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We answer all kinds of questions, big and small. Whether you're struggling to understand a regional quirk, trying to learn if that local legend is actually true, or wondering whatever happened to, we're here to help. Is Philadelphia Cream Cheese actually from Philadelphia? No. Do Philly’s streets run from hardwood to soft? Yes. What’s the latest with the 1-95 overcap park? Still in progress.
So, what do you want (or need) to know right now? Just ask.
- Many Philly roads have faded or missing lane markings and crosswalks due to a ‘combination’ of factors
- Many street names in Roxborough have a religious link. Here are some of the reasons.
- Ellis Island is better-known, but Philly had its own version with the Washington Avenue Immigration Station
- Who pays when seniors ride SEPTA for free
- Why Peco is still using wood for utility poles