the country, serving a broad range of industries including healthcare, education, corporate, mission critical, sports and aviation.
Montgomery County Community College
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
24 Seven
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 502 Philadelphia PA 19107 (215) 558-6400 www.24seventalent.com
24 Seven helps creatively driven brands identify, recruit and secure game-changing talent. We are the go-to talent source supporting the world’s top teams in Fashion, Retail, Marketing, Advertising, Digital, E-commerce, Design, Beauty, Events and Lifestyle.
340 DeKalb Pike Blue Bell PA 19422 (215) 641-6300
Neumann University One Neumann Drive Aston PA 19014 (610) 558-5549 www.neumann.edu
Neumann University is a Catholic Franciscan college, committed to providing a uniquely personal education. Neumann offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate programs for all ages. Visit www.neumann.edu.
COMMUNITY CARE & RETIREMENT FACILITIES FOR THE ELDERLY
Navy Yard Corp Center 1 Crescent Drive, Suite 302 Philadelphia PA 19112 (215) 271-1449 www.torcon.com
Kelly Services, Inc.
With extensive experience in healthcare, academic, research and corporate facility construction, Torcon Philadelphia, a premier Construction Management firm, has been responsible for over 3.5 million square feet of completed projects exceeding $800 million in construction costs.
Kelly Services is a Fortune 500 company offering staffing workforce solutions including temporary, temp-to-hire and direct placement staffing. Skills include office services, accounting, administrative, marketing, light industrial, and health care.
CONSULTING SERVICES
ENGINE, TURBINE & POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING
1760 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 972-5145 www.kellyservices.com
Goldstar Energy Group
2000 Joshua Road Lafayette Hill PA 19444 (610) 260-1103 dan.magee@presbysinspiredlife.org www.presbysinspiredlife.org
Presby’s Inspired Life is a faith-based, Delaware Valley provider of continuing care and affordable housing for seniors. Nursing care and memory support programs.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING CUSTOM SERVICES Precision Systems, Inc. 453 Easton Road Horsham PA 19044 (215) 672-1860 info@psi-software.com www.psi-software.com
PSI designs, develops and tests firmware and software for critical systems. We have an outstanding in-house staff and over 30 years of experience completing medical device, industrial and military projects on time, on target and on budget.
CONSTRUCTION – NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDING P.C. Construction & Management, Inc.
505 W. Kings Highway Mount Ephraim NJ 08059 (856) 933-7899..................... fax (856) 933-0003
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506 Carnegie Center, Suite 300 Princeton NJ 08540 (609) 524-1200 www.calipercorp.com
For over 50 years, Caliper has helped businesses with hiring and leadership development. We have worked with over 28,000 companies to develop the people they need to succeed.
Korn Ferry
1835 Market Street, Suite 2000 Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 496-6666............................ (215) 568-9911
Networks For Training & Development, Inc.
P.O. Box 206 Valley Forge PA 19481 (610) 935-6624......................fax (610) 935-6497 dorisk@networksfortraining.org
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUS Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
1000 First Avenue, Suite 101 King of Prussia PA 19406 (610) 834-1550.......................fax (610) 834-0202
COURIERS Rapid Delivery
1933 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 496-9600......................fax (215) 496-0368 bmw@rapidsameday.com
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
United Negro College Fund Belmont Building 211 N. 13th Street, Suite 301 Philadelphia PA 19107 (215) 925-9044 greg.lyles@uncf.org www.uncf.org
UNCF is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, serving as a national advocate for the importance of education from preschool to and through college.
HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Torcon, Inc.
Caliper Presby’s Inspired Life
GRANTMAKING & GIVING SERVICES, DISEASE RESEARCH & FUNDRAISING
5429 Harding Highway, Building 500 Mays Landing NJ 08330 (609) 837-8015
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS / BANKS
Customers Bank
1015 Penn Avenue, Suite 103 Wyomissing PA 19610 (484) 334-4224 www.customersbank.com
Customers Bank is a SBA preferred lender offering a wide array of deposit products, business loans options, Business Concierge Banking™ and cash management services.
