This is a 4.5. I give the 4 star to draw attention and trust this is def a very close 5…read more D/L app and book 2 hours. Trust the process. There is no one to change over from one hour to the next. So bring wipes. The trash was cleaned so perhaps someone does come. Not dirty but nobody came between our session and the next. Heavy cameras monitoring entire room and front area. There is a bathroom on the pingpong side. Friend said it was solid. "Wave technology" to go through to other rooms and sections/ It's a really cute vibe. Complete with disco light and dim features. Bare floors and just one mat, our cooler leaked... nothing to wipe up. I think about rainy snowy days in slick wet floor. Something to think about. Coaster or other beverage placements would be nice. I can see that pressed cardboard quickly deteriorating after a few condescending drinks. We used the tray in the fridge but then everyone's drink got mixed up sitting together. Also, nowhere to put the triangle. If you set up the Jenga, you definitely lose more counter/ table space. Still no coasters. Bring wipes in case I'm right and they don't clean between reservations. The clutch that failed... music. There is a way to connect (Bluetooth button on wall by light switch) but it would connect then unconnect. We tried different phones and same thing. If the other area has Bluetooth, maybe name them differently--- we tried all and nothing worked. Idk if the tv can cast but even that panel didn't respond as expected. So the tv stayed on Getty images of people playing pool and the logo. Tried AI / part time chat option but that didn't work either. They can't help after normal biz hours and whomever was helping remote, probably not in time zone. We were 530-630p on a Thurs figured regular hours for help, nope. I HIGHLY recommend 2 hr blocks. They said it and we didn't recognize. 2 hrs, bring a speaker (we did) just in case the bt acts up on you. It's at the corner of 4th and chestnut across from the Bourse theater. Grab food at Oh Brother on Market. I'll come back. Download app for better experience but not sure if it'll fix your audio/video issues. Le sigh.

Finally, we now have a great place to play table tennis (ping-pong) in Philadelphia!…read more PingPod is a great concept. A place where you can have fun, meet others, and of course, be active. Table tennis is a very popular sport worldwide. I'm really happy that is catching on here in the US. PingPod has a variety of very reasonable price points to suit your recreational needs. They are open 24 hours! Members have an electronic access key to enter whenever they like. There are about 3 tables, and another table that has a robot server. There are plenty of balls at each table, and a ball catching net that assists in picking up the balls. I can't wait to go back. I totally need to improve my skills, Lol!

I took a clay handbuilding class here with Antea and really enjoyed it! The instructor was super…read moregenuine and fun and it was a very informative and relaxing experience. I love that the model is to teach students new techniques each week but let them create whatever they want. I was creatively deprived before I took this series and it immediately made me happier to have this outlet each week. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to try something new and plan to be back for another class in the fall.

Dual location review: Fairmount and Queen Village…read more Philly Art Center has been part of my daughter's life since 4 years old (almost 10 now). I called the Art Center in Fairmount (it was only one location at that point) and spoke to Ms. Jill, explained that my daughter was a new 4 and I was concerned about leaving her. She nicely told me get over it and I would be fine (of course she didn't say that), she reassured me that she would be safe and have fun..after the first class, my daughter was hooked; it doesn't hurt that they get to color on the mirrors in the studio. Throughout the years my daughter has taken numerous classes at the Fairmount and Queen Village Centers, in addition to "Date Night", which you drop your child off for a couple hours and pick them up, I believe around 10pm; they feed them, they go to the gym, and of course do art. Not only are they doing art, the children learn about artists and how and why things are done. I believe the regular classes were about 90 minutes for children. There are general art classes but most of them have a theme or time period that they focus on; one of her favorite classes was pottery. Numerous adult classes and birthday parties are also offered. Recently my daughter started back at the Art Center for drop-in camp. Seeing Ms. Jill for the first time in years was the highlight of our day. While she is the owner, she is fully invested in the children and it shows by how much my daughter loves her! For camp, the campers get creative so it is recommended your child comes in play clothes and sneakers because the do go to the park; before-care and after-care is available. Over the years, due to scheduling conflicts we were unable to attend regularly, but anytime I hear someone talk about their children loving art, I always recommended the Art Center! Ms. Jill and her staff are amazing, now with an addition location in Cherry Hill, NJ! You go girl!!!

Quite a nice, upscale, city playground. Snuck into quiet Delancey Street. Slightly more bustling…read moreand active then nearby 'Three Bears' playground which I personally find to be #1 in the area. This is good though.

I've been training with Josh Vogel since 2004. We climbed the ranks together and he's a good…read morefriend. He's a brilliant Jiujitsu mind who is constantly learning and evolving. His teaching style is methodical, detail oriented, and easy to follow. JV cares deeply for his students and works hard to help them in their journey. As a black belt myself, I still seek out JV for advice and instruction. I always learn something new. I've known Angie almost as long as her husband and have been fortunate to have trained with her for close to a decade. She has really come into her own as both a student and instructor. She brings a caring almost BJJ mom approach to her teaching and focuses heavily on her students' development. She's also a solid practitioner and I always learn something when training with her. The space is beautiful and I believe they're going to have an excellent, open, and supportive culture there. You're in good hands when your training with the Vogels. Godspeed my friends.

I found this gym on Reddit and it was well worth it. They are the only Jiu Jitsu dojo in the Philly…read morearea to do free open mats frequently and you can have the first week free. The first Friday of the month is also a time to drop in for free. I looked for so many dojos in Philly and this one was very welcoming. It's truly beautiful inside. Super clean. 2 showered. Many changing rooms. So much clothes and merch you can buy. Clean mats and nice people. It's right off the train about a block off the L. It's in a good neighborhood :) come through! I come for free often as a student who can't yet afford to pay for training. So this place helps me keep my bjj learning continuing for free. I love it here!

Update: the deadline given to me in the response comment was the end of the day today, and yet they…read morestill suspended my account this morning. They are gaslighting me trying to make it seem like this was my fault, when they clearly went back on their word. No integrity whatsoever, and a slap in the face to working parents trying to do the best for their kids. I emailed this gym to request a payment extension because I am a single parent with limited income. They informed me that the sign up form outlines when payment is due, which I had accepted and therefore I planned to just find a way to pay because I want my daughter to remain in the class. I'm not a cheapskate nor trying to get out of paying for anything, I just had misread the form and thought I'd try to see if they were willing to work with me. The email said I have by the end of the day the following day to pay. Then, the following day at 9:30 am, I get an email saying that they already suspended my account. So much for giving me til the end of the day to make the payment happen. I find that to be so rude and disheartening, but I guess that's what happens when a company cares more about making money than it's community. Lesson learned.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE AND THE INSTRUCTORS! I took an adult gymnastics class in February to…read morerelease my inner child and it was so much fun! The instructors were extremely supportive and helpful. I will definitely take the class series again in the fall! I highly recommend.

Excellent program! We originally chose PCA due to Chinese immersion, location, reasonable pricing…read moreand no wait list at the time. It was just opening when we signed up my son and felt good about the overall mission. It's been a wonderful experience - very caring teachers and administrators - Dale is super responsive and cares about every detail. Very thorough updates and I'm always updated on weekly educational themes and goals. So grateful for this school!

Unique philosophy offering Mandarin immersion and a Montessori curriculum - the only one of its…read morekind in the Philadelphia area. We signed up our son from the moment they opened, and after a year and a half he went from speaking zero Mandarin to fully conversational - and we only speak English at home. Intimate environment is a plus for those seeking personalized attention. They did everything they could to open safely during the pandemic, and took all necessary precautions so they could remain open. We recommend PCA 100%!