Philly: Full Of History -- And Democrats

Facts About Philadelphia, Site Of 2000 Republican National Convention

BUSH'S FINALE IN PHILLY VIDEOBLAST: Lineup And 'Sponsors' SLIDESHOW: Arrests As Bush Sr. Arrives NEWS Bush's Acceptance Speech August 3: Protests Settle Down; Hundreds Still Jailed August 3: Doctors Upgrade Ford's Condition August 3: Bush Nominated; Cheney Vows 'Change' August 2: Bush Arrives Bilingually August 1: Clinton: GOP Deceives July 31: Convention Opens July 30: Counter-Convention Heckles McCain SPEECHES Bush: We Will Lead Cameo By Wrestler 'The Rock' Cheney Promises 'Big Changes' McCain Salutes Bush Powell's Stern Praise INTERACTIVE COLUMN August 3: GOP Wins The Message War August 2: Bush Sr.: An Exclusive Micro-Interview August 1: You Asked, We Answer: Bush's 'Inclusivity' July 31: McCain Loses His Cool July 30: 2nd Amendment; Candidate Vs. Platform YOUR TURN QUIZ: Do You Know 'W.'? SURVEY: Do The Conventions Matter? DISCUSSION: Is GOP Really 'Inclusive'? DISCUSSION: What Election Issues Move You? GAME: Find The GOP Candidates Following It On The Web THE CITY For GOP, Patriotic Symbolism To Spare Philly: Full Of History -- And Democrats A 'Net Tour Of City Sites City Scenes: Download Video PROTESTERS AND POLICE July 27: Protesters Plan Disruptions July 24: Rallies Oppose, Support Police July 21: Police Admit Spying On Activists July 14: Police Beating Televised Live Watch Video Of The Beating THE PARTY Official Convention Web Site See The Convention Hall The GOP's Origins And Connection To Philadelphia Counter-event: Shadow Convention Coverage From Philadelphia Newspapers The Opposition: Coverage Of Democratic Convention

• Population: 1,436,287, nation's fifth largest.
• Area: 135.1 square miles.
• Leading industries: Professional services, retail, manufacturing.
• Workforce: 513,000.
• Unemployment: 5.8 percent (1999).
• Per capita income: $12,091.
• Politics: Mayor John Street is a Democrat in his first term. The city hasn't elected a Republican mayor since 1947.
• Voter registration: Republicans -- 192,604 (19 percent). Democrats -- 738,103 (74 percent). Independent or members of smaller parties -- 607,030 (6 percent).
• Nickname: City of Brotherly Love.
• Taxes: Taxes in Philadelphia generate more than $2.4 billion. Residents pay a real estate tax, levied on the assessed value of property, an occupancy tax, a city wage tax and numerous sales taxes.
• Economy: The regional economy benefits from its central Atlantic Coast location and transportation network. Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical services, publishing and banking flourish. With four medical schools, two dental schools, two pharmacy schools and numerous drug firms and research labs in the area, Philadelphia is a center of the health care industry.

  Further Links:

  • Philadelphia is almost 100 years older than the United States. Click here for the city's history since colonial days
  • History of Pennsylvania industry

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