congratulations on all the "parker is right to not push back against trump" stans on your "fell for it again" award

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notify you that the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice intends to send

election monitors to Philadelphia, Allegheny, Luzerne, and Lehigh in your state on November 3, 2026.

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Founded by William Penn on October 27th, 1682.

Go Birds!

I have been venting to my therapist today about feelings of isolation and a severe lack of friendship and sense of community in my life, and I was a bit taken aback during therapy today that my therapist suggested joining a church, but more specifically a Unitarian church, and he linked me a bunch of webpages for Philadelphia's First Unitarian Church. My therapist said it's something that's had a lot of spiritual and communal benefits for him, and he thought I should consider checking out because he found Unitarians to be very welcoming and non-dogmatic, but especially friendly to LGBTQ people (I am nonbinary and asexual).

Does anyone know anything about them? Their website looks like they have a lot of regular events and services. I had never considered joining a church as a way to meet people or have community. I was raised Catholic as a kid but I don't remember much besides my parents telling me it was just something I had to do on top of school. My family and myself eventually became atheist, and that's another reason my therapist suggested checking it out (he said Unitarians are pretty welcoming to atheist folk and he had a similar experience being raised Catholic and then becoming atheist).

Edit: I made a mistake. My therapist linked me the Germantown Unitarian Church, not the first church of Philadelphia

What's the weirdest or most unhinged thing you've ever seen a pigeon do in Philly?

I'm talking pigeons starting fights, stealing food, doing weird shit, just being absolute menaces.

We're making a little game based in Philly and thought it'd be fun to hear some actual pigeon stories from people around the city. I feel like you guys have probably seen some ridiculous stuff.

So let's hear it. What's the craziest thing you've seen a pigeon do?

Let us know the concerts you're attending for this month!

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Need suggestions on what concerts you should check out this this month? Philly Music Link will be doing monthly recommendations and playlists so people can discover some shows.

So 10am appt for oil and tire rotation on my vehicle. Pretty standard stuff. I'm still sitting here after what should have been max 2.5 hr service. The tech goes to lunch and the car is sitting in a corner of the shop half done. Doesn't say a word to anyone on the floor or anyone up front. Two techs to complete simple service. 4 hours to complete a simple service. Been here before with the car but nothing ever like this.

Some dickhead got my catalytic converter this weekend on my work van. Anyone know any good shops that won't rape me for a downstream cat?

Looking for recommendations to host a “Thanksgiving” meal that’s not a Turkey and sides. We’ll already have had thanksgiving on Thursday and this isn’t til over the weekend. I’m thinking like a butternut squash lasagna or something along those lines. Probably about 12 people. Would love some recommendations!

Saw this little origami decoration on its sign. Unsure if there’s any deeper significance intended, but I imagine it was just someone conveying a bit of love.

We’re updating the radiator covers in our South Philly rowhome. Can’t seem to find covers that are matching up to sizes offered online. Have been on Google, Wayfair, Amazon, Walmart, and HD.

Is there a secret or a recommendation for finding these covers so they kinda match the size of the radiator?

Many thanks in advance to all our neighbors!

Still down for me, anyone else? Anyone got a man on the inside with the scoop?

Any idea? Nae service since about 6am that I can tell up in Fishtown at least.

It was announced on Instagram this morning... The location in U. City will remain open.

*Hollenback Building