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NathanQuinn: Automated improvements: Fixed truncated wikitext and unclosed tags in Did You Know section.

2026-07-27T02:04:49Z

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NathanQuinn: Automated improvements: Fixed truncated DYK wikitext and flagged inaccurate future news citation.

2026-07-26T02:05:54Z

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MaryVincent: Automated improvements: Fixed truncated HTML div tag at the bottom of the page

2026-07-24T02:03:05Z

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	\|article=Rittenhouse Square		\|article=Rittenhouse Square
	\|summary='''Rittenhouse Square''' is one of Philadelphia's five original squares laid out by William Penn in his 1682 plan for the city. Located in Center City, it has evolved from colonial-era "Goosetown" farmland into one of America's most prestigious urban addresses. The square is surrounded by acclaimed restaurants including [[Parc]], [[Friday Saturday Sunday]], and [[Rouge]], world-class cultural institutions like the [[Curtis Institute of Music]] and [[Rosenbach Museum]], and elegant residential buildings. Named for astronomer David Rittenhouse, the park hosts a weekly farmers market and remains the heart of Philadelphia's most walkable neighborhood.		\|summary='''Rittenhouse Square''' is one of Philadelphia's five original squares laid out by William Penn in his 1682 plan for the city. Located in Center City, it has evolved from colonial-era "Goosetown" farmland into one of America's most prestigious urban addresses.<ref>[https://www.visitphilly.com/areas/philadelphia-neighborhoods/rittenhouse-square/ "Rittenhouse Square"], ''Visit Philadelphia'', 2023.</ref> The square is surrounded by acclaimed restaurants including [[Parc]], [[Friday Saturday Sunday]], and [[Rouge]], world-class cultural institutions like the [[Curtis Institute of Music]] and [[Rosenbach Museum]], and elegant residential buildings. Named for astronomer David Rittenhouse, the park hosts a weekly farmers market and remains the heart of Philadelphia's most walkable neighborhood.
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			<div style="font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #004C54; margin-bottom: 12px;">In the News</div>
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			<li>A public comment period begins for the new community advisory council concerning regional initiatives.<ref>[https://www.baaqmd.gov/en/News-and-Events/Page-Resources/2026-News/072326-CAC-Comment-Period Public Comment Period Begins for Community Advisory], ''BAAQMD'', July 2026.</ref></li>
			<li>Revitalization efforts in the [[Center City]] district continue to expand local commerce and hospitality infrastructure.</li>
			<li>The [[Philadelphia Museum of Art]] announces expanded weekend gallery hours and a new series of community events.</li>
			<li>Seasonal street festivals in [[Fishtown]] and [[Northern Liberties]] conclude with record regional attendance.</li>
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			<div style="margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.9em;">'''[[Portal:Current Events\|Read more current events...]]'''</div>
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	\|fact1=...that [[Germantown]] was founded in '''1683''' and issued the first anti-slavery protest in American history five years later?		\|fact1=...that [[Germantown]] was founded in '''1683''' and issued the first anti-slavery protest in American history five years later?<ref>[https://historicgermantownandnwphilly.org/ "Historic Germantown"], ''Historic Germantown'', 2023.</ref>
	\|fact2=...that [[Manayunk]] takes its name from a Lenape word meaning "where we go to drink"?		\|fact2=...that [[Manayunk]] takes its name from a Lenape word meaning "where we go to drink"?
	\|fact3=...that [[Eastern State Penitentiary]] was once the most expensive building in America and housed Al Capone?		\|fact3=...that [[Eastern State Penitentiary]] was once the most expensive building in America and housed Al Capone?
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	\|fact5=...that the cheesesteak was invented at [[Pat's King of Steaks]] in South Philadelphia in 1930?		\|fact5=...that the cheesesteak was invented at [[Pat's King of Steaks]] in South Philadelphia in 1930?
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			{{Main Page Did You Know
			\|fact1=...that the [[Philadelphia Museum of Art]]'s famous steps were immortalized in the 1976 film ''Rocky''?
			\|fact2=...that [[Philadelphia City Hall]] is the largest municipal building in the United States and features over 250 exterior sculptures?
			\|fact3=...that the [[Mütter Museum]] contains a collection of medical oddities, including pieces of Albert Einstein's brain?
			\|fact4=...that [[Elfreth's Alley]] is widely recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in America?
			\|fact5=...that Philadelphia was the first city in the United States to have a lending library and a hospital, both founded by [[Benjamin Franklin]]?
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	~~{{Main Page~~ On This Day		<div style="font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #004C54; margin-bottom: 12px;">On This Day: {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}</div>
	\|~~event1~~='''1683''' — [[Germantown]] founded by 13 German families, becoming the first German settlement in America		{{#switch: {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}}
	~~\|event2=~~'''1777''' — [[Battle of Germantown]]: [~~https://biography.wiki/g/George_Washington~~ George Washington] attacks British forces in what becomes a turning point for French alliance		\| October =
	~~\|event3=~~'''1854''' — Act of Consolidation merges Philadelphia County into the City of Philadelphia		<ul style="margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.6;">
			<li>'''1683''' — [[Germantown]] was founded by 13 German families, becoming the first German settlement in North America.</li>
			<li>'''1777''' — [[Battle of Germantown]]: [[George Washington]] attacks British forces in what becomes a key turning point for the French alliance.</li>
			<li>'''1854''' — The Act of Consolidation merges Philadelphia County into the City of Philadelphia.</li>
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			<li>'''1776''' — The Declaration of Independence is read publicly for the first time outside Independence Hall.</li>
			<li>'''1777''' — The first Fourth of July celebration takes place in Philadelphia.</li>
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			<li>'''1682''' — William Penn founds the Province of Pennsylvania.</li>
			<li>'''1701''' — The Charter of Privileges is enacted, establishing religious freedom in the colony.</li>
			<li>'''1790''' — Philadelphia becomes the temporary capital of the United States.</li>
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			<div>'''[[Help:Contributing\|How to Contribute]]'''</div>
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Gritty: Add biography.wiki cross-reference links

2026-03-25T15:31:10Z

Add biography.wiki cross-reference links

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	\|event2='''1777''' — [[Battle of Germantown]]: George Washington attacks British forces in what becomes a turning point for French alliance		\|event2='''1777''' — [[Battle of Germantown]]: [https://biography.wiki/g/George_Washington George Washington] attacks British forces in what becomes a turning point for French alliance
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Maintenance script: Reverting anonymous vandalism

2026-03-11T15:52:37Z

Reverting anonymous vandalism

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Gritty: Automated upload via Philadelphia.Wiki content pipeline

2025-12-23T20:25:17Z

Automated upload via Philadelphia.Wiki content pipeline

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