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Living In Philadelphia, PA

The city of Philadelphia is the fifth most populated city in the United States. The largest city in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia also acts as the commercial, cultural and educational heart of the Delaware Valley. One of America’s oldest and most historically influential cities, Philadelphia has collected numerous nicknames over the decades: Philly, The City of Brotherly Love, The Birthplace of America, Cradle of Liberty, Quaker City, The City of Neighborhoods and The Illadelph.

(215) 632-1500

1455 Franklin Mills Cir
Philadelphia, PA 19195 Directions Website

Designed in the shape of a thunderbolt, the Philadelphia Mills Mall commemorates Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite-and-key experiment. Celebrate one of the nation’s Founding Fathers as you enjoy shopping at some of the best names in manufacturers and retail outlet stores. This patriotically themed mall features stores such as Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Forever 21 and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, as well as several restaurants and a movie theater.

Progress Plaza Shopping Center

(215) 232-7070

1501 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19122 Directions Website

When you shop at the Progress Plaza Shopping Center, you are supporting the country’s oldest African-American owned and developed shopping center. Since opening in 1968, Progress Plaza has been a symbol of pride in North Philly. Currently undergoing renovation, the plaza features nine major stores and two banks, and will soon expand to include a 42,000-square-foot Fresh Grocer.

Reading Terminal Market

(215) 922-2317

51 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107 Directions Website

Located in the Reading Terminal’s former train shed, the Reading Terminal Market is the top Farmers’ Market in Philadelphia. Over 100 merchants and vendors fill this enclosed public market every day of the week, selling fresh produce, meat, baked goods, flowers and ice cream as well as other items such as crafts, jewelry, clothing and books.

The Shops At Liberty Place

(215) 851-9055

1625 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103 Directions Website

Look for The Shops at Liberty Place between two towering skyscrapers. Channeling beauty and grace, the Shops at Liberty Place strive to be one of the finest urban retail centers in the nation. This shopping complex is built around a gorgeous glass-domed atrium and features popular retail favorites like J. Crew, Express, LOFT, Victoria’s Secret and more.