Philadelphia, home to so many firsts in U.S. history, has come into its own as a first-class, high-energy metropolitan area for those seeking affordable living, top-notch cultural activities and easy access in and out of the metro area.
William Penn’s original 1683 plan for the city, 1200 acres stretching from the Delaware River on the eastern edge to the Schuylkill River in the west, bisected...