Merrill Lynch
1650 Market Street, 29th Floor Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 587-4703 Julie.Terrana@ML.com www.fa.ml.com/julie.terrana
Contact: Julie Terrana Julie’s practice focuses on service corporate executives, business owners, those transitioning into a new career or retirement, and their families. Julie is committed to building a strong, lasting relationship with her clients by delivering goaloriented results and exceptional client service.
FOOD MANUFACTURING – OTHER Herr Foods, Inc.
20 Herr Drive P.O. Box 300 Nottingham PA 19362 (800) 344-3777......................fax (610) 932-8007
The Ellison Nursing Group, Inc
500 Office Center Drive, Suite 400 Fort Washington PA 19034.......... (267) 513-1995 www.ellisonnursinggroup.com
Responsible for providing outstanding in-home care, comfort and compassion to the Special Needs community. Our services range from registered nursing services to housekeeping services provided to your loved one right in the comfort of your home, as well as in your community.
HOSPITALS – GENERAL MEDICINE & SURGICAL
Penn Medicine (800) 789-7366 PennMedicine.org
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Pennsylvania Hospital Chester County Hospital
HOSPITALS – PSYCHIATRIC & SUBSTANCE ABUSE Livengrin Foundation, Inc. 4833 Hulmeville Road Bensalem PA 19020 (215) 638-5200 www.livengrin.org
Livengrin Foundation is a private, non-profit substance abuse treatment center with over 48 years of experience providing confidential, quality detoxification; dual diagnosis; and residential rehabilitation treatment services, including discreet programs for both healthcare professionals and first responders, along with a full array of outpatient services.
HOSPITALS – SPECIALTY The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 34th & Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia PA 19104 (267) 426-6480 grollman@email.chop.edu www.chop.edu
CHOP is a world leader in patient care, research, education and advocacy for children’s health. Facilities include an expansive Main Campus and a 50-location Care Network to serve families throughout the region. chop.edu.
Business Listings INFORMATION SERVICES The Free Library of Philadelphia Rothman Institute
The Latham Hotel
925 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor Philadelphia PA 19107 (267) 339-3500 www.rothmaninstitute.com
135 S. 17th Street Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 563-7474 info@lathamhotel.com www.lathamhotelphiladelphia.com
The Rothman Institute is a full-service orthopaedic practice with 20 convenient locations. Our physicians are experts in their specialty areas, leaders in clinical research and innovators in the development of advanced treatment methods and technologies.
The Latham Philadelphia is a modern boutique property set in the heart of the Rittenhouse area. Walk to dine or shop, and just minutes from Historic Old City Philadelphia. A registered Historic Hotel of America with modern stylistic touches.
1901 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 686-5300 president@freelibrary.org www.freelibrary.org
The Free Library of Philadelphia advances literacy, guides learning and inspires curiosity. We are committed to building an enlightened community devoted to lifelong learning.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
HOTELS & TRAVELER ACCOMMODATION Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel Philadelphia aka Rittenhouse Square 135 S. 18th Street Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 789-4731 JPatcella@stayaka.com www.stayak.com
Specializing in stays of a month or longer, AKA Rittenhouse Square offers distinctive furnished studio, 1- and 2-bedroom, penthouse suites with spacious living rooms, full kitchens and hotel amenities.
220 South 17th Street Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 735-6000 www.radissonbluphiladelphia.com
The Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel: architecturally provocative with iconic designs, the hotel delivers a vibrant, dynamic and genuinely engaging experience in Philadelphia.
SSD Technology Partners 1024 Justison Street Willmington DE 19801 (302) 472-2295 bbrooks@ssdel.com www.ssdel.com
Consulting professionals provide unique IT Solutions to meet every organization’s specific needs. Managed IT Services, Software Development, Security Services or Cloud Computing, our IT experts are driven to provide superior service.
