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2000 Features

12/21/00 - Philadelphia Professional Sports Renaissance
Are we all just dreaming or is there a real possibility that Philadelphia's professional teams are on the verge of greatness?

12/15/00 - For Lease: Philadelphia City Hall
As it celebrates its 100th anniversary, City Controller Jonathan Saidel looks at ways to save and revitalize Philadelphia's City Hall.

12/04/00 - Philadelphia in Film
A guide to motion picture production in Philadelphia from 1975 to the present.

11/25/00 - Who Wants to Be a Philadelphia Philanthropist?
Are you truly an expert on Philadelphia?  Have you lived in the area all of your life or just really think you know it well? Do you think you could become a millionaire with your knowledge of the Philadelphia area? Here's a chance to test your knowledge and "pretend" to win a million dollars.

11/17/00 - Holidays in Philadelphia
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is filled with exciting events throughout Philadelphia beginning with the Thanksgiving Day Parade and culminating with the Mummers Parade on New Year's Day.

11/10/00 - van Gogh: Face to Face
This exciting exhibit of over 70 paintings and drawings by Dutch master Vincent Van Gogh has arrived at the Philadelphia Art Museum until January 2001.

11/03/00 - Philadelphia A to Z
Our exciting new glossary of information available on this site listed in alphabetical order.

11/01/00 - Philadelphia 76ers Basketball 2000-2001
Can Larry Brown and Allen Iverson co-exist and lead the 76ers to an Atlantic Division Championship in the 2000-2001 season?

10/26/00 - Philadelphia Teachers' Strike
Will a strike by Philadelphia teachers help elect George W. Bush the next President of the United States. It's not out of the question.

10/19/00 - Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation
By serving the leisure traveler to Philadelphia, the GPTMC also serves local business and promotes regional pride.

10/18/00 - Philadelphia Fall Foliage
The Philadelphia area is awash in the yellow, orange and red of fall. We explore some of the best places to appreciate the season and include numerous fall photos.

10/13/00 - Philadelphia Photo Puzzles
The next best thing to visiting Philadelphia is to have some fun playing with some of the great sites of the Greater Philadelphia area. Check out our online jigsaw puzzles.

10/02/00 - Halloween Fun in Philadelphia
There are some unique and fun ways that you can celebrate this special season of ghosts, goblins and witches in the Greater Philadelphia area. 

09/18/00 - Daytrip to New Hope, Bucks County
Each weekend thousands of locals and visitors travel north along PA 32 past Washington Crossing Historic Park to New Hope, Bucks County.

08/28/00 - The Reading Terminal Market
With over 80 vendors, Philadelphia's own downtown farmers' market offers a place to buy fresh fish, meat, poultry and produce along with baked goods, candies and much more. It's also one of the best places in Center City to get a great lunch.

08/27/00 - Philadelphia Eagles Football 2000
Can the Philadelphia Eagles challenge the NFC East and perhaps compete for a wild-card playoff spot in 2000?

08/14/00 - Liberty Bell and Delaware River Photo Gallery
Enjoy our 20 photos of the river boat the Liberty Belle and the sites along the Delaware River Shore.

08/13/00 - Cruisin' Down the River
Philadelphia's own Mississippi-style river boat, the Liberty Belle, makes daily lunch and evening sails on the Delaware River.

08/06/00 - Tax Free Personal Computers in PA
From August 6 -13, 200 and February 18-25, 2001, Pennsylvanians will not be charged sales tax on purchases of computer systems for non-business use.

08/05/00 - Where do we go from here?
Was hosting the Republican National Convention worthwhile? What does it mean for the future of Philadelphia?

07/30/00 - Philadelphia 2000 - Republican National Convention 
Philadelphia may be governed by Democrats but for the week of July 30, the Republican Party and their faithful rule the city.

07/29/00 - PoliticalFest Photo Gallery
42 photos taken at PoliticalFest, the World's Fair of Politics held in Philadelphia. Included are photos of many of the Liberty Bell replicas created by the states as part of the exhibit Liberty Bells: An American Celebration.

07/21/00 - What the Heck is Going On?
Philadelphia is getting lots of bad press on the eve of the Republican Convention - beatings, shootings, protests and strikes dominate the news.

