PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 1, 2009) – The Historical Society of Pennsylvania has announced that PhilaPlace – an interactive Web site that connects stories to places across time in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods – will officially launch on December 9, 2009. The site, located at www.PhilaPlace.org, weaves stories shared by ordinary people of all backgrounds with historical records to present an interpretive picture that captures the rich history, cultures, and architecture of our neighborhoods – past and present.