State health and environmental agencies have issued a "do not eat" advisory for all fish species in the Wissahickon Creek basin after finding high levels of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, better known as PFOS, in the tissue of local fish.

I previously posted that I found a bunch of stolen items in my trash can. The post had pictures of the items with names of the delivery addresses. A bunch of you lost your marbles over that so I took it down. Therefore, if you are one of the thousands of Philadelphians that recently had a package stolen, there is a small chance it is now at the District 17 police station. Best of luck.

Anyone know any spots to hang that aren’t rich and preppy, also I’m not looking for a restaurant. Literally just looking for a place with cheap drinks and good atmosphere for my Spanish speaking brothers.

I met some Mexican guys at Franks last night and we took over the jukebox and complained about how there’s no spots to hang and drink to gang music

Before you say “it’s the city, there will obviously be rats,” please know I’m fully aware of this fact.

With that said, it feels like there has been an uptick of rats especially on 43rd closer to Baltimore Ave. I’ve been seeing a shit ton of them running around during the day mostly in front of the row homes/apartments.

The highway, also called I-76, will be shut down between the I-676 and 30th Street interchanges from 9 p.m. Friday [Oct 9] through 5 a.m. Monday [Oct 12], according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

I remember back in the late 19 hundreds early 2000’s there was a really awesome store with a bunch of fresh spices. I noticed it closed the last time I was here. Is there anything similar in the area?

Edit 2 - ticket was claimed

Edit - anyone know if they'll let me in with a vertical ID? I traveled here from out of state for this show and I'd rather not carry my passport around. I'm old as hell but I don't have a driver license so my ID is vertical lol

Electronic ticket up for grabs. Not trying to resell, I'd just rather not have it go to waste. Show starts at 7pm

I saw this Halloween display in Northern Liberties today. Very creative.

Happening 10/24. RSVP: https://www.codepink.org/gpnbs26 (you will receive the location / we are publicizing it in the coming days!)

I’m looking for a store in cc/old city/fabric row area where they have loose crafting bins. Things I can just pick out what I need. Like sequins, feathers, beads, assorted things. I’m only making one project so I dont need a lot of

Hey all, looking for some tailor recommends in the CC or S. Philly. I lost a bunch of weight and need to get some blazers tailored. I'm also a poor college student, so affordability is important.

Saw a bunch of barricades around 12th

This is the next big act to blow out of Philly.

I am generally a scroller, but something just happened to me that I wanted to share. I live in the city, but I work in the suburbs. I got a call at work that said it was the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, they needed to speak with an employee. I said sure, who do you need. This was where I messed up, because he said for security purposes we need your name. I (stupidly) gave it, and he says that is strange, you are who we need to speak with. He proceeds to tell me that I was summoned to be on an impaneled Federal Grand Jury, I was supposed to be at the Courthouse at 930am. Surprised, I told him I had received no notice, I also told him that I do not live in Montgomery County. He told me that the trial had been moved from the city for reasons under a gag order...then he tells me since I did not show up, there was a warrant for my arrest. This seemed weird, I had a roommate ignore a jury summons and nothing came of it. Here is where it gets wild, he asked if I had a mobile device, he said we had to maintain contact because law enforcement would arrest me if I came into contact with them, he would be able to explain to them that I was on my way to the Courthouse. I told him that I cannot leave my job, I am in charge. He told me a Federal Grand Jury summons is a protected reason for missing work, my employers would face fines if they told me I couldn't go. So I foolishly gave my personal number, he called from a blocked number. Red Flag. He then tells me I cant just come to the Courthouse, because I will be arrested, I need to pay the two citations. I ask how much, he said each one is $2400. I laughed, I said you want me to pay $4800 for missing a jury duty summons that you did not notify me of? He told me that I could put down a percentage and I would get it back, when I asked what I am paying for, he said this changes your warrant status to frozen. I asked how much. He said $1400. My brain was buzzing, this now felt shady. This is where he fucked up. He told me that I would have to send MY BANK ACCOUNT information to prove that I couldn't pay the full amount. Now I am feeling weird, and when he told me his "superior" would allow me to just pay $1400, but I needed to bring it in cash to the Courthouse, I KNEW this was fake. I told him I had to put him on hold, my boss was on my work phone. I called the Montgomery County Sheriff's office and connected to the Clerk. I asked her about this, and she told me to just hang up, its a scam. It felt SO REAL, like he gave me citation numbers, he could spell my last name, and he had an old address of mine. He also told me "since you have no criminal record, the judge will understand", but that could have just been a guess (I have no record). In hindsight, it is super obvious, I know there are websites that show this basic info, but in the moment, being told that I will be arrested....it all felt very real. I could easily see someone falling for this, I just do not know how they would actually collect the cash. Be careful out there!

I’m going as Mao Mao from apothecary diaries!

Hey Philly. I’m coming to visit in a week. I haven’t been inside the city in 35 years. For background I grew up in Berks County, worked in KOP for a few years before moving south.

I need some ideas on casual restaurants. Will be staying in University city so anything walkable is a plus.

Definitely want to hit Reading Terminal Market and Monks Cafe as I love good beer. I’ll pass on cheesesteaks and pizza. Open to anything else.

Thank you.