07/17/00 - Philadelphia Hospitals Make the Grade
Ten Philadelphia hospitals have ranked in the top 50 in their fields in the 2000 U.S. News Survey of United States hospital care.

07/10/00 - PoliticalFest 2000
The World's Fair of Politics comes to Philadelphia during the Republican National Convention. Thousands will be flocking to the PA Convention Center for this once-in-a lifetime event.

07/05/00 - Valley Forge National Historical Park
Explore the place where George Washington and the Continental Army spent the winter of 1777-78.

06/30/00 - Do the Chinese hate baseball, or are they just smarter than the mayor?
Philadelphia debates the future of new stadiums for the Phillies and Eagles as the costs for the proposed baseball and football stadiums continue to increase amidst community opposition.

06/23/00 - Sunoco Welcome America! 2000
Philadelphia hosts the nation's largest birthday party with 14 days filled with things to see and do throughout the city.

06/19/00 - Media - Everybody's Hometown
The borough of Media, county seat of Delaware County, is celebrating its 150th anniversary in the year 2000. See how and why this "planned" town came into existence and why it's a great place to explore on a sunny summer afternoon.

06/17/00 - Philadelphia Unconnected
Recent surveys show that the Philadelphia area continues to lag well behind the rest of the nation in terms of both Internet penetration as well as personal computer ownership.

06/12/00 - Philadelphia Welcomes the Nation and the World
Beginning with OpSail 2000™ and the Sunoco Welcome America! celebration and culminating with the Republican National Convention in August, the eyes of the world are on Philadelphia this summer.

06/05/00 - OpSail 2000™ Comes to Philadelphia
Over twenty of the world's tall ships are coming to Philadelphia as part of this seven week armada from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Portland, Maine.

05/22/00 - Planning Your Summer Vacation
We take a look at some of the most popular travel destinations for folks that live in the Greater Philadelphia area.

05/09/00 - Rowing on the Schuylkill
The top college and high school crews gather in May when the Dad Vail and Stotesbury Cup Regattas come to Philadelphia. We look at these big events and also explore everything you always wanted to know about rowing on the Schuylkill River.

05/01/00 - Longwood Gardens
America's foremost horticultural garden is located in the Philadelphia area. Longwood has 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows, a superb conservatory and spectacular illuminated fountains. 

04/30/00 - Longwood Gardens Photo Gallery
Featuring 45 beautiful photographs taken in April at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA.

04/17/00 - The Perfect Philly Cheesesteak
Cheesesteaks are the quintessential Philadelphia food. They're easy to find, but finding the perfect cheesesteak is not so easy.

04/09/00 - Snow in April?
Philadelphia woke up to a blanket of snow just two weeks before Easter Sunday. Read the story and check out some photos of the spring snow.

03/27/00 - Philadelphia for Kids and Families
There are lots of activities and places in the Greater Philadelphia area for kids and their families to spend a few hours or a day.

03/20/00 - "How to..."
Step-by-step travel tips on getting around and having fun, food and other practical information.

03/13/00 - Blessed Katharine Drexel to be Canonized
Philadelphia will have its second saint when ceremonies are held at the Vatican on October 1, 2000.

02/14/00 - Not Ready for Prime Time
With the Republican National Convention in less than six months, how ready is Philadelphia to host the GOP?

01/30/00 - Wings for 14,000 Please
WIP's Wing Bowl 2000 brings 14,000 spectators, 22 contestants and 56 lovely Wingettes to the First Union Center.

01/25/00 - Metro Premier Causes Media Frenzy
The premier edition of Philly's new FREE daily paper threatens traditional print media.

01/24/00 - Battleship USS New Jersey Comes Home
The USS New Jersey will be permanently berthed in Camden as part of the regions major waterfront redevelopment.

01/23/00 - Election 2000
Your guide to the 2000 election in the Greater Philadelphia area. Links to candidate websites, voter information and details of the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia.

01/17/00 - Five-Stars No More
Mobile Removes a Star from Le Bec-Fin but several other Philadelphia restaurants have gained a star and are now four-star establishments. Find out who gained and who lost. 

01/03/00 - 2000 Mummers Parade
Find out who won and who lost and check out our huge Mummers Photo Gallery.

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