philadelphia

  1. Mrcharwe

    City Vacant and distressed property maps

    I saw another thread about signing up for a site to look for vacant properties and realized people must not know that a lot of major cities track vacant and distressed properties and publish the data for free on their sites. Before we start, I would like to make it clear that you use this very...
  2. Badly Drawn Girl

    Safe places to camp or squat in Philly

    This is a long shot but I'm really up against it. Philly residents or folks who are familiar with the city...are there any good spots you know of either in squats or bandos where I could possibly find a little shelter from the elements without exposing myself to too many other people? I've been...
  3. D

    squatting/finding shit hole to fix up in filthy philly

    Looking for comrades to squat with or find cheap shit house in Philly. Currently staying in Brooklyn but can catch the bus any day. Will be searching for an ideally long term house or building to fix up... set up rain water collection, plant a garden, maybe even invest in a welding set up...
  4. D

    Say I want to squat in Philadelphia

    Where should I go? I'd love to meet other squatters and get a lay of the land, and help with any projects that need being done.
  5. beefbrisket05

    New to philly looking for some chillers

    hellos just moved to philly from oakland am looking for some chillers to hangout with people who like to walk/explore draw etc. hum
  6. mostlyharmless

    hi from Philly! looking to camp somewhere in the general area

    longtime lurker firsttime poster : ) i'm originally from Philadelphia born and raised, but i've spent about 15 years in various cities around the world including 4 consecutive years backpacking and working abroad on a WHV in New Zealand, France, England and Wales when i was in my mid-20s. i went...
  7. Jessie The Skuzz

    Leaving Philly 1st Time Traveler

    Hey guys, I'm from Philly, looking to get out this summer, make friends, do cool stuff, ya know, before I get too old. I'm 32, I've done the homebum gig a few times but never traveled. Looking for a road dog, a friend, no sex, you try it and I'll cut your tiny dick off, haha. Male or female...
  8. beersalt

    reccomendtion on where to kick it in Philly, PA

    Heya, Folks. Anyone got some specific locations in Philly worth checkin' out?? I.e. books shops, coffee shops, bars Anything cool.. Headin' there soon, if anyone's around and wants to jam or somethin'
  9. Tuco616

    New, from almost philly

    im from right outside of philly. tryin to meet some people and maybe go somewhere else!
  10. outskirts

    Philly cracking down on squatters.

    I just saw on the Philly evening news, wanted to give heads up to anyone squatting in Philly. http://6abc.com/squatter-crackdown-after-action-news-investigation/2774292/ Squatter crackdown after Action News Investigation Action News Investigation: Squatter crackdown: Wendy Saltzman reports...
  11. paiche

    I'm new here, Howdy, hey, hola, greetings from Maine

    I was searching online for places for my good friend to hit up and I stumbled on this place. I'm a little shy with online community but I'm giving this a try cuz it looks so kewl and there is so much great info on here. Way to go Matt creator man! Anyway my buddy is walking across the country...
  12. queerarchy

    Looking for a place in Philly

    I'm familiar with West Philly but don't personally know any squatters. I can't afford rent though I have a job.
  13. skuzzlebutt

    everything sux

    hey guys! lame story time... ive been physically and mentally abused all of my life. my pops, all my mates, it's fucked, im fucked. im done with this life, and i need something more fulfilling. i did the homeless thing on and off for about 2 yrs when i was a teenager. always stayed in philly...
  14. OverMyCadaver

    Heading to Philly

    Hey everyone, I'll be in Philly tomorrow but I've never really been out of the north-east. Anyone have some info about the place? What I should be expecting. I'm just backpacking it right now so tent spots or squats would be good. Ways to make money and places to buy beer, etc. All input would...
  15. Frostyfag

    Looking for a squat in Philly

    Hey yall, my bandmates and i have been housed up in Upper Darby trying to sell our van but we're looking for other places to go so we don't over stay our welcome. Does anyone know any squats that would be down to keep us for a few days? 4 kids, 4 packs, 3 well behaved doggos. If this has been...
  16. Gypsybones

    Has any one ridden the East Coast Greenway?

