With a city population of over 1.4 million, and 5.8 million making up the metropolitan area, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the largest city in the state and the fifth largest in the country. The city was once the capital of the original thirteen colonies, and was a cornerstone city in the start of the American Revolution and the coming of American Independence. Philadelphia's influence has not lost much ground since this time. Today, it is seen as a leader in education, commercial business and is one of America's cultural centers.

ZipPhiladelphia.com seeks to bring together any information that residents and visitors might want to know about this amazing city. From descriptions of its fine architecture and diverse neighborhoods to all of the latest events and festivals happening throughout the city, it seems that every day offers a new reason to make this former capital home. Whether you're a new resident looking for the best place to get a cheesesteak, or you are reentering the job market, this is the place to start your search.

For those looking for business opportunities, Philadelphia is home to several Fortune 500 level companies. These include Comcast, CIGNA Insurance, Lincoln Financial Group, Sunoco, Aramark and Crown Holdings Incorporated, among several others. The city is also a huge hub for students of law, with six schools, including the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and Rutgers, housing their law divisions within the city. Philadelphia is also the home of the headquarters of the American Law Institute.

As the site of the first hospital in British North American with Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia remains today a leader in healthcare. Pennsylvania Hospital also contains America's first medical school. Now there are four other medical schools in the city, and Philadelphia is also in the history books as having the first pediatric hospital in the country. The pharmaceuticals industry also has several major players in town. GlaxoSmithKline, Wyeth, GE Healthcare and Johnson and Johnson are just some of the companies that have local offices.

Tourism is also big business in Philadelphia. It's not surprising that millions of history buffs flock to the city every year to experience some of the country's greater moments. The city currently sits as the eleventh most visited in the whole nation. As home to an MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL team, the Rodin Museum and the Philadelphia Sketch Club, there are few who could not find their place within this city, whether it's just for a visit or to stay.