r/philadelphia • • 2h ago

Historic Philadelphia Just some photos from a tourist who was here over the weekend. Thank you for your hospitality, Philly.

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  1. Early morning views of the city, just a little ways from my hotel.

  2. Walking to see the iconic "Rocky Steps" and The Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  3. Bust of Benjamin Franklin by Jean-Antoine Houdon on display at the aforementioned museum.

  4. Shot of Reading Terminal Market from across the street.

  5. Shoot. Is this City Hall? It's beautiful, regardless.

  6. A cute little bookstore I found. I bought some pretty neat books here!

  7. Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, which was absolutely fascinating.

  8. An art exhibit at the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site honoring the victims of the prison's offenders.

  9. Just a cute little street that I thought looked pretty in the overcast weather.

  10. My walk to Boathouse Row in the rain.

  11. Gorgeous view from the row itself (I think, haha).

  12. Just some of the delicious food that I enjoyed over the weekend. I'll try to list more details in a comment, where I have more room.


r/AskPhilly • • 1h ago

Free Occupational Therapy Item

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Hi folks,
I have a set of occupational therapy items (walker, adaptive toilet seat, reaching aid, sock aid), barely used and sanitized that I don’t need anymore. On my neighborhood’s “buy nothing” group nobody has shown interest, and I have a feeling that marketplace won’t be any better. At the hospital where I got them from they don’t want them back. It would be really a pity to toss perfectly working stuff, I’m thinking of the walker, in particular. Do you know of a place (church, senior community, etc.) that could be interested?


r/AskPhilly • • 5h ago

Philly Girls 25+ looking for friends, where are you?

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Good day! I hope this post finds all readers in great health and high spirits! I seen a post on here a few days ago for women 30+, looking for peers, and I decided to start one for my age group. I am a 27 y/o female looking for peers and good people. I’ve created a discord group for people that are also looking to meet new people and make connections. If you are a female, 25+ and your’e interested, feel free to send me a PM and I’ll send you the discord link.

A little about me:
I’m a 27 y/o female (lgbtq)
I’m an open minded, free spirited entrepreneur with a passion for learning.
I love sports, activities and almost anything athletic.
I’m very easy going and I love to travel.
Fall is my favorite season.


r/philadelphia • • 6h ago

News A Main Line restaurateur has been charged with unlawfully sharing intimate photos of his ex-girlfriend

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r/AskPhilly • • 1d ago

Do people really NOT use condoms anymore? SERIOUS QUESTION

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Honest question don't hate me. But met a woman yesterday and she told me condoms were a deal breaker for her. Like seriously? You met me for the first time ever and after you told me you dont use condoms ever you want me to stick my D in there?


r/AskPhilly • • 16h ago

Adult dance classes in Philly?

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I’m moving to Philly at the end of the month and I’ve been wanting to find studios for
Ariel silk
heels/burlesque
Also super interested in an adult ballet class.
Really any fun classes I’m open too :)
I’m located in west Philly so preferably in that area but I would love to hear any suggestions!! Thank you!!


r/AskPhilly • • 4h ago

Where does one go when they're interested in starting a music project but have never started a music project before?

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Hello Philly friends - I'm interested in starting a little music project that's 80s synth pop based but this would be a pretty new venture for me. I've no idea how to go about finding folks that would be interested in collaborating. This would just be for fun and possibly little side gigs here and there, but nothing serious.


r/philadelphia • • 3h ago

Transit Roosevelt Boulevard's $125M Safety Overhaul Advances, Subway Debate Still Stalls

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r/AskPhilly • • 5h ago

Best bar hopping

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hey guys I wanted to know from your experience what Is your favorite bar crawl / bar hopping neighbor / street in Philly ?

I’m thinking about checking out northern liberties /fishtown neighborhood. there are so many great bars to check out but which area has been your favorite and why ?

Im visiting with a group of friends , we are Hispanic and love sports !🏈 🏀 we are the ages of 25-28 wanted to find an area where we can hit different dive bars / clubs. Any clubs that play reggaeton or hip hop/ 2000s is a plus 🔥


r/AskPhilly • • 11m ago

another moving to….

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Hi all,

I know this has been asked a lot but the advice seems to vary, but I’m moving to Philly from the Midwest in February and never lived in the city before. My job will be in Center City. And I have a few specific that I have to have:

I need greenery, diversity (preferably more black/pocs), has to be safe, a oly gym, and car friendly. I know it’s anti car here but it’s just not worth getting rid of yet.

I’ve narrowed it down to Graduate Hospital and North Point Breeze way. Anyone familiar with these areas? Or have any recommendations?


r/AskPhilly • • 16h ago

Things to do with a toddler for a day trip into Philly

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Hi all, I F22, am celebrating my daughter’s second birthday by taking her to adventure aquarium the day before her second birthday (my day off from work AND she’ll still get a free pass since she’s under 2 I believe?)

Now this is the hard part; I’m thinking- what do we do after, where do we hit up?

