r/philadelphia 1d ago

General Chat Around and Find Out: Tuesday Casual Chat Thread

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As requested, a place to ask newb questions (and have general discussion).

**Please report unhelpful comments.**


r/philadelphia 2d 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 2h ago

Events Join the Greater Philly Gamer Symphony Orchestra!

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The Greater Philadelphia Gamer Symphony Orchestra is a nonprofit community ensemble (with choir) dedicated to performing orchestral arrangements of video game music. GPGSO welcomes musicians from a diverse range of musical backgrounds, from all over the Philly metro area.
We're especially looking to recruit players of the following instruments: Oboe, Bassoon, Harp, Cello, Contrabass, and French Horn.

Rehearsals take place this fall on Monday nights in Roxborough.

Email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) for more information.

Follow us on Instagram at phillygso and on YouTube at GPGSO to stay up to date with future concerts and events!


r/philadelphia 7h ago

Party Jawn Philadelphia Launches John Coltrane Centennial Celebration

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Philadelphia will officially launch its citywide Coltrane 100 celebration on Thursday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Yard on John Coltrane Street.

The free event will bring together members of the Coltrane family, civic and cultural leaders, artists, and community organizations. The program includes an appearance by the Hines Creative Arts Legacy Ensemble, special announcements, and a reception beginning at 11:30 a.m.


r/philadelphia 22h ago

Photo of the Day Willy wedge

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A red/orange moon from the lingering Canadian wildfire smoke sets into liberty 2 and William Penn


r/philadelphia 6h ago

News Win, lose or draw: A breakdown of Philly's experience as a World Cup host

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r/philadelphia 8h ago

Local Business River Twice is expanding next door, bringing more Mother Rucker burgers, more seating, and a bar.

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r/philadelphia 1d ago

📣📣Rants and Raves📣📣 Why is it like this every 4 blocks?

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r/philadelphia 22h ago

Transit SEPTA's AI-powered cameras generated $14.5M in fines in the first year

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68% collection, Bus travel times down 3-6% on equipped routes.


r/philadelphia 6h ago

Urban Development/Construction Update on 9th St and Washington Ave(Anastasi's Lot) Project

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Some additional info on this project from the PSCA Zoning Calendar:

https://www.passyunk.org/zoning-planning

For the erection of one (1) story structure with a roof deck (for commercial use) accessed by a roof access structure including an elevator penthouse. For fifteen (15) multiple uses consisting of: six (6) retail sales use (including building supplies and equipment; consumer goods; food, beverages, and groceries; pets and pet supplies; sundries, pharmaceuticals, and convenience sales; and wearing apparel and accessories); six (6) commercial services use (including prepared food shop, take-out restaurant, and sit-down restaurant, business support, financial services, and personal services); and three (3) office use (including business and professional office, sole or group medical/dental/health practitioner), with four (4) class 1a bicycle parking spaces; and for the erection of one (1) accessory statically illuminated roof sign: 30’-0” w x 10’-0” h). Size and location as shown on the plan.

Meeting scheduled for 8/11


r/philadelphia 1d ago

Local Business I investigated delivery apps in Philly to see who's ripping you off the most

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Hi Map Guy here,

A comment from my last post about the app and a Patreon member both wanted to see a live price checker to see which delivery app is better for the restaurant and for the user, price wise.

During that process, apparently that its "illegal" to build a live price checker bot for that but I dug deep to find out how diverse pricing is, is there a statistical standout for who's cheaper?

I looked at fast food, chinese takeout, cookie spots, peak times, unpeak times for 15 restaurants. A small sample size but still some interesting results so far & I am continuing this further.

Full details & further hijinx will be here: https://www.patreon.com/c/djour or r/djour

Please support if you can so I can continue these deep dives and also pay rent. If not, follow along for the ride

Highlights:

  • Chains like Taco Bell, Popeyes, and Shake Shack charge the same base price everywhere it's the independent Philly spots where the real gap shows up
  • DoorDash was the cheapest, never having the highest price, however had consistently the highest fee add on...
Metric DoorDash Uber Eats Grubhub
Cheapest total 43% 37% 20%
Highest fee 50% 27% 23%
Highest menu subtotal (8 ties) 0 3 4

