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How hard is it to get street closure permits in Philly?
Moving? Throwing a block party? In our latest Mystery Shopper column, one Philadelphian finds out how to (temporarily!) keep people from parking on your street.
How Hard is it to Get a Recycling Bin in Philly?
In the latest installment of our Mystery Shopper column, a local student test-drove how easy, or not, it is to take the first step towards recycling.
Is It Easy to Get a Real ID in PA?
In our latest Mystery Shopper installment, a local student test-drove how easy (or not) it is to get a federally approved source of identification.
What the Hybrid?
Phase III of the School District’s back to campus plan launches next week—a colossal effort to give kids eight days of in-person learning. Our Mystery Shopper reviewed how it's going.
Is it as easy to read and work in Philly as it should be?
Our mystery shoppers go online to get a library card and working papers for summer. How simple was it?
Are Indego Bikes the Way to Go in Philly?
Our mystery shopper decided to try pedaling through the city with Indego bike share. How’d it go?
Where’s the Courtesy in “Courtesy Towing?”
The City "courtesy towed" a Philly driver's car. Here, we evaluate the process for getting it back.
Reflections After a Year of Covid
Philadelphians of all stripes share what the past year of pandemic living has taught them—for better and for worse
Citizen Mystery Shopper (Part 16)
What happened when we tried to pay taxes to the Philadelphia Department of Revenue