-Slavery: Not only was colonial Pennsylvania a slave-owning society, but the lives of free blacks in the colony were controlled by law. The restrictions on slaves were mild, by Northern standards, but those on freemen were comparatively strict. The restrictions had begun almost with the colony itself. After 1700, when Pennsylvania is not quite 20 years old, blacks, free or slave, were tried in special courts, without the benefit of a jury.
-Around 1700, four shipyards were established in Philadelphia for building and repairing ocean-going vessels. At this time larger ships were being built because there were more products to trade and more people were finding employment in shipyards. Again, very positive for the Hopewell Family as this shows growth in the Economy and more vessels to ship products.
-Philadelphia had skilled immigrants and developed financial services that helped to conduct a growth of trade. This is definitely positive for the Hopewell family as they should be able to find skilled workers to help in their businesses and if they need to borrow money, a process is in place.
-Educational Sources: The Public Library of Philadelphia housed almost ten thousand volumes of books, available everyday except Sundays. In 1731, Benjamin Franklin founded the Library Company of Philadelphia. This library will be a great resource for the entire Hopewell family.

Family Life/Health: Daily life in Colonial Philadelphia was harsh, especially for the poor and downtrodden, but Philadelphia has systems that helped this matter. There is the House of Employment where the poor were supported and employed in manufactories. They were supervised by guardians and overseers. These overseers can enforce taxes when they deem it necessary.
There was the hospital which housed the insane, sick and wounded. They are treated by great doctors. There are workhouses which at first were used to house prisoners, giving them the opportunity to work while they served their sentence. Later, work-houses served a different purpose, although they functioned the same way. Instead of inmates, it was used for the poor of the city.
The Quakers have their own version of this idea, in the almshouses. Here the Quakers housed their own poor, in buildings for families and single people who fell into a state of decay. There were many religious sects and practices throughout colonial Philadelphia; however, the Quakers, or "Friends of Quakers" were the most prominent. The Quakers, among others, wanted to escape religious persecution and came to the colonies to do that. The Hopewell's may be able to provide work for the poor in the area with new jobs in manufacturing. Also, if the family becomes ill, it appears that good healthcare is in place. This is all very positive.

Which Colony from the Middle Colonies? Pennsylvania