This is our fifth in a series of posts where we explore top neighborhoods, blogs, and bloggers in cities around the U.S. In previous posts we’ve covered Buffalo, San Francisco, St. Louis, and Boston.
This week we investigate Philadelphia, most famous for the Liberty Bell, Fresh Prince and home to our friend, MC Blame the Kid. And for a bit of geeky history: did you know that Philadelphia is where the first ever online transaction took place? Mr. Phil Brandenberger, who lived in Philadelphia, bought a “compact disc” (remember those?) from the Net Market Company, based in Nashua, New Hampshire (via PhillyWired).
Bloggiest Philadelphia Neighborhoods:
Top Philadelphia Blogs:
- Philebrity - a media, nightlife, and gossip blog for discerning livers of life in the Philadelphia area.
- Phillyist – the Philadelphia installment of Gothamist.
- The700Level – two rowdy fans’ sports site in Philly, covering the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, Flyers, and local college teams.
- uwishunu – an insider’s take on Philly music, eating & drinking, shopping, and general local happenings.
- Foobooz - Local dining, drinking, and gossip news.
Up and Coming Blogs in Philadephia (in no particular order)
- Phillies Nation – a site for fanatical Phillies fans to rant and rave about their favorite team.
- roberta fallon and libby rosof’s artblog – a unique blog focusing on art openings, events, and artists in the Philly area.
- Young Philly Politics – a fresh take on local and national politics.
- Farm to Philly – the place to find info about growing, buying and eating locally grown food.
- It’s Our City Blog – part of media a loop including TV and radio, this site fosters civic engagement through sharing of local information, with a focus on politics.
Most Talked About Stories:
- Phillies Make the Playoffs, Round 1
- Sarah Palin Visits the Irish Pub in Philly During Presidential Debate
- Bruce Springsteen Plays a Rally for Obama
- Police Officer Patrick McDonald Shot & Killed by an Early Parolee
- Ongoing Controversy Over Child Neglect Case Within Dept of Human Services
Have your own Philly Top 5? Tell us about it. Leave a note in the comments section.
Bonus points to anyone who can name in which neighborhood Will Smith, err, his Freshness grew up.
Methodology: Our rankings track local buzz by analyzing a mix of variables including: total number of posts, location of posts, links from other sites in the community, and feedback from Outside.in members. Bloggiest Neighborhoods/Top Blogs, past 30 days; Most Talked About Stories, past 7 days.
