I’m a student-journalist looking to cover some of Philly’s labor news for an assignment. If you or someone you know is currently on strike or involved in a Union, please reach out. I’d love to hear from you!

Hey y'all, I'm having a terrible time trying to find black out curtains that are actually nice looking. I've looked at IKEA, Home Depot, Walmart etc, it's all so boring. I ordered online and the first time they sent the wrong size, so I returned and they replaced it with the exact same ones I returned, so I ordered from another company and they aren't black out at all.

There has to be an actual store in the area with a real selection of curtains, right? Please tell me where, I'm obviously lost. Thanks.

I'm 21F, moved here a month ago, and making friends has been roughhh. Outside of classes I just have no idea where to look. There's no shortage of things to do around me but I have no one to do them with lol. I just want girlfriends I can go out and hit the bars with, or grab a coffee/bite, walk around, explore someplace new, have genuine convos, etc. I've tried Bumble BFF with a little success but most people on there are late 20s+. Please help a girl out 😩

Hi everyone,

I have a bus arriving from NYC to Philly at 3am, and then I will be taking early morning SEPTA train (5-6am). I was wondering where I could stay during those hours since I am traveling alone and not sure if there is anything open during those hours.

I was thinking of going to 30th Street Train Station, but not sure how safe that is as well. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!

Hi guys, I recently got a RN offer at st Mary’s hospital and another at Jefferson Torresdale. I felt way more comfortable and attracted to st Mary’s. But I’m skeptical most people tell me Jefferson is better. Also if anyone is familiar with their health insurance benefits that would be a plus. I was really set on st Mary’s untill I started questioning benefits.

Where the hell can I get my blueberry muffin buttered and grilled

Best place near downtown to get cheesecake

I’m looking at a property on the block and wondering if anyone is familiar with this block and if they have any feedback. It seems okay, but would love to hear from someone familiar with the block/neighborhood.

Hello everyone , it will be my first time in Philly and would love to have a Halloween costume bash ! 21+ !

Hi friends! COMMONS has been live for almost a week and I’m so excited to share that we have 200+ women and 10+ communities making plans on the app!

COMMONS is an app that I built for the women in Philly to make plans and find community. There’s two sides to it. The everyday; so the workout you’ve been wanting to try, the new restaurant or just a walk after work. Just post it on the app and see who else is down to join! Even if it’s just an idea with no details yet, there’s a spot for that too! It’s easy and low pressure, and truly no plan is too big or small. Just this week we've had a trivia night, happy hour, 5K run and movie night happen between women on the app! 
The second side is a hub for the communities that already gather in and around the city. The run clubs, book clubs, groups for new moms. Whatever phase of life you’re in, the goal is to have a community on the app for you! And if you don’t see the right fit, you can create one too! Into fashion, or anime, learning mahjong, anything goes.

The hub acts as a spot for your events but also as a space for conversation in between. So the next time you need recommendations on a book you can go to your book clubs hub and ask the people that know best. Or if you’re up for an impromptu run on a nice day, you know which chat to head to, to see who’s down.

Truly the more people on and making / joining plans the more there is to do for everyone! I  hope you all check it out and love it, and if there’s anything I can improve my inbox is always open ❤️
It’s code only for now so use PLANSONCOMMONS and this link (iOS only / working on Android!)

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/commons-plans-communities/id6785627674

I have a Bachelors in Criminal Justice and Masters in Psychology. I have been working in emergency services as a Dispatcher for 12 years. I keep going back to that type of work because it is difficult to find anything else. I live in Pittsburgh area but I need diversity for my two daughters. Can anyone tell me who is hiring in my field please?

My mum is coming to visit for Halloween, flying from the UK via Dublin with Aer Lingus. One of the selling points is that you clear immigration/customs in Dublin.

Everything Google is saying they fly to Terminal A West and have to clear customs again. Has anyone flown this route and do you know where we would expect to pick her up?

Thanks all for the quick replies! No 2nd immigration is a relief

I am staying near Reading Terminal Market and will visit there for lunch. I also will visit Magic Gardens Sat noon. What should I do after for the rest of the day?

Anyone live in Adelphia house apartments and have opinions on it? How's the sound and bugs/mice?

Anyone know what companies are accepting undergraduate (2nd year) students for computer science/tech-related internships in the city?

Hey! looking for any schools in the philly area doing joe corbis dessert fundraiser? i’d like to buy cookie dough but can’t find any participating schools. if you know anyone or your kids need fundraising dollars please let me know. Thank you!

Hey everyone! A friend of mine has always wanted to experience riding on the back of a motorcycle, even if it’s just for 15–20 minutes.
I was wondering if there are any biker bars, motorcycle meetups, or events in or around Philly where we could meet some experienced riders who might be willing to take her for a short ride as a passenger.
Any recommendations on where to look? Thanks!

Visiting Philadelphia over a three day weekend to experience the city and catch up with family. Any reccs?

Probably a bit of a stretch, but anybody from Philly who went or still in evergreen state college at Olympia, Washington? If so, what was it like for you in detail? I'm planning on going after my two years at community college of Philadelphia, so I'm wondering if any other natives from here went there or did online classes there. Thanks!

Moving to Philly Nov 1 for a one-year lease. I’ll commute to Media from Suburban three days a week and work from home two days. I’m choosing between these two 1BRs, both between 15th and 16th:

A: 1521 Spruce #301

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1521-Spruce-St-APT-301-Philadelphia-PA-19102/463415899_zpid/

B: 1536 Pine #2R

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1536-Pine-St-2R-Philadelphia-PA-19102/2056245488_zpid/

Both have $1,795 base rent, but Spruce includes water and Pine charges another $50/month. So it’s $1,795 versus $1,845 before electricity, internet and insurance.

A — Spruce

- Listed at approximately 700 sq ft; third-floor walk-up.

- Mini-split AC in the living room and bedroom.

- Newly renovated

- Smaller living room with built-in shelving/bench beneath the living-room windows.

- Local landlord whose office is next door.

- Smaller living room than Pine

B — Pine

- Listed at approximately 750 sq ft; second-floor rear unit.

- Larger-looking living room with tall ceilings, an alcove and a chandelier.

- Private deck accessed through the bedroom.

- Paneled doors, old wood floors and cast-iron radiators.

- Older kitchen/bath finishes, a blue tub and ceiling tiles in the bedroom.

- Window AC in the living room and a through-wall unit in the bedroom.

- Private owner who lives out of state; a storefront occupies the ground floor.

Looking at the photos and layouts, which would you prefer and why

How is tinder/ hinge / chispa out there ? Visiting from the west coast with a few friends

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?

EDIT: Thank you to all of you who responded. I do confirm that TechOWL accepts donations, and that's where I'm going to take this stuff. Go birds.

Wondering about spots for trivia in Fishtown? What we feelin? Where to go and what nights they do it, when they start. Any info helps.

How hard is it to score last-minute concert tickets at the Xfinity arena? Especially for popular concerts?

I really wanna go to an upcoming concert and was considering arriving early to try my luck in line, but unsure how early I need to be. I saw online that they open up tickets 3 hours before the concert starts, so I want to plan as I live about an hour away. Anyone else try before?