July 2, 2014
It’s hot out there. As more city pools are starting to open, more residents get a chance to cool off. Reader Alex Lewis snapped this photo right before the Kingsessing Pool (49th & Kingsessing) opened for the season last Friday. “As you can see, I wasn’t the only one eager to cool off on a hot summer day. I live just a few blocks from the pool and it’s a joy to have it finally be available, especially as the temperature only seems to rising every day,” Alex writes.
Check this post to find a neighborhood pool or spray ground in your area.
June 15, 2014
We are wishing a Happy Fathers Day to all West Philly dads and hope you’re enjoying this beautiful day in Philadelphia. Here’s a photo of a gorgeous rose bush near 48th and Warrington, taken by our reader Cindy Miller.
April 19, 2014
We’re starting to be convinced that Spring has sprung in the hood. Throw a #westphillylocal on your Instagram photos to get them on the site (in the right hand column). Happy holidays y’all!
March 25, 2014
Sometimes we get caught up in our own stuff that we miss interesting little details that abound in this part of the city. We spotted this cool horse-head post while walking around the hood. Can you guess where it is?
January 22, 2014
The snow emergency declared by the city of Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon will remain in effect until 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Please avoid parking on snow emergency routes until that time. If you did park on one of the emergency routes and your car has been towed please call 215-686-SNOW to find out where it is. More information on snow emergency routes can be found here.
And here are a couple of beautiful photos of The Woodlands Cemetery during yesterday’s snowstorm taken by West Philly Local reader Katy. You can check out more photos here.
January 21, 2014
West Philly Local reader D.W. sent over this photo with the following comment: “It seems like someone had the right idea as I pulled into my parking spot after a 4 hour commute that normally takes one hour thanks to the heavy traffic. Should have packed the skis this morning.”
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