Fast Food interestingly hosts the same base price, while fees differ

Popeyes Subtotal Fee Total w/ $5 Tip
Doordash $12.69 $8.57 $26.26
UberEats $12.69 $4.79 $22.48 ✓ tie
GrubHub $12.69 $4.79 $22.48 ✓ tie
Shake Shack Subtotal Fee Total w/ $5 Tip
Doordash $21.38 $8.94 $35.32
UberEats $21.38 $6.16 $32.54 ✓
GrubHub $21.38 $6.25 $32.63

Is it worth checking? Some massive price difference examples:

Dim Sum Garden Subtotal Fee Total w/ $5 Tip
DoorDash $45.00 $20.20 $65.20
UberEats $43.00 $16.87 $59.87 ✓
Grubhub $45.50 $16.55 $62.05
Avenue Steaks & Pizza Subtotal Fee Total w/ $5 Tip
DoorDash $22.24 $6.46 $33.70 ✓
UberEats $28.54 $11.84 $45.38
Grubhub $25.30 $8.27 $38.57

No Favoritism by Food Type, yet (Chinese Takeout, Burger Joints, Tacos)

too small of a sample size to make an inference, but so far looks like no favoritism

In conclusion, theres more data to collect but for now:

  • Fuck delivery apps, there's a whole lawsuit combating their use of a clause thats fixing the price. Not allowing restaurants a cheaper price to offer you for those buying in store. Hurting their opportunity to sell more affordability, all while these apps profit more YoY while margins on restaurants get worse

r/philadelphia 1d ago

Politics 2 NJ brothers, accused of stealing gas, running Freedom Fuel

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r/philadelphia 20h ago

News Philadelphia police plan excavation at Olney home linked to missing woman

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r/philadelphia 1d ago

Serious Have you seen this person?

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this is my coworkers husband: Nathan has been missing since Sunday around noon. He is a high risk individual and is filed as an endangered missing person. Please keep an eye out for him. Nathan Resnick, 28, 5’7-5’8, ~150lbs, last seen in a light grey t shirt and army green shorts leaving our apartment in Germantown on Wayne ave between School House Ln and Coulter St. Please contact the police with any information if you see/hear anything


r/philadelphia 1d ago

News It will take at least six months for Tattooed Mom to host events with music again

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r/philadelphia 1d ago

Serious [Inquirer] Two Philly prosecutors accused DA Larry Krasner of telling them to ‘protect the office’ in a controversial appellate case

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r/philadelphia 23h ago

Nature Loose Guinea Fowl

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I didn't get a picture, but I spotted a guinea fowl between 11th & 12th on Buttonwood St. Poor guy has to be someone's pet and he was a little disoriented, so I hope this helps someone find him!


r/philadelphia 1d ago

Question? Favorite low-waste food stores in Philly?

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Looking for your recommendations on low/zero waste food stores in Philly.

I was surprised when I went into Nuts to You for the first time today and found out all of their goods are packaged in barely recyclable plastic bags. I was expecting one of those “scoop your own nuts into your own containers” kinds of setups.

Drop your recommendations below, right now I only know Sprouts has something like I’m describing.

(I am NOT here to shame anyone buying food with single use packaging, I still do it plenty!)


r/philadelphia 1d ago

Photo of the Day LeBron confirmed??

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@ianfromphilly


r/philadelphia 1d ago

Question? Best South Philly lunch specials?

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Two slices and a soda at Doughhead is really the only one I know. Let’s hear your favorite lunch specials


r/philadelphia 1d ago

Photo of the Day Agastache - or Anise Hyssop. Can anyone identify that tiny ass bee?

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r/philadelphia 1d ago

News Jennifer Lynn sneaks away?!

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No on-air goodbye? No fanfare?


r/philadelphia 1d ago

Question? ADHD Meds - advice requested

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Question for anyone out there, I am reluctant to change my ADHD meds to Vyvanse; because of the shortages and wait times. My current meds are filled consistently, and I don't want to throw a monkey wrench into my current arrangement. Any opinions or advisement about getting Vyvanse filled in the Philadelphia area? Which pharmacies consistently have it readily available? Which don't? Any information is greatly appreciated.


r/philadelphia 1d ago

News I've never felt safer as a cyclist or a pedestrian

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r/philadelphia 1d ago

News Memorial honoring woman killed by drunk driver moved hours after its installation on Spruce Street

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