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
10 Avenue of The Arts Philadelphia PA 19102 (215) 523-8000......................fax (215) 568-0942
INSURANCE CARRIERS
CBDI, Inc. Four Seasons Hotel
The Windsor Suites
One Logan Square Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 963-1500 www.fourseasons.com
1700 Ben Franklin Parkway Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 981-8921 www.thewindsorsuites.com
Four Seasons Philadelphia delivers a premier experience in a dynamic, historic city. Whether exploring celebrated landmarks or conducting business, your time will be enriched by our warm and personalized care.
Conveniently located, offering spacious studio and one-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and complimentary Wi-Fi. Two restaurants, a fitness center and seasonal rooftop pool provide on-site convenience and relaxation.
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
4630 Island Avenue Philadelphia PA 19153 (215) 492-1611....................... fax (215) 492-1665
INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY SERVICES Gaudenzia, Inc.
106 W. Main Street Norristown PA 19401 (610) 239-9600...................... fax (610) 270-9196
INDUSTRIAL GAS MANUFACTURING Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing 201 S. Columbus Boulevard Philadelphia PA 19106 (215) 928-1234 www.pennslanding.hyatt.com
The only waterfront hotel in Downtown Philadelphia, The Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing offers you direct access to the Historic District, Society Hilll and Old City Neighborhoods, and the best views in the city.
3000 Atrium Way, Suite 300 Mount Laurel NJ 08054 (856) 727-9656 info@cbdi-inc.com www.cbdi-inc.com
CBDI provides Health, Life and Disability Insurance along with cutting-edge Benefit Administration Technology to individuals and businesses throughout the Delaware Valley. Call us today for more information!
Lamb Financial Group
1100 E. Hector Street, Suite 470 Conshohocken PA 19428 (610) 941-0009 www.lambfinancialgroup.com
At Lamb Financial Group, we provide “service that makes every client feel like our only client!” Our knowledge and expertise in the nonprofit and social services industry and our relationship with trusted insurers provides the Lamb client with unique support for the needs of their organization.
Airgas
Lincoln Heritage
850 Cassatt Road, Suite 110 Berwyn PA 19312 (855) 625-5285 www.airgas.com
Dan Steinhaus Regional Agency Manager (267) 428-7891 Pennsylvania & Delaware
Airgas is the largest U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases; welding goods; and safety and related products, with nearly 1,100 locations nationwide. For more information, visit our website at www.airgas.com.
NOW HIRING. Est. in 1963. #1 Final Expense Co. in the Nation. Provides funeral funding and planning to the senior market. 1,000’s of clients already interested! TV and direct mail lead program. Management available! Daily pay! Health Benefits! APPLY www.TeamSteinhaus.TmilesGroup.com.
INVESTIGATION, SECURITY SERVICES, ALARMS (INCLUDING FIRE)
AlliedBarton Security Services 1760 Market Street, 14th Floor Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 399-3960
AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained responsive security personnel, is the most honored security officer services company. For more information call 215.399.3960 or visit AlliedBarton.com/Philadelphia.
JEWELRY, LUGGAGE & LEATHER GOODS STORES Landsberg and Sons
740 Sansom Street, Suite 305 Philadelphia PA 19106 (215) 925-9787......................fax (215) 922-3983 landsbergf@aol.com
LEGAL SERVICES
Archer & Greiner
One Liberty Place 1650 Market Street, 32nd Floor Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 963-3300 blovequist@archerlaw.com www.archerlaw.com
Archer & Greiner is a full-service, regional law firm, with more than 175 lawyers in nine offices, serving Fortune 100 clients, small to medium-sized businesses and individuals for over 80 years.
MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES WHOLESALERS Devitt Machinery Co.
