A week ago, our granddaughter Verona gave us something we’ll never throw away: a handwritten letter. It wasn’t a holiday card. It wasn’t a thank-you note. It was a school assignment — and it turned into a keepsake. As part of a class project, Verona was asked to write a letter to her grandparents asking […]
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In South Philly, there are a lot of ways to measure the holidays—but my favorite has nothing to do with a calendar. Quick Answer: In South Philly, Christmas traditions often mean holiday bakery runs to Termini’s and Isgro’s, seafood and bread stops (including Ippolito’s), the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve, and Midnight
Rideshare accidents in Philadelphia — including Uber, Lyft, delivery-driver crashes, and transit-related injuries — are now part of everyday life across the city, from Center City pickups to airport rideshare lanes to SEPTA and Regional Rail commutes. This hub brings together our most important Philadelphia guides on rideshare accidents, delivery crashes, and public transit injuries
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Snow, ice, uneven sidewalks, SEPTA station hazards, airport drop-off zones, and busy Center City sidewalks put Philadelphians at risk every winter. This hub pulls together your key slip-and-fall and winter hazard guides in one place so you can quickly find the information you need — and get connected with a trusted Philadelphia trial lawyer if
Winter in Philadelphia brings snow, slush, freezing rain—and a surge in slip-and-fall injuries at SEPTA and PATCO train stations. Commuters rushing to work, travelers carrying bags, and families navigating icy platforms face real hazards when station operators fail to keep walkways safe. If you slipped on ice or snow at a train station, here’s what
Delivery vans, rideshare drivers, and gig-economy couriers now dominate Philadelphia’s streets—especially around Market Street, City Hall, and the Center City corridor. With drivers racing to meet tight deadlines, navigating unfamiliar addresses, and relying on their phones for constant updates, pedestrian accidents are increasing at an alarming rate. For a city-wide look at how rideshare and
Philadelphia runs on motion. Uber and Lyft runs between Center City and the airport. DoorDash and Grubhub crowd the curbs near South Philly restaurants. Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and USPS vans weave through tight rowhouse streets. And gig-workers on bikes, scooters, and small cars hustle deliveries across every neighborhood. Philadelphia rideshare delivery gig worker accidents are
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Flying in or out of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in the winter is stressful enough—delays, crowded terminals, and weather worries. But for many travelers, the most dangerous part of the trip isn’t the flight at all. It’s the curb. Between icy sidewalks, cramped pickup zones, and a constant flow of Ubers and Lyfts jockeying for
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Growing up in South Philadelphia meant winter didn’t need mountains or fancy equipment. Experiencing sledding in South Philly was simply about having snow on the ground, a cardboard box, the lid from a metal trash can, or anything slick enough to slide — and you had a sled. Before the Stadium District, or now it
Holiday shopping in Philadelphia is magical — but it also brings crowded sidewalks, wet floors, and winter hazards that cause many Center City slip-and-fall injuries each year. Center City during the holidays has a feel all its own—window displays, packed sidewalks, and that “let’s meet right here” energy that existed long before anyone had a
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