Most cities in the United States have a downtown or financial district. We have one in Philadelphia also. We call it Center City. Center City neighborhood is by far the best neighborhood to live in Philadelphia. Within Center City, there are a few popular neighborhoods like Old City, Society Hill, Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square and…
When Did India Gain Its Independence From The British?
India gained it’s independence from United Kingdom at midnight on August 15, 1947. The Indian Independence Act, was an act enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and came into effect on August 15, 1947. This act partitioned “British India” into two independent nations, India and Pakistan. Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India…
Complete Guide To Passport Photos
In order to travel out of the United States of America and enter the borders of any other country you will need a passport with an up to date photograph. The photo will need to be a clear portrait of yourself that meets all the requirements of the US State Department. When you apply for…
Which Is The Best Place To View The Philadelphia Skyline?
Philadelphia’s skyline has changed dramatically in the past 15 years. The city itself is not big in terms of population when compared to Los Angeles or Houston, but it has a skyline that is much more impressive than those cities. In addition Philadelphia also has a vibrant downtown area (known as Center City) that both…
Which Are The Best Universities In Philadelphia?
Philadelphia and the surrounding counties (the suburbs of Philadelphia), make up one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States of America. Tourism, Health Care, Biotechnology, Information Technology and Financial Services are the key sectors for employment. In addition higher education is also a major component of Philadelphia’s economy. Many well known and nationally…
How Much Money Can You Make As A photographer?
Photography is a lucrative and growing industry and with ever increasing access to high quality cameras and equipment it can be one of the best paying careers in the modern world. According to the National Bureau of Labor, in the United States there are nearly 55,000 professional photographers with the average salary being approximately $65,000…
Which Is The Best Bookstore In Philadelphia?
The best bookstore in Philadelphia without question is the Barnes and Noble located in Rittenhouse Square (corner of 18th Street and Walnut Street). During the shutdown, I missed going to a bar, hanging out with my friends and family and also going to the gym and getting a haircut. But one of the things I…
Which Are The Best Photographs of all Time?
Time magazine, founded by Britton Haden and Henry Luce in 1923, was America’s first weekly news magazine and made its name through excellent, hard hitting journalism and amazing photography that managed to consistently capture the zeitgeist of society through the decades. Time still publishes a magazine and although a lot of its work has gone…
Which Is The Best Time to Visit Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in the United States by population. It is a city that is older than the United States of America and a very historic city. The American Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and approved in Philadelphia. Philadelphia is only about an hour away…
Where is the Rocky Steps in Philadelphia?
The “Rocky Steps” are actually the 72 steps leading up to the main entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Rocky Statue is at the bottom of the steps. These steps became very popular because of the movie Rocky starring Sylvester Stallone. Rocky came out in 1976. The movie was made on a budget…