4009-G Market Street Aston PA 19014 (610) 494-2900...................... fax (610) 494-7541
MORTGAGE, LENDING, & NONDEPOSITORY CREDIT INTERMEDIATION
Surety Title Company
11-15 North 2nd Street, Suite 101 Philadelphia PA 19106 (267) 886-9501 www.surety-title.com
Surety Abstract Services, LLC, has been a fixture in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey real estate community for nearly 20 years. Our goal is to facilitate the purchase, sale and/or financing of residential and commercial real estate through title insurance and other industry-related services.
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Business Listings NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION
South Jersey Energy Solutions
PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCIES
Delaware Valley Charter High School
1 North White Horse Pike Hammonton NJ 08037.................(856) 505-4604 sjes@sjindustries.com www.sjindustries.com
5201 Old York Road Logan Plaza, Suite A Philadelphia PA 19141 (215) 455-2550 www.dvchs.net
South Jersey Energy Solutions is a longstanding, full-service company. Our specialties include natural gas and power supply, energy system and equipment upgrades, on-site energy generation projects, and wholesale natural gas services.
The mission of DVCHS is to ensure all students develop the critical thinking and social skills necessary to successfully complete a post-secondary education and succeed in a career.
PERSONAL & HOUSEHOLD GOODS REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Pop-A-Lock of Philadelphia
UGI Corporation
P.O. Box 858 Valley Forge PA 19482 (610) 373-7999 x226 walshj@ugicorp.com
UGI EnergyLink markets natural gas, electricity, and liquid fuels to approximately 43,000 commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, and residential customers in nine states as well as the District of Columbia.
13440 Damar Drive, Unit S-17 Philadelphia PA 19116 (267) 398-4484..................... fax (267) 343-8326 billmercer08@gmail.com
PHYSICIANS OFFICES Blake Gastroenterology Assoc., LLC
6827-31 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia PA 19119 (215) 849-4902......................fax (215) 849-4907
OFFICE FURNITURE (INCLUDING FIXTURES) MANUFACTURING
OTHER HEALTH PRACTITIONERS OFFICES
Good Shepherd Penn Partners 1800 Lombard Street Philadelphia PA 19146 (877) 969-7342 www.goodshepherdpennpartners.org
Good Shepherd Penn Partners provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and long-term acute care throughout the region. Good Shepherd Penn Partners manages the Penn Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine, the Specialty Hospital at Rittenhouse, and Penn Therapy & Fitness outpatient sites.
OTHER SCHOOLS & INSTRUCTION
1201 N. Market Street, Suite 400 Wilmington DE 19801 (302) 428-0712 info@mcconnellco.com www.mcconnellco.com
Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy specializes in media relations and issue advocacy. We help frame issues the right way, craft the right messages, reach the right audiences and meet the right goals. Your vision becomes our vision.
Wilmington DE: McConnell Johnson Real Estate provides high-end office space for lease to international, national and local Law, Trust, Finance, and IT firms. We provide personalized and immediate service via our on-site property management team.
REAL ESTATE – LESSORS OF Seymore Rubin Associates 430 N. 4th Street Philadelphia PA 19123 (215) 923-3456 ron@srubin.com
We strive to keep our inventory fully leased by providing well-maintained space at reasonable prices and exceptional values. We provide quality office, retail, industrial and warehouse space for startup and established businesses.
REAL ESTATE, OFFICES OF AGENTS & BROKERS
Conlin’s Digital Print & Copy Center 1011 W. 8th Avenue King of Prussia PA 19406 (610) 337-4460 bconlin@conlinscopy.com www.conlinscopy.com
Family owned and operated since 1980, Conlin’s provides digital print, large format and mail/fulfillment services using the latest technology. We have 51 employees spread over 3 locations. FSC & ISO certified for superior quality, service and environmental awareness.
Edmunds Direct Mail, Inc.
301 Tilton Road Northfield NJ 08234 (609) 677-8200......................fax (609) 677-9550
PROFESSIONAL & COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT Economy Restaurant & Bar Supply Inc.
