The “City of Brotherly Love,” a direct translation of its name from the Greek language, is one of the ten largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Philadelphia served as the nation’s first capital and cultural center before being replaced in these roles by Washington, D.C., and New York City, respectively. Since the Industrial Revolution, the city has prospered as an important port and manufacturing center. Today, it’s part of an economic corridor of large cities stretching down the East Coast from Boston to Washington, D.C.

Parks abound in Middletown and offer convenient spaces for just about any outdoor activity residents would want. Charles E. Price Memorial Park is a 100-acre space with pavilions, open fields, a separate fenced-in dog park, and even a catch-and-release fishing pond. Silver Lake Park has ball fields, tennis courts, and skateboarding ramps. Middletown even has its own “pocket park,” located on Main Street; this 500-square-foot space is located in a formerly unused alley and contains seating, planters, and artwork.