    About to leave Greensboro and head up to philly via the ECG. Has anyone done this or live near it or know anything I should do that is cool around it? Hell, anyone ridding it or want to and can get up and go asap? get at me nurds! check out my travel blog n shit...
  17. Carolineratdog

    Hello! New user from SC

    Im from south carolina and this is my first time using STP. A little about my self: I love old things and history. My favorite music is old time folk, i also like punk metal and experimental music . I enjoy 60s to 80s movies the most but im also highly interested in old silent movies. Ive been...
  18. rusty

    REPOST: Nancy Minus

    Lisa Marie Lopez · June 9 at 7:22pm WARNING. GRAPHIC DETAILS OF RAPE ACCOUNTS. After everything that has happened in the past 24 hours, I am coming out against a serial rapist. a serial abuser. I have made comments here and there about this person harming me, but never went into too much...
  19. Wasabi Peas

    Finally signed up...greetings from Philly

    Hey StP I came across this site one night and I couldn't stop surfing it since so I finally signed up...I haven't raveled in 3 years and I want to get out of phila so bad. I have a decent, hooked up spot in upstate PA and im working on routes to get there at the moment, but cant rush it because...
  20. Crunchy Experience

    First timers from philly

    Hello stp. My friend and i have never done anything like this, but we're taking a plane out to so cal in about a week and gonna roam up the west coast. Looking for cool people to hangout with while we're over there. Also looking for some experienced train hoppers to help us not die when we want...
  21. salxtina

    Advice for madpeople in Philly?

    Hey, so a traveler friend of mine might be homeless in Philly soon. And uh, they're not in consensus reality, they're kinda perma-tripping, hearing things that scare them, talking to themself a lot. So if you know - where are safe(r) places to go, what are the shelters like, etc? I don't want...
  22. D

    Don't go hungry in Philly!

    This great resource map will help keep that tummy full! 1. Search for all needs in one place. There are many dedicated anti-hunger groups working to address these important issues in Philadelphia. This toolkit serves as a way to bring all of their resources together in one comprehensive...
  23. Primitive

    thoughts on philly?

    So i should be outta san jose, ca and start traveling by early january. My plan is to travel all around and hit lots of festivals/shows til i find what i would consider the best spot to lay my head for a while, whether that be after 6 months or a year or two of traveling. Sick of austin, tx...
  24. wizehop

    Featured HitchBOT destroyed in Philadelphia, ending U.S. tour

    http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/hitchbot-destroyed-in-philadelphia-ending-u-s-tour-1.3177098?cmp=rss HitchBOT destroyed in Philadelphia, ending U.S. tour Researchers say Canadian-made hitchhiking robot ruined beyond repair The Associated Press Posted: Aug 01, 2015 8:54 PM ET Last Updated: Aug...
  25. Art101

    Major Amtrak derail In Philly

    .Woke up to this this morning.Im wondering if it was a bad switch and it is right around the area of a switch and a spur track.You cant even tell the first car beside a pile of mangled steel.Rough night in Philly for sure sadly and amazingly only 6 died.Just do a search for Amtrak derailment.
  26. Preacher

    May 9: Philly- Old Man Savage, Citadel & BSR at Hot Shots

    Saturday, May 9 at 8:00pm Hot Shots Bar & Grill 500 Gateway Blvd, Westville, New Jersey 08093 No Cover & Free Parking Citadel https://www.facebook.com/TheeCitadel and their ITunes page for a preview https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/f-*k-everyone-single/id963093842 Old Man Savage...
  27. Waya anisitsune

    News & Blogs Citadel playing live in northeast philly - no cover!!!!!!

    This Sunday March 1, Rock Titan is filming and producing its 1st Official Music Videos for Citadel and Laura Cheadle all day long at Bullshooters in North Philadelphia! If you'd like to be in the audience for these amazing events come on out! Hopefully this is the first of many Official Music...
  28. joeycalzone

    Anyone near Philly wanna make a trip to Centralia?

    http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centralia,_Pennsylvania Its about 120 miles from Philly should take 5-6 days round trip!
  29. joeycalzone

    Gainesville Fl to Philly June 9th

    Heading up the coast was gonna leave by my self but I figured I'd put this up. I play banjo and it would be cool to travel with another musician/ s. I smoke and drink but thats about it. Just be cool and maybe we could meet up somewhere. Im heading up the coast with no time limit and will be...
  30. nomadlisa

    Hope I am doing this right but looking for an open in philly....

    Haven't been in center city proper since like the days of 5005 but just wondering if anyone could give me a heads up of somewhere the locals would be friendly to an old punk kid on bicycle tour across America crashing for a few days ... I have a summer job in Rhinebeck starting may 12 but it's...
  31. Matt Derrick

    Video Video: Crimson Ghosts - Philly 2007

  32. zapporra

    new guy [currently] in Philly here

    Hey, guys! You can call me zapporra. I'm sorta new to long-term travel, but I've done a few crazy things in my life and lived in various parts of the states. Presently I'm planning to go on a long-term walking, hitchhiking trip beginning in June. I've hitched short distances before, but don't...
  33. Matt Derrick

    [Jul 21, 2013] Philly Punx Picnic (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

    Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/381599785279541/ Wrap up the weekend with one more show at the Millcreek. A solid mix of crusty punx and LIVE Punk Rock Karaoke with some great prizes. (A) TRUTH anarcho-crust punx from Brooklyn...
  34. P