Communities In Schools of Philadelphia Rodin Place 2000 Hamilton Street, Suite 201 Philadelphia PA 19130 (267) 386-4600 amitchell@cisphl.org
Communities In Schools of Philadelphia, a nonprofit organization, surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school, prepare for college and a career, and achieve in life.
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust 200 S. Broad Street, 3rd Floor Philadelphia PA 19102 (215) 875-0700 preitleasing@preit.com
Shop our great properties in the region, including Cherry Hill Mall, Willow Grove Park, Plymouth Meeting Mall, Moorestown Mall, Exton Square Mall, The Gallery at Market East, Voorhees Town Center and Springfield Mall!
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS Binswanger
69-71 North Second Street Philadelphia PA 19107 (215) 627-3258 roziepop@aol.com
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1525 Locust Street, 6th Floor Philadelphia PA 19102 (215) 735-6760......................fax (215) 735-6758 cynthia@ceislermedia.com
PRINTING & RELATED SUPPORT ACTIVITIES
COFCO Office Furnishings 2200 N. American Street Philadelphia PA 19133 (215) 291-4648 robinq@cofcogroup.com www.cofcogroup.com
Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy
McConnell Johnson Real Estate, LLC
Two Logan Square Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 448-6000....................... fax 215-448-6238 info@binswanger.com www.binswanger.com
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, Binswanger is an international real estate organization providing a complete range of services to clients through offices around the world.
Colliers International
1801 Market Street, Suite 550 Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 925-4600 www.colliers.com/Philadelphia
Colliers International is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with over 15,800 professionals in 485 offices in 63 countries. Headquartered in Philadelphia since 1920, we have six offices in PA, NJ and DE.
REAL ESTATE – RELATED ACTIVITIES Levittown, LP
580 White Plains Road Tarrytown NY 10591 (914) 631-3131 www.dlcmgmt.com
Levittown Town Center is a 5-year-old shopping center located at the corner of Route 13 and Levittown Parkway. This 468,675-square-foot regional shopping center is anchored by Walmart Supercenter, Ross Dress for Less, Home Depot and Famous Footwear, along with other national retailers. 1,200 square feet – 8,000 square feet currently available! Call for details.
Christian Stronghold Church
4701 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia PA 19131 (215) 877-1530....................... fax (215) 878-7470
White Rock Baptist Church
5240 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19139 (215) 474-1738....................... fax (215) 474-3332
REMEDIATION & OTHER WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Servpro of Tacony/ Mayfair/Lawndale 121 Pennsylvania Avenue P.O. Box 250 Avondale PA 19311 (610) 268-8620 www.servpro.com
Specializing in Fire and Water Mitigation, Mold remediation for commercial and residential. We also offer carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, duct cleaning, virtually any type of cleaning for your home or business. Faster to ANY size disaster.
RESTAURANTS – FULL-SERVICE Buddakan
325 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19106 (215) 574-9440...................... fax (215) 574-8994
Business Listings SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
1901 JFK Boulevard Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 531-5838 www.chimasteakhouse.com Fatima Peters, Sales and Events Manager
Located in the Center City, 20th & JFK, a few blocks from 30th Street Station. Chima offers the best Rodizio in town. Enjoy full rodizio served by authentic Gauchos or cocktails and appetizers in our chic bar lounge.
SCHOOLS – ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY
WATER TRANSPORTATION – INLAND USTA Middle States
Movable Type / Six Apart 2112 Yardley Road Morrisville PA 19067 (215) 321-3260 rminton@sixapart.com www.movabletype.com www.sixapart.com
Movable Type is Six Apart’s flagship blog software product, launched in 2001. Today, this robust social publishing platform powers some of the websites and blogs of the world’s largest media companies and Fortune 100 businesses, small and medium-sized businesses, and power bloggers.
1288 Valley Forge Road, Suite 74 Valley Forge PA 19482 (610) 935-5000 servingtennis@ms.usta.com www.playtenniswithus.com
Tennis Anyone? Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, USTA Middle States has a program for you. Contact us today to find a court, tournament, clinic, adult league, junior program and much more!
