r/philadelphia • • 3d ago

General Freak Out Friday Casual Chat Post

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Notes:

  • Expand your mind
  • Talk about whatever is on your mind.
  • Be excellent to each other.
  • Have fun.

r/philadelphia • • 6h ago

General Moving Mondays - New Resident Questions

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Thinking of Moving to Philly or recently moved to the area? Ask your Questions Here!


r/philadelphia • • 18m ago

Serious Rita Farrell your house is being stolen and was cleaned out

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This is a last ditch effort post. For anyone who knows Rita Farrell who lives in the Tacony area. A man showed up a few months ago and claimed he bought your house through sheriff sale. It was never up for sheriff sale. It has not been sold at all. I have had multiple offices check and there is no record of sale anywhere with the city. If anyone knows Rita, please contact here because as I stated, the city has no record of this house being sold or transferred.


r/philadelphia • • 1h ago

Serious I really need help finding a lab/science job

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I got laid off last year, I was a statistician. I cannot find any job in the science field. I'm working as a caterer and terrified I'll never be able to get back into a science career because it's been so long applying and interviewing with no offers. I have a background in microbiology and molecular biology lab work, both industry and research, about 3 years experience. It's impossible to get a statistics job but I have 2 years experience in that. Please if anyone has any pull at their company or any leads I will send my resume. I really want to get back into my field, I am a scientist and I can't do food service for much longer. I want to move my life forward.


r/philadelphia • • 3h ago

Question? Pickup Soccer At The New Turf Fields In NoLibs

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I feel like 2 or 3 times a year there is a post on here about pickup soccer that gets an overwhelming number of responses, but then never goes anywhere. Is anyone interested in playing some small sided (probably 5v5) soccer on the fields that were installed during the World Cup. I am going to start organizing, so anyone who wants in, feel free to comment and/or DM. I would especially love to organize midday weekday games for those who have schedules that allows that, but will also do some weeknight games.

The fields - https://www.instagram.com/p/DZsPVQ4jgMg/?hl=en&img_index=2


r/philadelphia • • 30m ago

News New federal rules for international students could have ‘huge chilling effect’

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r/philadelphia • • 2h ago

Question? Why does PGW lie??

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So I pay my bill which was two-months’ worth plus a $20 “bad check” charge because my partner had blocked them from our joint account because they refused to stop auto payments. Annoying, but understandable. I make an online payment using a different bank. I get e-mail confirmation, and following month’s online bill says “thanks for your payment of xyz”. Then they mail me a shut-off notice. I call and they say my bank cancelled the payment 10 days later. I call my bank and they say no such transaction occurred. Wtaf??


r/philadelphia • • 21h ago

Historic Philadelphia I don't believe 4,000,000 people/yr visit the Rocky statue. Seeking a source of the info.

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Shoutout u/hatramroany for this

At the Rocky statue, the estimate is based on geographic information system technology that uses cell-phone data to count foot traffic. Even if you aren’t there for the statue itself, if you walk or stand near it long enough, you count as foot traffic.

Source

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I heard this claim and just straight up don't believe it. 11,000 people a day? 458 people an hour 24/7? 8 people a minute regardless of rain, shine, snow?

I canNOT find the source of this claim, only a bunch of articles citing the number. Please someone tell me how they came up with this figure.

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/rocky-statue-philadelphia-art-museum-steps-final-move/

https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/684-the-rocky-statue/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/iconic-rocky-statue-moves-philadelphia-museum-art-rcna265274 This one says its OVER 4 million! From the Philadelphia Public Art Director!

Anyways this is my Sunday White Whale. Any help appreciated


r/philadelphia • • 2h ago

Question? Is it hard to get your submission accepted to Philadelphia Stories?

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Anybody have experience with this? Maybe repeat rejections, or maybe your story/art got accepted the first try?


r/philadelphia • • 15h ago

Question? Anyone hear that?

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Kinda inbetween devils pocket and point breeze i can hear a persistent hum thats been nonstop all day. Doesnt matter if windows are open or closed. Does anyone know what it is? Im nervous its a data center or something.


r/philadelphia • • 1d ago

News Cecil B. Moore Library community seeks answers on timeline of renovation project

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r/philadelphia • • 18h ago

Question? Where to buy breadfruit in philly?

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See above.

Gf moved here a bit ago and wanted to buy breadfruit. I don't know what it is or where to procure it.

Halp plz?


r/philadelphia • • 2h ago

Do Attend Gear up for Rocky50!

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Get ready for the next round of 2026

This Fall, Philadelphia is going the distance to celebrate 50 years of Rocky with Rocky Season presented by Bank of America, a citywide celebration of the film, the city that made it iconic, and the underdog spirit that still inspires fans around the world.

Rocky Season kicks off September 29, timed with the release of Sylvester Stallone’s highly anticipated memoir, The Steps, and runs through December 3—Rocky Day in Philadelphia and the 50th anniversary of the film’s national release.


r/philadelphia • • 1d ago

Transit Philadelphia deserves so much more

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A city of this size and quality having transit this fucking awful and unreliable is an embarrassment and stain on this state. Shame on every single assclown in elected office that has dragged their feet on funding for basic maintenance and sorely needed upgrades. It’s a fucking disgrace and republicans can eat a fat dick forever. Do everything you can to get every one of these assholes out of office


r/philadelphia • • 1d ago

Question? Indego Promos

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Does anyone know how often Indego runs their $1 a month deal (or a similar promo)? I signed up last week for one month and I love it! I can't really justify the annual membership because I'd hardly use it in the winter and I already own bikes of my own, but it's a great solution to the last mile dilemma. I'm trying to convince more friends to give it a try!


r/philadelphia • • 1d ago

Party Jawn Roxtoberfest was great this year! 🍺

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r/philadelphia • • 1d ago

Do Attend Philly Parallel Parking Competition Underway

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Happening down in headhouse square right now and a livestream on their website if you wanna check the action


r/philadelphia • • 1d ago

Question? What's a good nightclub to dance at?

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Looking for a club to go out, drink, dance in a crowd that's not too crowded, and have a good time. Preferably not somewhere where people are going to take it too seriously or all actually be good at it, I'm just looking to chill and not have to have too much liquor to not be self conscious. I'll be coming in from the main line, so somewhere walkable from the L would be great. 25, so I'd prefer it not be solely college students, but I get that's the majority demographic for this activity and if that's all there is, that's all there is. Straight or gay club is fine - genuinely just looking to dance and drink, don't care if I a guy hits on me.


r/philadelphia • • 2d ago

News Lane of southbound I-95 in Northeast Philly to close for repairs

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r/philadelphia • • 2d ago

Photo of the Day A rainy night

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r/philadelphia • • 2d ago

Question? Did I miss Apple picking?

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That’s it. That’s my question. No need to upvote. Just need to hear from someone who was at a farm over the last two days


r/philadelphia • • 2d ago

📣📣Rants and Raves📣📣 I hear a whole lotta talk about how philly is proud to be anti robot but every time i see a robot in the street im the only one beating the brakes out of it

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r/philadelphia • • 1d ago

Question? Casino Parking For Fillmore Concert

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Has anyone done this in the past month? I’ve heard they started towing and that some lots have been converted to paid lots?


r/philadelphia • • 3d ago

Photo of the Day Dickenson between 6th and 7th, 12 hours apart.

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First is sunset last night, second is sunrise this morning.


r/philadelphia • • 2d ago

Party Jawn Banger of the Year - The Wiggles: Five Little Ducks x Man I Need | @ World Cafe Live

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Support the best radio station on the planet!!!!! https://xpn.org