    Philly punx picnic 2013 July 18-21

    was kinda surprised this wasn't posted already... http://phillypunxpicnic.blogspot.com/p/july.html follow link for more info
  35. Crack Rock Savior

    This Is Hardcore Fest 2013 (August 8-11, Philadelphia, Pa)

    So, is anyone heading out to this? It's 4 days of the best hardcore bands in the world! I'll be there Saturday, August 10th! http://www.thisishardcorefest.com/ his Is Hardcore 2013 lineup Thursday August 8th at the Electric Factory Kid Dynamite Kill Your Idols Black Train Jack BoysetsFire (no...
  36. Maryy

    [Mar 26, 2013] Pop Punk Show! (Philadelphia, PA,)

    Outer Spaces Chester Endersby Gwazda Joyride Sourpatch Bascom Cayetana @ wolf cycles in Philadelphia! Can't wait to see Sourpatch!
  37. Soldat222

    New from Philly

    Whats up? Im new to this from Philly, though for the next couple months I am living out in Central PA. Anyway, I'm mainly looking to squat and hop freight around the country sometime and wanna meet some people who can show me the ropes so I dont get myself killed or some shit. I've been an...
  38. VomitIsJustSkimMilk

    Philly Squat Project. Let's make an affinity group!

    Vomit here, I know that in the past a few of us have expressed interest in starting a squat in the city of Brotherly Love. I'm currently working and saving some skrillah in Grand Junction, CO. I should have a thousand clams to put toward this project. I'm thinking late spring early summer...
  39. bryanpaul

    [Mar 17, 2012] St. Patrick's Day with Mischief Brew, Far From Finished, and... (Philadelphia, PA)

    Spend St. Patrick's Day with Mischief Brew, Far From Finished, and The Brood. $10, 21+ 7-10 pm. You can get advanced tickets here: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4325085 MISCHIEF BREW - While not a Celtic-Punk band, we can see the stylistic...
  40. Otto the anarchist

    [Sep 7, 2011] A CALL TO ACTION SEPTEMBER 7TH & 8TH, 2011 – THE HYDRAULIC... (Philadelphia, PA)

    A CALL TO ACTION SEPTEMBER 7TH & 8TH, 2011 – THE HYDRAULIC FRACTURING INDUSTRY CONVERGES ON PHILLIDELPHIA & SO DO WE. The Marcellus Shale Coalition, a powerful gas industry lobbying group, is staging a major conference in Philadelphia on Sept. 7th and 8th. CEOs from Chesapeake Energy, Range...
  41. j2p

    philly

    ok, i am introducing myself and i'm all about squatting in philly. i want to set up or work within a squat network which works to serve the diverse and resilient local populace. if you are in phi. i want for you to touch with me. and when i say set up ... i mean organized in solidarity and purpose.
  42. Bibritt

    Philly Squats

    Im heading to philly to squat there , does anyone know any areas where such things can be found ,
  43. TEASTROY

    Philly present and past squatters

    If anyone in the 215 area has ever or is currently squatting, I'd like to meet up and go over some things. Pretty knowledgeable about the situation, but have always felt better hearing it from a human rather a book/ internet. Thanks.
  44. P

    Leaving Philly

    hey all my names jim from pennsylvania...anyway i'm aiming to walk/freight hop towards the west coast, washington maybe with detours to the south, right now im in philly for st. patricks day and hoping to leave within a day or two, anyone in philly heading west or south that would like a...
  45. outskirts

    Philly Greyhound Station

    Philly's Greyhound bus terminal recently started checking everyone hanging around in the terminal for bus tickets. Still OK to use the restroom there, but if your there just to get out of the cold they will now kick you out... Bastards! I've been catching my bus back to Jersey from here for...
  46. Gypsymouse

    The Wooden Shoe (Philly)

    Real cool bookstore! Anyone every been there?
  47. Loseralan

    Greetings form Philadelphia

    Hello all, I'm alan, a dumpster diving, test study taking, scraggly scrounger from Philadelphia. Came across StP not too long ago, lurked for a while, seems pretty chill. After the holiday shite I'll be heading down to Florida, might go to the rainbow gathering. Then I'll be holding up in KY...
  48. twinwirehangovers

    hello from philly - heading to newfoundland canada

    hello all! my name is mary. // just looking for someone to hitch north up the east coast with as soon as possible. I'm pretty open and down for anything really, just enjoy good company.
  49. TEASTROY

    hows it goooo from PHILLY//.. (bmore)

    hey whatsuppup, my names dan, my friends call me yago.. baltimore resident but currently staying in in philly till nov, phillys such a good place, i dont like bmore to much anymore, .. i plan to travel to FL for the winter and try to do some wwoofin, im always down for new ppl and new...