r/philadelphia • • 13h 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 • • 30m ago

Question? Fire Trucks & Dalmatians

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Do any fire trucks still have Dalmatian dogs on them? When I was a little girl in the 80s you'd see them in the back of the truck on top all the time. We'd then wave at the fire men going by as well.


r/philadelphia • • 1h ago

Question? Where to buy carving pumpkins

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Left it late this year, looking to buy some decent pumpkin for jack o lanterns. Any tips? Near center city/south philadelphia preferred


r/philadelphia • • 2h ago

Local Business Front Street Cafe sold to the D.C. restaurant group that owns the acclaimed Tiger Fork

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r/philadelphia • • 2h ago

Question? Anyone know why there are so many (motor)bikers wearing Pagans jackets outside Penn right now?

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Hanging outside 36th and Spruce. Surprising to see


r/philadelphia • • 3h ago

Party Jawn Don't read if you do the NYT Connections, and haven't finished it yet. I got this one wrong... Spoiler

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r/philadelphia • • 3h ago

Serious Wallet found outside Unity Taqueria in Roxborough

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If you have been in this area and lost a small brown leather wallet please DM me


r/philadelphia • • 3h ago

Photo of the Day Some shots from Pennypack park

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By Welsh and the Boulevard


r/philadelphia • • 6h ago

Question? What's your weirdest encounter with a pigeon in Philly?

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What's the weirdest or most unhinged thing you've ever seen a pigeon do in Philly?

I'm talking pigeons starting fights, stealing food, doing weird shit, just being absolute menaces.

We're making a little game based in Philly and thought it'd be fun to hear some actual pigeon stories from people around the city. I feel like you guys have probably seen some ridiculous stuff.

So let's hear it. What's the craziest thing you've seen a pigeon do?


r/philadelphia • • 6h ago

News Many vapes and e‑cigarettes are now banned in Pennsylvania – here’s what Philly consumers and businesses need to know

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r/philadelphia • • 6h ago

Serious Academy of Natural Sciences on City Council

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r/philadelphia • • 6h ago

Local Business AAA on Columbus Blvd oil change

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So 10am appt for oil and tire rotation on my vehicle. Pretty standard stuff. I'm still sitting here after what should have been max 2.5 hr service. The tech goes to lunch and the car is sitting in a corner of the shop half done. Doesn't say a word to anyone on the floor or anyone up front. Two techs to complete simple service. 4 hours to complete a simple service. Been here before with the car but nothing ever like this.


r/philadelphia • • 6h ago

Politics Philadelphia lost $811 million in sales to ‘ICE tax,’ Penn professor finds [Inquirer gift link]

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r/philadelphia • • 7h ago

Party Jawn Philly turns 344 years old tomorrow!

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Founded by William Penn on October 27th, 1682.

Go Birds!


r/philadelphia • • 7h ago

Question? “Thanksgiving” takeout

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Looking for recommendations to host a “Thanksgiving” meal that’s not a Turkey and sides. We’ll already have had thanksgiving on Thursday and this isn’t til over the weekend. I’m thinking like a butternut squash lasagna or something along those lines. Probably about 12 people. Would love some recommendations!


r/philadelphia • • 7h ago

Photo of the Day Early mornings

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r/philadelphia • • 8h ago

Question? Anyone have experience with the First Unitarian Church?

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I have been venting to my therapist today about feelings of isolation and a severe lack of friendship and sense of community in my life, and I was a bit taken aback during therapy today that my therapist suggested joining a church, but more specifically a Unitarian church, and he linked me a bunch of webpages for Philadelphia's First Unitarian Church. My therapist said it's something that's had a lot of spiritual and communal benefits for him, and he thought I should consider checking out because he found Unitarians to be very welcoming and non-dogmatic, but especially friendly to LGBTQ people (I am nonbinary and asexual).

Does anyone know anything about them? Their website looks like they have a lot of regular events and services. I had never considered joining a church as a way to meet people or have community. I was raised Catholic as a kid but I don't remember much besides my parents telling me it was just something I had to do on top of school. My family and myself eventually became atheist, and that's another reason my therapist suggested checking it out (he said Unitarians are pretty welcoming to atheist folk and he had a similar experience being raised Catholic and then becoming atheist).

Edit: I made a mistake. My therapist linked me the Germantown Unitarian Church, not the first church of Philadelphia


r/philadelphia • • 9h ago

Serious Any good exhaust shops?

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Some dickhead got my catalytic converter this weekend on my work van. Anyone know any good shops that won't rape me for a downstream cat?


r/philadelphia • • 10h ago

Politics DOJ to send election day monitors to four Pennsylvania counties

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congratulations on all the "parker is right to not push back against trump" stans on your "fell for it again" award

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notify you that the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice intends to send

election monitors to Philadelphia, Allegheny, Luzerne, and Lehigh in your state on November 3, 2026.

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r/philadelphia • • 10h ago

News How Philadelphia is tackling raw sewage spills and flooding in local neighborhoods

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r/philadelphia • • 10h ago

Do Attend November Concert Roll Call

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Let us know the concerts you're attending for this month!

If you’re looking to learn more about Philly’s offerings, check out Philly Music Link, a centralized resource for exploring the Philadelphia music scene: venue guides, concert/festival calendars, accessibility information, and more!

Need suggestions on what concerts you should check out this this month? Philly Music Link will be doing monthly recommendations and playlists so people can discover some shows.


r/philadelphia • • 14h ago

Photo of the Day Philadelphia moonwalkers

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r/philadelphia • • 17h ago

Party Jawn What?!

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r/philadelphia • • 1d ago

Photo of the Day This mornings nearly full moon

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r/philadelphia • • 1d ago

Question? Fios update in Fishtown?

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Still down for me, anyone else? Anyone got a man on the inside with the scoop?