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Jul 31, 2008 08:30 AM

Anyone in Philadelphia, PA?


Hey! I'm on my first travel assignment in Philadelphia, PA! It's going well so far! I was just wondering if anyone else out there is in Philly? I need to meet some people here! I also need suggestions on where to go and what to do while I'm here. Thanks!


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Old Jul 31, 2008, 09:11 AM

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I grew up there. I lived in Manayunk. My brother still lives in my home and works at Chestnut hill. I graduated from Lankenau hospital.

Hope you enjoy the city. Manayunk has some nice little restraunts along main street. The grape street has a bunch of bands and clubs (if you like that). For art, go to the RODIN across from the Philly art museum. Rodin did the THINKER (it was the head peice of Dantes' Inferno) and the largest collection outside of France. Besure to do the historical stuff.... it's what our nation was founded on. Ben Frankin's grave at Christ Church cemetary (across from the Boruse building), Christ Church is neat. There is a little cemetary outside of PENN hosp on 8th & Spruce call Mitvitch holy Isreali cemetary (I used to mow the grass there as a kid). One of the people buried there helped fiance the revolution, another owned the ship that brought over the Liberty bell.

The Mutter museum has all kind of weird medical things! see that! In the parks thare use to be all kinds of plays. The Shubert theater... Philly Collage of Art has concerts. Years Ago I sang with the Acadamy Boy Choir (no longer around) with the Philly Balet and was Dirrect by Eugin eOrmandy (Philly Orch). See some plays, catch some concerts.

Enjoy my home town.

What hospital are you working at?
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Old Jul 31, 2008, 10:51 AM

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I'm at HUP. Thanks for all the great advice!
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Old Jul 31, 2008, 11:22 AM

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Great hospital. I have an employee that is attending U-Penn this fall at Warton Business. I own a Car wash down here. He was Vald. of our local HS. That's a great area with Drexel, Prysby, HUP.... lot's of college kids!

Some of the local college put on great plays. I use to go to Villanova occassionally for plays with my girlfriend. They all have schedules in playbill. Check that out.

The zoo is alway cool. If you like to walk or hike go to Wisahiccon park up in Roxborough or up Lincholn drive by East Falls. They have nice paths to ride a bike. If you like to fish for trout it's PACKED! Biking along BOAT HOUSE ROW on KELLY DRIVE (named for Jack Kelly Princess Grace Kelly's brother who was president of the US omplymic commette who died while jogging on what was called EAST RIVER DRIVE). Grace Kelly grew up in EAST FALLS. MY family goes back to Philly over 300 years.

Manayunk is Indian (lenipee) for "many came to drink". It's the site of an international bike race like the tour d'France because of it's difficult hills to climb. The girls of Manayuunk were known for their GREAT LEGS!

Betsy Ross's house and Elis Ally. Thomas Jeffersons home. Edger Allen Poes House.... Wow I forget how much was there!

Have a great time traveling... I traveled for 2 years when I was single...20 years ago! It was great.
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Old Aug 01, 2008, 08:30 AM

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Thanks for the great advice! I can't wait to explore the city!
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