Talk:Philadelphia

message: I made extensive changes to the size and positioning of numerous images. Most thumbs were oversized (upright=1.1) for no apparent reason. I think an 1800px wide image panorama is excessive (I reduced to 1600px). I have a 1080x1920 resolution monitor which would not display the entire image. There probably is too many images in the article but I do not think I could get a consensus about which ones to eliminate. Personally, I like most of the images. Unfortunately, they get in the way. That is why I added a gallery of the historic paintings and engravings. I think it improved the section greatly. Also, the business of being a "Featured" article. An assessment from 2006 is of no use. There are plenty of references (200+ may be too many) nor did not notice too many lists. The "Presidential Elections Results" table should go. P.S. I hope the changes I made did not require approval through this forum. I do not think I changed the content of the article, only the presentation which I agree is important.User-duck (talk) 23:00, 3 October 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: Hi User-duck, is there a decent (recent) panoramic nighttime skyline image that can be placed in the Cityscape section, perhaps to replace the second image? Best, Castncoot (talk) 02:24, 16 October 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: Sorry User-duck, may I just ping you just once more about this? I wasn't sure if you had seen this. Best, Castncoot (talk) 22:06, 20 October 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: Castncoot, not a problem. I saw your query. I just lost a long answer on this flakey site and am now upset. Short form, I did not find a suitable image on Wikimedia and I will happily work with you to add an existing image to the article.User-duck (talk) 17:52, 21 October 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: Unfortunately User-duck, photos are not my forte! Any chance you would be able to upload a decent and recent nighttime skyline image onto Commons? Best, Castncoot (talk) 04:32, 22 October 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: Castncoot, I too am not a photographer and I have never been to Philadelphia. I am just a Wikipedian with a touch of OCD, trying to improve articles. The original problem was probably bullets running into images. Also, there are way too many images that are distracting and create a very long article that requires too much scrolling. Does a picture of a police car really add to the article? The traffic picture is an interesting addition thou. Maybe there is some quality nighttime photos.User-duck (talk) 20:33, 22 October 2017 (UTC)

text: Thanks for the work on layout, User-duck. Three large panoramas may seem like too much, but many city articles have 3 panos, such as NYC, Boston, Chicago, and Houston. An extra large gallery of 20 additional images is excessive when you consider that none of the other large cities have trailing galleries at all. Instead, they sometimes use small section galleries (like you did here) and composites of several images in 1 thumbnail. Boston, Houston and Washington are featured articles and seem to have done a good job spreading out most of their images, reducing text sandwiching which is the biggest concern here. Re: Castncoot's request - there are some nighttime skylines in Commons though many are old (10+ years old) and lower quality, or fanciful HDR. There is currently only 1 really sharp, really high-res twilight image from 2016 that could be used instead of the current daytime view from the same location (the 3rd panorama). I just uploaded a very recent night skyline, from last weekend, taken at the same viewpoint as the current 2nd panorama. Brian W. Schaller (talk) 04:21, 27 October 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: Brian W. Schaller Thanks for uploading the new picture. I cropped it for a panorama and added it to the article. The skyline has changed significantly in 8 years, nice contrast. I really like the twilight image but one night image is enough and I do not want to replace a "quality image". Like I said, personally I like the images. I have never been to Philly and they add a lot to the article. No editor likes to remove an image that somebody else thought was important enough to add. Castncoot, I hope you like the new panorama.User-duck (talk) 09:02, 27 October 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: Absolutely, I believe that the new arrangement is excellent, thank you both for your hard work on this! Castncoot (talk) 21:44, 27 October 2017 (UTC)

text: Although, now that I think about it, do we really need the second image any longer? I believe not. It is now redundant and outdated and no longer notable or pertinent, being without any particular historical significance, and superseded by the newly updated nighttime pano. I am going to remove it at this point, as it no longer serves a constructive purpose, and is excessive as a fourth pano. Castncoot (talk) 21:59, 27 October 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: I liked the skyline comparison, BUT that is probably best done with a couple of daytime thumbs. I have NO issue with removing the panorama.User-duck (talk) 17:39, 30 October 2017 (UTC)
thread_title:  Images 

