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Wawa’s digital-only Drexel store shuts down

Philadelphia’s only “shelfless” Wawa at Drexel University is closing for good, ending the chain’s bold experiment with a fully digital, cashierless format. Locals who got used to ordering by kiosk or app will have to find their hoagie fix elsewhere after January 21, 2026. Despite hopes for faster service and less hassle, the store struggled with shoplifting and panhandling, and Wawa says the digital model just didn’t deliver. With more than a dozen Philly Wawas shuttered in recent years, what do you think this means for the future of convenience stores in our city? #Business #LocalBusiness #Philadelphia

🚨Missing Person Alert Robert “Bob” Joseph Crean, age 45, was last seen on October 26, 2025, at the NJ PATCO Speedline, a rapid transit route operated by the Port Authority Transit Corporation connecting Philadelphia, PA, with Lindenwold in Camden County, New Jersey. At the time, he was reportedly heading toward Philadelphia when he disappeared. Robert is approximately 5’11” tall and weighs around 170 pounds. He has gray hair that is shoulder-length, typically worn in a ponytail, with slight balding on the top, and blue eyes. He may have a beard and mustache with partial gray facial hair. When last seen, Robert was wearing a Polo shirt, blue jeans, a black Carhartt zip-up hoodie, and a black winter jacket. He is currently struggling with alcohol addiction and unemployment and may be among the homeless population in Philadelphia. If you have any further information, please contact the Cherry Hill Police Department at 856-665-1200. 🙏📞 #MissingPerson #MissingPersons #HomelessCrisis #Homeless #Philadelphia #RobertCrean

Philly ports get a shipping boom

Major shipping lines Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are rerouting their trans-Atlantic cargo from Baltimore to Philadelphia, bringing a surge of jobs and business to local terminals. This shift comes as Baltimore’s port remains hampered by the Key Bridge collapse, and Philly’s port continues to expand with new cranes and more direct international routes. Local workers, truckers, and businesses are set to benefit, and Philly’s port is now expecting even more growth with new connections to Australia, New Zealand, and Germany. What do you think this means for our region’s economy and traffic? #Business #Industry #Philadelphia

What’s really going on in Philly kitchens?

Finding out that two popular Philly spots—Saffron Indian Kitchen and Scramble Club—were hit with a laundry list of health code violations definitely makes you rethink your next meal out. From missing food safety certificates and improper food storage to evidence of rodents and dirty equipment, these issues go way beyond a simple oversight. It’s a wake-up call for anyone who loves eating local: How much do we really know about what’s happening behind the kitchen doors? Would you keep eating at your favorite place if you saw a report like this? Let’s talk about what standards we expect from our neighborhood restaurants. #Health #BodyHealth #Philadelphia

Shocking health code issues at Ken’s Seafood

Ken’s Seafood Restaurant in Philly’s Chinatown was just hit with a laundry list of health code violations, and the details are eye-opening. Inspectors found everything from raw meats stacked above veggies, to dead cockroaches and mouse droppings in the kitchen and even karaoke rooms. Food was stored on the floor, knives were wedged between tables, and grease coated the equipment. The restaurant now has 30 days to fix these problems or risk losing its health permit. If you’ve eaten here, how does this news make you feel about dining out locally? What changes do you want to see in Philly’s restaurant inspections? #Health #BodyHealth #Philadelphia

TIL Rasheed Wallace was a monster in high school

USA Today once named Rasheed Wallace Player of the Year after leading Philadelphia’s Simon Gratz to a perfect 31-0 season. He averaged 14.8 points, 14.2 rebounds, and 7.2 blocks, all while only playing 19 minutes a game because his team blew everyone out. In one summer-camp game, he reportedly blocked 27 shots. It’s crazy thinking how dominant he was inside back then. And in the NBA, he became one of the first bigs to stretch the floor with 3s and midrange touch. #RasheedWallace #NBALegends #BigMen #Philadelphia #DetroitPistons

A real-life castle in suburban Philly?

There’s a jaw-dropping stone castle hiding in plain sight in Glenside, just outside Philadelphia, and it’s not a theme park or movie set—it’s the real deal. Grey Towers Castle, now the centerpiece of Arcadia University, looks like it belongs in a European fairytale, complete with turrets, stained glass, and grand halls. Locals drive by every day without realizing they’re passing a true Gilded Age masterpiece. Imagine studying for finals in a room where nobility once dined! Have you ever visited or even noticed this castle? What other hidden gems are tucked away in our neighborhoods? #Travel #Philadelphia #HiddenGems

Detroit Edges Philly 111–108, Stays On Top of the East

The Detroit Pistons pulled off a clutch 111–108 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers to keep the No. 1 spot in the East. Cade Cunningham exploded for 26 points and 11 assists, with 17 of those points coming in a vital third quarter. Jalen Duren contributed 21 points and 16 boards, anchoring Detroit’s defense. Despite Tyrese Maxey dropping 33 for Philly, Detroit’s depth and late-game composure made the difference and secured the win. #Pistons #NBA #Detroit #Cunningham #Duren #Sixers #Philadelphia

My Visit to Philadelphia Shocked Me More Than Any City I’ve Been To”

Philly has history, pride, and grit — but it also has a rawness I wasn’t prepared for. On one street, wealthy students from UPenn walked by wearing $200 sneakers. On the next street, I saw open-air drug use in broad daylight. The contrast was so sharp it felt like changing countries every five minutes. When I mentioned this to a local, she sighed and said, “That’s Philly. We’re real here.” But being real shouldn’t mean being forgotten. The city deserves better than this level of inequality — and tourists deserve to see the full picture, not just the Liberty Bell. #Travel #Philadelphia #Inequality

You Know You're From Pennsylvania If You've Heard Some Of These Words

A unique slang word from Pennsylvania is "jawn," used in Philadelphia to refer to almost any object or situation, rhyming with "fawn" or "dawn". Other Pennsylvania-specific terms include "buggy" for a grocery cart, "wooder" for water (especially in the east), "yinz" for "you all" in the west, and "red-up" meaning to tidy up. Unique Pennsylvania Slang Jawn: (Philadelphia): A versatile word that can replace "thing," "person," "place," or "situation". Buggy: A grocery cart, or sometimes a horse-drawn cart used by the Amish. Wooder: A specific pronunciation of "water" commonly heard in the eastern parts of Pennsylvania. Yinz: (Pittsburgh/Western PA): A plural form of "you," as in "you all". Red-up: A phrase meaning to clean or tidy up. Hoagie: The Pennsylvania name for a submarine sandwich. Djeetyet?: A quick, informal way to ask "Did you eat yet?". Needs washed/fixed: A grammatically unique construction where "to be" is omitted, as in "The car needs washed". Dippers: Over-easy eggs, popular in central Pennsylvania, perfect for dipping toast into the runny yolk. Gum band: A rubber band, particularly in the rural areas and Pittsburgh region. Jagoff: (Pittsburgh): An insult meaning a jerk or annoying person. Nebby: (Pittsburgh): Meaning nosy or overly curious, especially about neighbors. State Store: A former term for the government-run stores where alcohol was sold in Pennsylvania. #hometownslang #Philadelphia #nativetongue #Pennsylvania