r/philly

I recently moved out of center city, but I had built a word of mouth network of retired/elderly individuals that need help with very basic tech things. I charged 40$ an hour for house calls primarily in Academy House at 1420 Locust. I got to meet a lot of lovely people with amazing stories. Usually one of the two-three hours is just spent chatting about my life or theirs, and they love it.

I consider myself tech savvy but I have no formal education in tech.

Some of my duties included

* setting up TVs, printers, fixing TVs, printers.

* Calling xfinity to trouble shoot TV

* education about using phones, how to send pictures via message, etc

* I've accompanied people to the Apple store and saved them hundreds of dollars from sales people trying to get them to buy things they don't need

I've moved north but I am still gettings texts/calls from people needing help with very basic things. Great little side gig for anyone looking for some extra change.

Shout out the woman who works at the dunkin in suburban by the 17th and JFK entrance after you tap in - she alway remembers everyone’s order and overall brightens my mornings….that is all

I'm a former high school theater kid looking to tap back into that community after several years away from it and I'm not sure where to start in such a big city. I'm not looking for anything super professional or paid (often what I've seen so far), just something casual and unpaid similar to a community theater in the suburbs. If there's anything in Philly proper, that would be awesome, but I'm open to driving up to 30-40 minutes outside of the city too. Any recommendations or things to think about?

I'm from STL, and someday I want to move to Philly when I'm more established in my career. I love big cities, queer spaces, bustling entertainment, culture, art, and walkable areas. My roommate has this long-standing belief that everyone who leaves STL comes back to STL, and for some reason that irks me. I don't get it. I think his vision is narrow. When I leave, I do not intend to look back.

I need some solid recommendations because I’ve already worked with two realtors and I'm getting tired of the B.S.

Looking to rent a house ASAP which will turn into buying as going through mortgage process but it takes some time to save for the down payment to buy a house.

The first realtor took way too long to respond to anything.

The second realtor actually scheduled a viewing with us, we showed up…and the damn keys didn’t even work at the door.

At this point, I just need a realtor who is responsive, reliable, knows North Philly, and actually follows through.

Anybody have someone they've personally worked with and would recommend?

Edit: Nicetown West Side (North Philly)

Our family and guests need transport from Downingtown to NJ and back on the same day in Sept weekend. Pl suggest who can help. Thanks 🙏

Hello,

I am a college kid who does not possess a car or a Costco card. I really really love their pesto and am wondering if there are any adults in the main city area who make trips there who would be open to picking up a jar for me sporadically and I will pay you both the cost of the jar and whatever you feel is reasonable for the favor and your time. I can pick it up from you as well.

Thank you

Looking for recs for Philly! Food, sights, all the things. My husband and I have never been and are going soon.

Best cheese steak place?
Must do/see?

Staying in rittenhouse square!

Sorry, but the infamous House of Horrors was Gary Heidnik’s. Anyone who remembers the unfolding of that story in 1988 knows what I’m talking about. House of Horrors was emblazoned on the front page of every local, and even national, newspaper. There has to be another name to refer to this demonic duo.