Philadelphia's Le Dîner en Blanc 2017 at Franklin Square. (Photo: Bill Zimmerman for PhillyBite Magazine)

Philadelphia, PA - Franklin Square, initially one of five open-space designed by William Penn as he laid out the city of Philadelphia, in 1682. Initially named North East Public Square, Franklin Square ended up being renamed in 1825 to recognize Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

10 Things You Don't Know About The 2016 DNC Host City, Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA - Philly is the birthplace of America. The city has enough history, art, culture, food, vibrant neighborhoods, parks, and political landmarks to fill web, newspaper, and magazine pages from now until the convention.

Philadelphia Beer History

Philadelphia, PA - It was in Philadelphia taverns that the American Revolution took hold (see City Tavern for proof), and 100 years ago, Philadelphia was known as the most magnificent brewing city in the Western Hemisphere, or the “Cradle of American Libation.” In the mid-19th through the early 20th century, 90 breweries operated in Philadelphia proper, and another 100 operated in its environs. Prohibition in 1920 brought the brewery boom to an end and the decline—and near demise—of virtually all of Philadelphia’s beer producers.