Your Guide to August 2025 in Philly
Philly’s still packed with summer fun this month, so we’ve curated a list of ways to enjoy water activities, eat fancy hoagies and catch film festivals. In this episode you’ll also hear about the Philly Book Store Crawl, how to get cheap tickets to see our Super Bowl champion Eagles, the restaurant serving fluffy ricotta filled pancakes and a cloud watching class. For even more tips on how to make the most of July in Philly, check out Hey Philly’s take on what to do this month.
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