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Posts by The Free Pretzel

A raccoon sits atop a wooden fence. A brick townhouse is behind it.

A raccoon sits atop a wooden fence. A brick townhouse is behind it.

Strike “Best Thing to Happen to City” per Raccoon

9 months ago 2 2 0 0
A pile of household garbage sits against a fence on a sidewalk.

A pile of household garbage sits against a fence on a sidewalk.

Trash-City Smells of Unrest, Trash

9 months ago 0 1 0 0
A distant shot of the boathouses on Boathouse Row, on the schuykill river. It's dusk. The houses are lined with lights that reflect in the river, and everything has a reddish glow.

A distant shot of the boathouses on Boathouse Row, on the schuykill river. It's dusk. The houses are lined with lights that reflect in the river, and everything has a reddish glow.

Boathouse Row Glows 'Lamb's Blood' Red For Passover

1 year ago 1 2 0 0
The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl parade. Huge crowds gather around a truck driving a parade float with the football team on it.

The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl parade. Huge crowds gather around a truck driving a parade float with the football team on it.

Siriani Drives Like Asshole

1 year ago 3 2 0 0
A group of fans of the Philadelphia Eagles cheering in the stands

A group of fans of the Philadelphia Eagles cheering in the stands

Eagles Fans Still Unsure of Team’s Chances

1 year ago 4 2 0 0

Eagles to Wait at Least Two Weeks to Fire Sirianni

1 year ago 4 1 0 0

$1.5b Check to Dim Sum Garden Bounces

1 year ago 3 2 0 0
A "Road Work Ahead" street sign is wedged into a home's window well. Other construction materials appear around it on the side walk.

A "Road Work Ahead" street sign is wedged into a home's window well. Other construction materials appear around it on the side walk.

Grad Hospital Resident Attempts To Fool PennDOT Into Renovating Basement

1 year ago 3 2 0 0

(guys seeing Superman walking towards them)
it's a dog!
it's a car!!

1 year ago 655 120 3 2
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"I love all my children equally."
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"I don't care much for Gob."

1 year ago 1 1 0 0
Two potted shrubs flank the doorway of a city home. One is green and lush. The other is dry and on deaths door.

Two potted shrubs flank the doorway of a city home. One is green and lush. The other is dry and on deaths door.

21st Street Homeowner Names Plants After Two Children But 'Doesn't Have A Favorite'

1 year ago 4 2 1 0
Above the awning for a Manhattan Bagel is a sign advertising a salon. It says "Straight Razor Shaves," among other services.

Above the awning for a Manhattan Bagel is a sign advertising a salon. It says "Straight Razor Shaves," among other services.

Rittenhouse Square Manhattan Bagel Now Making Mysterious Meat Pies

1 year ago 1 2 0 0
A hazy day in Philly. The upper part of the skyline is almost completely grayed-out with haze.

A hazy day in Philly. The upper part of the skyline is almost completely grayed-out with haze.

Philly Skyline Haze Themed To Celebrate Sixers

1 year ago 2 2 0 0
A SEPTA van parked in a busy city bike lane with a fire hydrant like a foot away.

A SEPTA van parked in a busy city bike lane with a fire hydrant like a foot away.

Triple Threat? SEPTA Parked In Bike Lane Blocking Hydrant

1 year ago 7 3 0 0
a photo of "the slap" that happened at the Oscars, where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock live on TV.

a photo of "the slap" that happened at the Oscars, where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock live on TV.

Chris Rock, Shamed, Moves to Philadelphia To Live With Rich Aunt, Uncle, Carlton

1 year ago 2 2 0 0
Two trucks and several vans completely block the side of the street for cyclists to use. Three are directly in the bike lane and at least one is parked at the curb.

Two trucks and several vans completely block the side of the street for cyclists to use. Three are directly in the bike lane and at least one is parked at the curb.