SUGAR & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT MANUFACTURING
Maritime Exchange For The Delaware River & Bay 240 Cherry Street Philadelphia PA 19106 (215) 925-2615 bford@maritimedelriv.com www.maritimedelriv.com
The Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay represents tri-state regional port and related businesses, works closely with governmental agencies and elected officials to promote commerce along the Delaware River and Bay, and operates a comprehensive 24/7 electronic ship and cargo information automation network.
SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTORS The City School
860 N. 24th Street Philadelphia PA 19130 (215) 769-5363 kwieder@cityschool.org www.cityschool.org
The City School is a K-12 Christian school committed to Jesus, shalom, the city, excellence and accessibility. We train students’ minds, disciple their hearts and bring light to the city — one child at a time. We have a 100% college acceptance rate.
SERVICES TO BUILDINGS & DWELLINGS
Asher’s Chocolates Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc. 2052 Lucon Road P.O. Box 196 Skippack PA 19474 (610) 584-8500 www.hkgroup.com
We provide construction materials — crushed stone, asphalt, concrete and more; full-service site contracting — excavation, utilities, paving, segmental retaining walls and more; demolition; natural stone and manufactured landscape materials; recycling and clean fill facilities; and emergency response.
80 Wambold Road Souderton PA 18964 (800) 223-4420 info@ashers.com www.ashers.com
Asher’s Chocolates is one of the oldest candy manufacturers in the U.S. Producing over 7 million pounds annually, selling in the U.S., throughout Canada, Puerto Rico, Caribbean and select overseas markets. We also have the largest line of sugar free.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SPECIALTY FOOD STORES Comstar Technologies
Allergy Technologies LLC 124 S. Maple Street, Suite 240 Ambler PA 19002 (215) 654-0880 info@allergytechnologies.com www.allergytechnologies.com
Allergy Technologies LLC manufactures ActiveGuard Mattress Liners, which control and prevent bed bugs and dust mites for up to two years. ActiveGuard kills bed bugs generally within 72 hours.
SHOE STORES Allen Edmonds
1736 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103 (215) 988-1795 philadelphia@allenedmonds.com
SHREDDING SERVICES Wiggins Shredding
1301 West Chester Pike West Chester PA 19382 (610) 692-8327......................fax (610) 692-8329 egardner@wigginsshredding.com
Pennsylvania General Store Reading Terminal Market 12th & Arch Streets Philadelphia PA 19107 (800) 545-4891 michael@pageneralstore.com www.pageneralstore.com
Give a taste of Philly’s favorite treats with a gift package from the Pennsylvania General Store. We sell Pennsylvania-made foods and crafts at Reading Terminal Market and online.
SPECTATOR SPORTS
1155 Phoenixville Pike, Suite 101 West Chester PA 19380 (610) 692-4021 www.comstar-usa.com
Comstar Technologies of West Chester, PA, installs and services all business technology, including “cloud-based” telecom solutions, traditional phone systems, network cabling, security monitoring systems, IT solutions, etc.... Comstar Technologies is a proven industry leader.
Eagle Wireless Communications a Verizon Network Fleet Platinum Partner (210) 866-6073
Philadelphia 76ers 3601 S. Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19148 (215) 952-7324 www.sixers.com
Philadelphia 76ers’ home games are the ideal complement to any event, group outing or leisure activity in the city of Philadelphia.
Eagle Wireless is a professional service organization specializing in Fleet Management, Wireless Teleco, and the management of today’s mobile workforce. Featuring Networkfleet (a Verizon Company).
TRANSPORTATION – FREIGHT ARRANGEMENT Outer Seaways, Inc.
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1708-A Philadelphia PA 19107 (215) 732-0609 sales@outerseaways.com www.outerseaways.com
Outer Seaways is a steamship line and logistics company specializing in all aspects of ocean exporting. We provide personalized, professional customer service and offer smart logistics solutions at a competitive price.
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