Portal:Philadelphia/Selected anniversaries/June

• June 1, 1829 - The Pennsylvania Inquirer, now called The Philadelphia Inquirer, is founded by John R. Walker and John Norvell.
• June 6, 2008 - The Comcast Center, the tallest building in Philadelphia from 2008–2017, is officially opened.
• June 18, 1778 - American Revolutionary War: British soldiers, under General Clinton, evacuate Philadelphia.
• June 23, 1866 - The Chestnut Street Bridge, the second bridge to connect Center City Philadelphia and West Philadelphia, is opened.