Philadelphia bills itself as a “city of firsts,” with a long list of notable U.S. or colonial America accomplishments that include the first zoo (Philadelphia Zoo, 1874), the first public library (Library Company of Philadelphia, 1731), the first art museum (Pennsylvania Academy of Fine arts, 1805) and first secular university (University of Pennsylvania, 1740).
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Holiday shoppers can browse handmade items, including crafts, cards and prints, as well as gourmet wines and olive oils at the Hyatt Centric Philadelphia hotel's Holiday Makers Market. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m on Sunday, Dec. 4. Shoppers can enjoy complimentary hot cocoa from Patchwork. Boozy hot chocolate is available for an additional fee.