r/AskPhilly

Hey guys. I just moved here from Scranton and I’ve had a PA medical card for a few years.

My dry herb vape shit the bed recently so I’ve been smoking until I get another one.

In Scranton I would usually just look for a low key spot without any other people and light up a J. I try to look for secluded spots here in West Philly but it seems like there’s always someone walking around. I know some people don’t care but I don’t want to be a dick and bother people around me, especially when there are kids around.

I also can’t smoke in my apartment.

Are there any good spots to smoke without worrying about bothering anyone? If it helps I’m on 48th between Baltimore and Chester. Thanks!

My 8yo “little sister” (through Big Brother Big Sister) is absolutely dying to try Tanghulu (the fresh fruit covered in a crunchy clear sugar coating) and I am desperately trying to find a place that sells it.

Has anyone seen Tanghulu being sold at the Reading Terminal or in Chinatown? Anywhere in Philly?

I'm working on a story set in Philly during the bicentennial events of 1976. Found some great books around that time with news clips and photos, but would love any personal accounts from anyone around during that time. Also visited some top Philly sites and doing research on the Bellevue Stratford outbreak that summer. So many interesting things unfolded that year. Some time capsule like news reels on YouTube too.

I have a solid work history, used to run my own business and have years of experience as a skilled industrial technician. I am also a capable leader, teamplayer and have customer service skills. Recently I had a serious lapse in judgment which led to a first offense DUI and lost my job. I am a father and main provider for my household. I am doing everything I need to to resolve my legal situation favorably, ARD and expungement. I am however having an extremely hard time finding employment. I have had a few interviews but I am either disqualified based off of the potential loss of license for 60 days or the hiring party sees me as overqualified for the position. I live in the far northeast and am just checking here to see if anyone has any leads on employment they would be willing to share with me. Thanks in advance.

I’m a gay man(23m) and was wondering if there are any gay smoking bars? I went to pit stop but it was non smoking :( , any recommendations? It doesn’t have to be totally gay bar, just a bar that is smoking and has gay guys in it! ( I don’t care what age)

Hi im Isa,

looking to play some casual pick up basketball in Francisville. im 23 and NB/female/whatever 😄 if ur near and are down, message!

I’m planning my anniversary in Philly and hoping to find a nice restaurant in Chinatown or nearby. Does anyone have any recommendations for intimate, upscale restaurants?

Where do you all go for fluffy, yummy waffles?

Can be as basic as a mom+pop american-style diner or as fancy as whatever they're doing for brunch in CC lol

Ideally looking for something walkable from the B or along the Girard trolley line, but tbh willing and able to drive anywhere for a spot with good reviews!

A special person is turning 30 and I want to be sure to treat them to a nice breakfast this weekend :)

Thanks!!

Considering a move to Philly and am wondering how often y’all take the train and go party or hang out in NY?

Single Male Early 30s with a dog.

$3,500 budget … Daily work commute will be into Camden Waterfront. Have started looking in Northern Liberties and Rittenhouse down to edge of Point Breeze.

Obviously will have to drive to work but ideally looking for walkable area to restaurants/bars that has somewhat of a neighborhoodish feel while not being too far outside the city.

Have previously lived in the heart of the city in Charlotte, NC but also in slow pace Manhattan Beach, CA and enjoyed both.

Greatly appreciate any guidance

I’m going considering going on a trip to Philadelphia. Since I was a little kid I’m a big basketball fan. I grew up watching the NBA. I’m from the Netherlands and basketball isn’t that big over here. It was always my dream to watch a live NBA game and I’m finally in a point of my life that I can afford to travel to the USA. LeBron and Giannis are one of my favourite players and wanted to see LeBron play before he goes into retirement, unfortunate I was never able to watch Kobe play, but that’s neither here nor there. What’s important that im going to order tickets for Philly vs Heat and they going to play on 8 January.

My question for the people that live in Philly. What else do I have to see or what restaurant do I have to visit to get the real Philadelphia experience. I know I’m a tourist but I always love to see normal life and down to earth sides of the cities I visit. I also would love the know a gym where I can play pick up basketball, because I’m a hooper myself and it always looked so cool to plays in a local gym because we don’t have that over here.

Would love to hear opinions and hope you guys can help me out here! I’d ask ChatGPT aswell but I like advice from real people that live that better!

Hey y’all! My buddies and I (26M) are coming from NYC for a weekend to see what Philly has to offer. What would y’all recommend we check out/get in to? Or if you can link your favorite threads with great recs!

Your favorite clubs, bars, hangouts, nifty shops, food spots, anything!

About us:
420 Friendly
LGBT Friendly
Runners (planning a 6 mile run)
Musicians
Love food (one is vegetarian)
We don’t drink crazy
Don’t care for museums or sports (I know, I lost this vote)
Enjoy Thrifting

I believe we are staying in Rittenhouse. TIA!

We’ve started a WhatsApp community! And already have a few scheduled meetups that revolve around museums, hiking and even a fun Halloween event. If you’d like to join, send me a DM with 1-2 things about you and I’ll send you our link to join.

This community is intentional and was started because we realize life is better with friends, better with company and better enjoying everything the city has to offer, together 💓

please help

I’m going considering going on a trip to Philadelphia. Since I was a little kid I’m a big basketball fan. I grew up watching the NBA. I’m from the Netherlands and basketball isn’t that big over here. It was always my dream to watch a live NBA game and I’m finally in a point of my life that I can afford to travel to the USA. LeBron and Giannis are one of my favourite players and wanted to see LeBron play before he goes into retirement, unfortunate I was never able to watch Kobe play, but that’s neither here nor there. What’s important that im going to order tickets for Philly vs Heat and they going to play on 8 January.

My question for the people that live in Philly. What else do I have to see or what restaurant do I have to visit to get the real Philadelphia experience. I know I’m a tourist but I always love to see normal life and down to earth sides of the cities I visit. I also would love the know a gym where I can play pick up basketball, because I’m a hooper myself and it always looked so cool to plays in a local gym because we don’t have that over here.

Would love to hear opinions and hope you guys can help me out here! I’d ask ChatGPT aswell but I like advice from real people that live that better!

I just had a “Philly cheesesteaks” in California (where I reside) and I feel like it was complete ass, but I can’t say that all cheesesteaks are bad off of one cheesesteak. Are cheesesteaks in Philly as ball-bustingly delicious as people say or is it just as mid as everywhere else?

Going with some friends (guys) this weekend and we are looking to have some fun. 6 of us are going out one of our buddies is getting deployed and we want to take him out on a town and just get plastered. Would ideally like a route like start here then go here and finish here. needs to be in CC philly and decent neighborhood

Hello everyone

Me and my friend are looking for people who play volleyball in Philadelphia, not like a paid club, just for fun.

Let me know........

Long shot:
anyone in Philly have an e-bike we could borrow/rent for pizza delivery tonight?

My boyfriend delivers for a pizza shop in Francisville and his e-bike motor completely died last night.

He works tonight through Sunday, roughly 5–10 PM. Right now we’re mostly trying to get him through tonight while we figure out a longer-term solution.

We already have his insulated pizza delivery bag, so we just need an e-bike with a sturdy rear rack/platform where we can secure it and keep pizzas flat.
We can pick up and return the bike, take very good care of it, and we’re happy to pay a reasonable fee.

We’re in the Fairmount/Francisville area.
If anyone has a spare bike, knows another courier/delivery rider who might, or knows of a genuinely cheap short-term rental, I would seriously appreciate the lead.