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message: Is there a reason this article needs attention? If so, tell me about it. If not, I will remove the tag next Sunday.--Dthomsen8 (talk) 19:28, 10 December 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: Maybe it's the request (by "Lionsdude148" at the top of this page) for an audio version, which is claimed to be "important." ;) I've been doing a lot of copy editing and updating figures lately, along with image adjustments, but this article still needs a lot of work, especially in the latter half as there's many "cite needed" tags down there. Brian W. Schaller (talk) 11:45, 11 December 2017 (UTC)
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message: In the Christian Bible, there is the mention of a town called by its Greek name "Philadelphia," famed in Christianity for being one of the first Seven Churches. It is established that Philadelphia's founders were concerned with Quaker scripture and doctrine, and thus its natural to infer that their choice of the name "Philadelphia" came from the Bible. So then we look for evidence where this is declared, but we also frown on those who say its unnatural to infer this, unless there is literal specific record, which could be missing for one reason or another, such as in jousts the Free World has with the aristocratic group. -Inowen (NLFTE) 05:54, 27 May 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: It may be "natural to infer" something. It is, however, against policy to imply something not directly supported by a reliable source. Please see WP:SYN for more info. - SummerPhDv2.0 20:00, 5 June 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Etymology of Philadelphia 

message: :@Brian W. Schaller: Thank you for replacing the word "prevent" with "minimize" regarding homeowner displacement by the rapid pace of gentrification in the city. Because this is such a fundamental issue to the evolving identity of the city itself, I do believe it belongs in the lede, and then of course gets described more in detail in the appropriate section of the body, which is the ideal concept for lede statements anyway, coincidentally and fortunately. Best, Castncoot (talk) 13:58, 13 June 2018 (UTC)
thread_title: Gentrification

message: Does anybody living near "Museum of the American Revolution" take a shot to the "George Washington's personal flag", and load-it on Commons?
(see :commons:Category:George Washington's personal flag )
thank you!
--151.18.173.140 (talk) 20:58, 5 May 2019 (UTC)
thread_title:  ot: Photo of "George Washington's personal flag" is needed in Commons 

message: Can you mention how it lost the honor of being the 5th most populous city in July 2016 to Phoenix, AZ? 2600:387:5:807:0:0:0:61 (talk) 20:30, 17 February 2020 (UTC)
replies: text: Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. JTP (talk • contribs) 23:37, 17 February 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 17 February 2020 

message: Under the politics section it says that "Democrats currently hold 14 seats including nine of the ten districts and five at-large seats, while Republicans hold two at-large seats and the Northeast-based Tenth District. ". This information is outdated and needs updated to account for the results of the 2019 elections in which republicans lost one at large seat to the working families party. It should be changed to "Democrats currently hold 14 seats including nine of the ten districts and five at-large seats, Republicans hold 2 seats including one at-large seat and the Northeast-based Tenth District, and the Working Families Party hold one at-large seat." Jdoebler (talk) 05:22, 15 March 2021 (UTC)
replies: text: . ◢  Ganbaruby!  (Say hi!) 06:31, 15 March 2021 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 15 March 2021 

message: 98.114.254.117 (talk) 03:17, 9 May 2021 (UTC)
replies: text: Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Run n Fly (talk) 15:57, 9 May 2021 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 9 May 2021 

message: The line "This official status lasted until the English capture of New Netherland" is cited on the History of Philadelphia article, but here a citation is needed. The citation from the history article can be used on the main article. 172.8.210.218 (talk) 14:39, 19 July 2021 (UTC)
replies: text: Done. LakeCityCle (talk) 22:30, 25 July 2021 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 19 July 2021 

message: With the release of the 2020 census data, the population of the City of Philadelphia should be updated.  As of April 1, 2020, the population of the City of Philadelphia was 1,603,797.
Other census data suggests that demographics likewise need to be updated.  Information can be found here:  https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/philadelphiacountypennsylvania 98.225.156.108 (talk) 21:12, 12 August 2021 (UTC)
replies: text: I've updated the population to 1,603,797 per the source. I have not reviewed the other demographic data. I may take a peak at this later when I'm more available presuming another editor does not finish and/or close this request. Thank you! ––Sirdog9002 (talk) 21:29, 12 August 2021 (UTC)
replies: text:  Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Melmann 21:56, 12 August 2021 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 12 August 2021 

message: The Parks section is very short and just mentions Fairmount Park; it isn't particularly notable enough to be its own section. Thoughts on moving it to a subsection of Geography -- similar to what New York City does? It would seem to fit nicely there alongside the description of the city planning and five parks/squares, etc. Another option is a subsection of Culture? Cstanford.math (talk) 16:46, 27 September 2021 (UTC)
replies: text: In the absence of discussion, I went ahead and did this change. If you object, please post here. Cstanford.math (talk) 04:02, 14 October 2021 (UTC)
thread_title:  move Parks to a subsection? 