Trucks Parked To Shield Washington Ave Bike Lane From Parked Cars

1 year ago 1 1 0 0
Quote Tweet from a couple years ago. The quoted tweet is from NBC10 Philadelphia. It says: "If you see something dirty while riding on @Septa, you can now report it right from your phone: (url is posted here)

The Free Pretzel headline reads: SEPTA Website Unprepared For Record-Breaking Volume

Quote Tweet from a couple years ago. The quoted tweet is from NBC10 Philadelphia. It says: "If you see something dirty while riding on @Septa, you can now report it right from your phone: (url is posted here) The Free Pretzel headline reads: SEPTA Website Unprepared For Record-Breaking Volume

Throwback to when I tweeted things.

1 year ago 0 1 0 0
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It is now illegal to stop in bike lanes in Philly Mayor Parker signed the law on Wednesday.

Stopped Cars Banned From Bike Lane, Moving Cars Next?

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1 year ago 5 2 0 1
Basketball player Ben Simmons in his Nets jersey on the court

Basketball player Ben Simmons in his Nets jersey on the court

Wells Fargo Center Regretful 'Duracell Free Loose AA Battery Night' Lands On Ben Simmons Return

1 year ago 2 2 0 0
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A large blue tarp covers the lower half of a building under construction. Spraypainted in white is "Lets go Philly"

A large blue tarp covers the lower half of a building under construction. Spraypainted in white is "Lets go Philly"

In Depth: South Philly Sixers Facility Lacking

1 year ago 1 1 0 0

Parking At Risk of 50 Farthing Ticket

1 year ago 2 2 0 0
closeup of a mourning dove in a nest sitting in a chestnut tree's branches

closeup of a mourning dove in a nest sitting in a chestnut tree's branches

New Neighbor Won't Shut Up

1 year ago 0 0 0 0
The bottom part of a kitchen cabinet sits by itself in a side street parking space.

The bottom part of a kitchen cabinet sits by itself in a side street parking space.

South Philly Parking For The Low Cost Of Your Silverware Storage

1 year ago 12 4 0 0
A closeup of a fresh concrete panel with the "cool S" scratched into it

A closeup of a fresh concrete panel with the "cool S" scratched into it

Breaking: Copycat Artist Jacked Your 7th Grade Tag

1 year ago 13 3 0 0
A large Labradoodle sits casually with its head out the passenger side car window, in traffic.

A large Labradoodle sits casually with its head out the passenger side car window, in traffic.

Judgmental Passenger Saw You Change Lanes Without Signaling

1 year ago 0 1 0 0
Entryway to the subway with a digital schedule display, but it's just a bunch of code nonsense: [3793349.867183] drop_caches

Entryway to the subway with a digital schedule display, but it's just a bunch of code nonsense: [3793349.867183] drop_caches

Subway Schedule Newly Tied To Crypto Market

1 year ago 1 1 0 0
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A huge pile of dirt, about as tall as a house, in a construction zone. In the foreground is a Philly street with a car driving down

A huge pile of dirt, about as tall as a house, in a construction zone. In the foreground is a Philly street with a car driving down

Large Family Of Ants Ruining Neighborhood

1 year ago 1 1 0 0
Hydraulic lift outside of a building that is covered in graffiti and various stickers. Just covered in them

Hydraulic lift outside of a building that is covered in graffiti and various stickers. Just covered in them

Hydraulic Lift Has Been Places, Man

1 year ago 1 1 0 0
Map of Philadelphia's Market-Frankford subway line showing a dozen stops. At two of the stops, "Drugs!!!" is written. Next to the Spring Garden stop, "Only one drug set :( " is written.

Map of Philadelphia's Market-Frankford subway line showing a dozen stops. At two of the stops, "Drugs!!!" is written. Next to the Spring Garden stop, "Only one drug set :( " is written.

War On Drugs Successfully Reduces Spring Garden to 'Only One Drug Set'

1 year ago 2 0 0 0