Phila.'s population shrinking, though region's is growing | Philadelphia Inquirer | 07/10/2008

"Continuing a long-running downward trend, Philadelphia lost more residents between 2000 and 2007 than any U.S. city except hurricane-ravaged New Orleans, newly released estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show."

I don't get this one. The "City" of Philadelphia is shrinking. As people get more successful in life, they move to the suburbs. I did(when I was single), my friends did and most of my neighbors from West Philly did it. Those in the "Urban" parts of North Philly actually bettered their lives and moved to the less cramped spaces of Southwest Philadelphia. The Older ones from South and Southwest sold their houses and either move west of Philadelphia or entered assisted living centers. It feels like a good thing! Everyone is moving up! The Cycle is good for once. Philadelphia needs to refresh the city with young fresh college kids willing to stay, have a family and pursue careers locally. If they make the City more appealing, the population will remain constant or increase.