Secret Philly Laundromat Serves Up More Than Just Soap Bubbles

In the 1920s, speakeasies were hidden bars that had silky feathers, flasks, and long, skinny cigarettes dangling from scarlet-painted lips. Today, they have Yelp Reviews.

During the Prohibition era, the manufacturing, sales, and bootlegging of alcohol became illegal throughout the United States. The period spanned from 1920-1933, when previously federal law had never restricted alcohol.

Naturally, people came up with a sneaky solution. Continue reading

About Hidden Nightlife in Philly

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This photo I took of the Philadelphia skyline shows the city never stops shining.

A day in the life of most teenagers consists of…planning the night’s activities. Most of which involve pregaming, grinding in fraternity basements and making out with strangers. But then something happens. Teens become of legal age to drink, and realize there’s more to life than watered down Natty Ice in red SOLO cups. Continue reading