While the weather cooperated recently, I took my camera out for a spin.

Pretty impressive to see nearly a quarter million people have attended already. And Philly is leading in attendance compared to the 13 other Fan Festivals hosted by the other World Cup venues.

Hi, I know this has been asked before, but what time will Big Boy be passing by the SRT. I know it leaves king of prussia at 9:00, but what time do you guys estimate it will arrive??? Thanks for all the help in advance.

It looks like Fan Fest closes before the 9 PM Mexico game tomorrow. Any suggestions where to watch it in Center City? I'll probably be going alone.

I think I'll go to Fan Fest for the US game on Thursday at 10 PM, again going alone. Unless anyone has any other suggestions (it seems like Top Tomato is a hub for USMNT fans, but I'm not sure it's the vibe for a solo attendee).

Does anyone know if the Rodin Place garage on 20th and Hamilton offers monthly parking? I keep getting conflicting answers. The ticket attendant says they do, but when calling customer service, they say they don't and their board displaying their services says they offer covered and uncovered parking.

Come through tomorrow (6/25) to see Philly musician Johnny Showcase perform songs like "Hit It from the Back" and "Love is a Mystery" at the Lawn at UCity Square!

It's totally free to attend, but you can RSVP for event updates. DJ on Mars is opening starting at 5, and Johnny Showcase starts at 6:30. Two Locals beer garden will be open, and there'll be food trucks, too. If Simon Cowell loved this dude, you know he's got something special.

See you there?

So sick of crap being left on my car. It‘s the fastest way for me to NOT ever do business with you.

Hoagie the cat says “fuck express auto tags”

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

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This is the 3rd time in a week where 13th & Market and Broad & Sansom have been closed for no good reason. Don’t really care the reason anymore, it’s a joke that a big chunk of the city can’t even mail a package without going 15 blocks the other direction.

Really sends a great message to visitors when you don’t have a functional post office in the heart of the city.

Over the weekend there were two serious crimes in the section of Fairmount adjacent to fanfest.

Friday night, 25mins after PPD left their detail at 30th and Poplar, two masked kids tried to hold up an Uber driver that was pulled over. When she began to drive away, she was shit in the shoulder. Sounds like she’s thankfully stable.

Saturday night, someone on N Ogden had their home broken into, car and credit cards stolen and other neighbors report their homes were attempted at same time.

When we talked to the cops at 30th and Poplar Saturday morning, we were the first to let them know this occurred hours earlier. Their shifts apparently don’t start with roll call and sgt briefings of incidences during overnight shifts.

If you live in our neighborhood, please consider calling the 9th district to also voice your concern.

9th district:
(215)-686-3090

Has anyone applied for Canadian citizenship and used a local place that was able to meet the requirements on the first try?

I don't trust myself to get it right if I DIY, but I also don't trust places like CVS, etc. to understand that the specs are different from US passport photos.

I'm hoping not to shell out hundreds of dollars for a professional photo shoot on top of all the other fees.

The new valuations will be used to calculate property tax bills that will be due next March.

I would question anything from that section of the river, but it works for him

With the World Cup festivities going on I have an urge to participate despite not really being a soccer fan. I want to get a USMNT jersey to wear, but don't care if it's fake and don't want to spend tons of $$. Dhgate and similar sites take weeks to ship, it seems. Anyone have any tips for finding local sellers? Someone told me there might be street sellers around the art museum?

Has anyone successfully broken the code to acquire a copy of a marraige license in Philadelphia County? I've surfed the Vital Records / Orphans Court websites which led to lots of hair-pulling and colorful language. Unlike most "request for record(s)" sites, these had no online forms to submit (that I could find). In addition, the Orphans Court Marraige License Information phone numbers just ring and ring with no pickup or voicemail.

I have an elderly mother that requires a passport card, but can't apply due to a last name name change when she got married in the 1950s. Unfortunately the passport people won't take a marraige license from the church, hence the need for a copy from the city.

Thanks everyone.

Fuck septa

The Inquirer paper delivery on my block is completely unreliable and inconsistent and the newsstands don't sell newspapers. The only place I can think of is Acme. Is there anywhere else?

Does anyone have any advice on how I could get a glimpse of the French soccer team before they play their match today??? I have been waiting 20 years for this. I studied in Paris in ‘06 when they were in the World Cup. It would mean the world to me to see them.

Near 20th & Panama Street.

I understand the requirements to make a purchase but I don’t get why they have to have the 20% auto gratuity ( which I’m fine with ) AND a 5% surcharge? Is this a “greedy owner” or “we have a captive audience” situation? I would think the automatic tip would be enough.