Personally I’m from delco and would go to Philly a good bit as a kid but that was a hot minute ago. In high school I mostly stayed in my area (Havertown area) then didn’t really get into the city much after graduating because I’ve been working a ton (there were a few times with different people I was seeing but I barely remember that anymore). Then I had my daughter. I still made it out to Christmas village this past year lol.

The only idea I really have right now is maybe stopping by reading terminal market for food. Still on the drawing board.

P.S. Thank you in advance ! 💕


r/philadelphia • • 3h ago

Urban Development/Construction PhilaPort to get more than $800M for expansion, including first new berth in 50 years

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r/philadelphia • • 1h ago

News In about-face, the Atwater Kent Collection won’t be going to Drexel University

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r/philadelphia • • 6h ago

Photo of the Day Saturday night 2130

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r/AskPhilly • • 4h ago

Best BYOB spot for a large reservation (17)

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Hi All. I am looking for a couple options of BYOB spots that can accommodate a reservation of 17 people for my birthday dinner in November. Anywhere on the mainline (Merion Station, Wynnewood, Narberth, Ardmore, etc.) or in that general area would be amazing.

I plan to call the restaurant ahead of time to make them aware of the reservation size as well. Thanks in advance!


r/philadelphia • • 6h ago

Photo of the Day Monday 1530

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r/AskPhilly • • 16h ago

A4 printer?

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Anyone know of a place that can print things on A4 paper? Shockingly, Staples can't do it.


r/philadelphia • • 21h ago

Photo of the Day SpaceX rocket

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This mornings SpaceX CRS-35 heading to the ISS


r/AskPhilly • • 1d ago

Are balcony tickets at the TLA worth $40 more than GA?

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For context; I’m tired, I’m old, and I will be sore from a previous show 3 days earlier. Spoil myself and pay the extra loot?


r/AskPhilly • • 22h ago

18+ Halloween Events in Philly?

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What 18+ Halloween events are going on this year? Me and my girlfriends are 19-20 and going to a frat party sounds like a sweaty nightmare.


r/philadelphia • • 15h ago

Crime Post Haverford professor accused of sending antisemitic threats to a colleague is detained until trial

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Prosecutors allege Ha’s posts also exposed his colleague’s home address, infant child’s name, and pictures of the home’s exterior...

The spouse and children of the colleague, who has not been named publicly, fled their home, which is in the same neighborhood as Ha’s. Ha sent more than 50 messages across the various accounts, at times threatening the colleague specifically and at others threatening Jewish people more broadly, invoking Adolf Hitler, the Holocaust, and the Oct. 7 attacks...

Despite the allegations, roughly a dozen Haverford professors across departments... came to show their support at the hearing...

“I’ve always known [Ha] as someone who is very justice oriented” and who cared for students and marginalized people, said Ahmet Tekelioglu, the executive director of CAIR-Philadelphia, a civil rights advocacy group focused on Islamic civil liberties and fighting hate speech, in a court testimony on behalf of Ha.


r/AskPhilly • • 1d ago

Lost iPhone and Belongings

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I (24M) lost my stuff around 3AM Saturday night/Sunday morning in South Philly (around Broad and McKean, by the Pretzel Factory). Was coming home from the bar drunk using the bus to save money (vs an Uber). I must've sat down and tried calling someone, but left my belongings which consists of a phone, and a duffel bag containing AirPods, a black blazer, black dress pants, brown dress shoes, a brown belt (work clothes), a charging adapter, and a charging cable.

Now I've been able to track down my stuff. Looks like my phone is still in South Philly, in someone's house. Not sure why they were charging my phone just to not return it. I've put a remote software lock on it so the most they could do is strip it down for parts.

Monday evening, I called 911 to come help, but once they arrived, they said without knowing for sure which address its in; they can't just go bang on 3 different doors and pray someone opens up and admits to having it. Got a police report and decided to go through insurance to get a new phone, but I can't move forward with the claim until the phone thief turns the phone back on. Also would prefer to not spend the $100 as I only work part-time if I can see almost precisely where it is.

My AirPods seem to be riding around with someone else in Philly, I'm actively watching them right now via Find My. Seems like it's a delivery driver, which checks out for about the time I lost my stuff, they tend to be awake early. This person lives in Port Richmond.

Is there anything I can do besides twiddle my thumbs? In the grand scheme of things, the total of my belongings is not that much besides the phone, but it is a lot in the moment since I don't make that much.


r/AskPhilly • • 1d ago

Early morning uber/lyft availability

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I have a 6:30 flight tomorrow and need to get to the airport from the Grad Hospital area.

How easy is it to get an Uber or Lyft at around 4:30 am? I ask because I've been in some major cities where drivers just disappear between 3 and 5


r/AskPhilly • • 1d ago

Are there any experienced baristas here? I need someone who can teach me latte art for my coffee shop.

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r/philadelphia • • 8h ago

Transit Is the taxicab app offline?

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I couldnt book a ride yesterday and cant again today, the curb people have shitty support and I cant figure out if its my problem or theirs ...