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Walk into this Philadelphia fixture and you'll quickly understand why three generations have built their reputation here since 1920. The Richman family started with a simple belief: families deserve both exceptional pieces and the kind of attentive care you'd get from someone who actually knows your name. That founding vision stuck around through Alan Richman's decades running the shop, where he earned the nickname "Uncle Alan" by genuinely connecting with customers through memorable, personal touches. Today the store carries forward that same warmth—the kind that feels especially welcoming during winter months when you're furnishing a nursery or teenager's room and need guidance from people who treat your project like it matters. You'll find curated selections for young children and teens alongside the unhurried, genuine service that made this place thrive through decades of change. It's the difference between shopping and being taken care of by folks who've been doing this since before most of us were born.

For 200 years, the Academy has connected people to nature. As Philadelphia's natural history museum, we educate visitors of all ages. Our scientists study evolution, biodiversity and ecology, providing information critical to understanding the natural world. These efforts are supported by a collection of 17 million biological specimens and a celebrated natural-history library. <br> Our programs depend on the generous support of our family of members and donors. We invite you to help us continue making the connection.

Setting A Luxurious New Standard For Philadelphia Hotels... The Rittenhouse Hotel is the most prestigious Philadelphia Pennsylvania hotel address. Consistently recognized not only as the premier choice of five-diamond Philadelphia luxury hotels, The Rittenhouse is also ranked among the world´s finest places to stay.

The Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia Center City is surrounded by Philadelphia's most prominent businesses, hospitals, universities and government offices. The hotel is located just blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Amtrak's 30th Street Station and Philadelphia's historic sites and attractions.

Overlooking Independence National Historic Park and surrounded by Philadelphia’s Society Hill, stands the four-diamond Omni Hotel at Independence Park. This is European-style luxury hotel in downtown Philadelphia offers elegance and style at its best - at its best – all within walking distance of the Liberty Bell, U.S. Mint, Independence Hall and the Benjamin Franklin House. Situated just 10 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport, the Omni Hotel at Independence Park offers the ideal Philadelphia hotel location.

Celebrate Philadelphia's Artistic legacy. The legacy of Philadelphia's art can be seen through Woodmere's Permanent Art Collection, our Art Classes, the Edward M. David Art Research Library, and Woodmere's Art Tours & Excursions. Enjoy Philadelphia, its art, and its artists through Woodmere Art Museum.

The Mennonite Church traces its origins to the Swiss Brethren (Anabaptists) who began in Zurich, Switzerland in 1525 as a movement of the Protestant Reformation. Advocating separation of church and state, freedom of conscience, baptism only for adults who freely subscribe to its tenets, and refusing to participate in violence and warfare, they were severely persecuted, many dying a martyr’s death. They came from the Rhine lands of Europe to participate in William Penn’s “holy experiment”.

In addition to the basic mission of acquiring, preserving and exhibiting its collections, the Museum seeks to foster an appreciation for and understanding of the visual arts. In the spirit of this endeavor, the Museum supports the educational role of the University by presenting exhibitions and programs that are relevant to its entire curriculum and offers a welcoming cultural and educational resource to both campus and regional communities.

The Museum intends to become the world's foremost source of understanding about the history, nature and significance of the world's cultural heritage.<br> The Museum will continue to undertake field and laboratory research to produce significant knowledge about the human past and present. <br> The Museum will develop engaging exhibits, educational programs, and electronic communications about the human condition which provide opportunities to experience authentic cultural materials and contribute meaningful and enjoyable experiences about what it means to be human. <br> The Museum will continue to be an international resource in research, collections, and outreach. The Museum is committed to contributing to the education of the University of Pennsylvania students, to serving the people of the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States, and the world, and to making archaeology and anthropology relevant to global concerns. <br> The Museum will encourage the entrepreneurial efforts of the curators, staff, and other constituencies to enhance the substance and fiscal underpinnings of its vision.

The Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport hotel is located one mile from the Philadelphia International Airport and only minutes from Lincoln Financial Field - home of the Philadelphia Eagles, Wachovia Center/Spectrum - home of the Philadelphia 76ers & Philadelphia Flyers, Citizens Bank Park - home of the Philadelphia Phillies, the Philadelphia Naval Business Center and the Philadelphia Zoo. This full-service upscale all-suite hotel is just a short drive from the University of Pennsylvania - Penn, Downtown Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the National Constitution Center, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Franklin Institute Science Museum.

Since opening our doors in November 2000, we have focused on delivering supurb services complimented by quality, high performing products in a down-to-earth atmosphere that invites visitors to linger - and return with friends and family.