message: The text "Northeast magalopolis" needs to be corrected to "Northeast megalopolis". The link is fine. Although this could be a typo, I suspect it's the result of vandalism. VaporTraces (talk) 17:53, 7 July 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: Fixed it. Thank you for pointing it out. AlexiusHoratius 20:19, 7 July 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Spelling - First sentence - 07/07/2022 

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message: The Unions aren't based in the city and aren't that popular in it especially by comparison, which should be noted and reflected in how prominent they are indicated. Wennyd (talk) 16:13, 26 August 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Give only the big 4 special notice in the sports 

message: Can’t seem to revert bc seems to be semi-protected but this edit needs to go, no one calls it “Cobble City” and this does not belong. Dhueishsgehe (talk) 13:09, 12 September 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  “Cobble City” 

message: The formatting of this is wrong, but I’m not sure how to correct it. MapReader (talk) 00:25, 3 October 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  File reference in Revolution section 

message: The first sentence of this article is missing a conjunction between the second and final elements in its list. It should read “Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., and the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City.” It currently reads “Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City.” 73.193.140.234 (talk) 00:05, 15 December 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  First Sentence 

message: The map in this article has no Pennsylvania-Maryland border- that ought to be fixed. BigCheddah (talk) 12:24, 21 December 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Map 

message: The image gallery has six images with eight descriptions.  I think I could bring them into alignment, one way or the other, but I don't know Philadelphia well enough to be confident.  It appears that this edit by TheLionHasSeen changed the gallery but not the caption. JamesMLane t c 06:16, 28 December 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Image gallery is messed up 

message: the following wording in 18th centurey history needs to be corrected:  "The state capital was moved from Philadelphia to Lancaster in 1799, then to Harrisburg in 1812, and ultimately to Washington, D.C., in 1800 upon completion of the White House and U.S. Capitol buildings." Rta10313 (talk) 19:18, 30 December 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: Fixed. Thanks for pointing that out! TartarTorte 16:37, 31 December 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Wording in 18th century history 

message: Do we really need the picture of the Naked Bike Ride? I'm not against the event being mentioned, but having the image seems a little much. Is there a consensus among the editors approving that this image is not shocking or explicit? 2601:640:8A00:1A0:951F:2DAA:7A86:B648 (talk) 03:19, 3 April 2023 (UTC)
replies: text: Removed from here and also from List of tourist attractions in Philadelphia after the issue was raised on WT:BIL by . Seems purely WP:GRATUITOUS; yes "Wikipedia is not censored", but that just means if you start searching for articles with words like "naked bike ride" in the title, you should not be surprised to find pictures of naked people on bicycles. The image doesn't belong here, though it can still be found on other, more relevant pages. Suffusion of Yellow (talk) 21:29, 22 May 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Naked Bike Ride Image 

message: This article is incorrect when it claims that the Articles of Confederation were adopted in Philadelphia. At the time of their adoption, Philadelphia was occupied by the British. Because of this, the Articles of Confederation were adopted in the Continental Congress's temporary capital of York, Pennsylvania. Please edit to correct this. Machoooooooooo (talk) 07:28, 8 January 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  The Articles of Confederation were not adopted in Philadelphia. 

message: I believe it should be added to the cuisine section that Philadelphia is also home to multiple James Beard Most Outstanding Restaurant Awards in Zahav Italic texthttps://www.cnn.com/2019/05/07/us/james-beard-winners-2019-trnd/index.html & Friday Saturday Sunday Italic texthttps://www.inquirer.com/food/restaurants/philadelphia-restaurants-james-beard-awards-kalaya-fork-friday-saturday-sunday-20230605.html. The city is more than hoagies and cheesesteaks and that should be noted. Chrismaurer12345 (talk) 18:48, 21 May 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 21 May 2024