Philadelphia

[MDS]

sarcones deli...the bakery is further south and still there

angelos is great, their pizza is bonkers

[ice grillin you]

The Athletic did a write up of each 2026 World Cup host city...this is phillys

Philadelphia

Venue: Lincoln Financial Field is home to the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, but its first event upon opening in 2003 was a friendly between Manchester United and Barcelona, so soccer is very much a part of its history. With a capacity of just under 70,000, "The Linc" has also hosted everything from Copa America Centenario matches to the CONCACAF Gold Cup and a number of other club and USMNT/USWNT friendlies over the years.

Why Philadelphia? Once the nation's capital, Philly is rich with history and arguably the most passionate sports fans in the country. The city has regularly hosted massive events and its geographical location (40 million people are within 150 miles of the city — the most of any in the U.S.) relatively close to fellow hosts Toronto, NY/NJ and Boston creates a nice hub for teams and fans. But the timing of this World Cup couldn't be more perfect for a celebration in the city. Philadelphia likes to call itself the "birthplace of America" and 2026 will mark the U.S.'s 250th anniversary, so it will pretty much be parties on top of parties in the city of brotherly love that year. 

Transportation/infrastructure: Lincoln Financial Field is located in South Philadelphia's stadium complex, which features dedicated public transportation stops and food/entertainment options. Driving in from outside of the city will be a nightmare, but once fans arrive, they can gorge themselves on cheesesteaks and crab fries, so the experience should balance out.

What needs to be done? Polish the Rocky statue? Add a few lanes to the Schuylkill expressway? Launch a public service campaign to alert foreign visitors to the existence of Gritty? Maybe. Otherwise, Philadelphia is ready.

Fun fact: Philadelphia has over 4,000 murals spread out across the city.

[PhillyPhreak54]

https://twitter.com/streetsdept/status/1559352936911732739 21&t=yXV-HMY-xyDf4AVDuw2HIg

[PhillyPhreak54]

He seems nice

https://twitter.com/imposter_edits/status/1565500907227340807 21&t=9P4k-5co8sGCUHH56xyZ9Q

[phattymatty]

https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/philadelphia-chicken-man-alexander-tominsky

[SD]

Saw this on a show on ID a few years ago and have always wondered the story behind it. Not sure why they're waiting to release the boys name but it says a prominent Philadelphia family

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/investigators/philadelphia-police-to-reveal-identity-of-boy-in-the-box-next-week-sources-say/3438944/?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_PHBrand

[QB Eagles]

It's a prominent Delaware County family of the 1950s. Unless it's Du Pont, it's probably not going to ring any bells.

[SD]

It's a prominent Delaware County family of the 1950s. Unless it's Du Pont, it's probably not going to ring any bells.

I can't recall who it was on here but someone worked on the H.H. Holmes exhumation. I watched all the docs with his great great grandson. The updated story I read said possible criminal charges. I can't imagine anyone involved with his death is still alive but this is all really intriguing.

[SD]

Saw this on a show on ID a few years ago and have always wondered the story behind it. Not sure why they're waiting to release the boys name but it says a prominent Philadelphia family

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/investigators/philadelphia-police-to-reveal-identity-of-boy-in-the-box-next-week-sources-say/3438944/?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_PHBrand

Joseph Augustus Zarelli. Born January 13, 1953. Kid was 4. West Philadelphia born and raised. Live pc on now

[Geowhizzer]

End of an era.

https://twitter.com/_piccone/status/1605708571240538113

[PhillyPhreak54]

Made sure I watched it tonight.

All class by Jim

[SD]

Jim Gardner and Action news changed news reporting around the world. True story.

[SD]

Even funnier today

https://twitter.com/vmudream/status/1034247673883385856 46&t=K3ne5mS87xCNalS00m4BgA

[ice grillin you]

never ever gets old....only thing i wish they did differently was not make so many quick edits

[MDS]

whats amazing is how great the video and how well it plays despite it being specifically made for the philly subreddit and is full of inside references to them