I moved to Philly three years ago and I have meet the most people through:

1. Manayunk Sport and Social and Philadelphia Sport and Social. They have darts, dodgeball, and other not so "sporty" sports, but they do also have football, basketball, and softball, plus numerous other events. They both have websites so you can see which one is best for you, or you can just join both like I did.

2. Not sure if you like animals, but I volunteer at the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society. It's a very easy group to get started with, and I have meet the best people while helping animals. You can learn more about PAWS here: www.phillypaws.org. You can PM me with any questions and I would be more than willing to help you!

3. Volunteering at my Pretzel Park, which happens to have a dog run, but is a nice park none the less. And I also hang out at Gorgas Park a lot--really cool community events there. Spring Into Your Park is April 26. Go to a park and get involved, you'll be sure to meet people.

You can also check out meetups.com. Never used it myself, but some people swear by it.

I hope my suggestions help. I really, really love living in Roxborough, and I hope you love Philly too.

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Thanks a lot for this! This is really helpful. I'll be sure to check out the sport and social clubs--that seems to be the best place to start.

Hi there,

My boyfriend and I recently moved to Roxborough also; from Richmond, VA. We have also found it real hard to meet people.

Have you had any luck yet?

Not really. We're hoping to be able to join a kickball league in Manayunk. Just recreational so we can get out and meet people and possibly work up a little sweat at the same time.

Interested?

Hey, haha I live in Roxborough with my girlfriend and don't really know anyone either. Im in the sports and social club, and definitely met people through there. All of us roxborough people should meet up one day.

my gf and I would be up for that. we don't know many people around the area socially either and I've had my place for 2+ years.

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it has been five years in east falls and still no friends for pushpaw

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Okay...I'm going to go out on a limb and say that I am willing to organize something. Perhaps a PhillyBlog users/couples with no friends (haha) gathering the weekend of the bike race is in order?

a keyboard party?

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I really hope you're joking...I just figured since we're all in the same boat, it'd be fun for everyone to get together at one of the many local bars and have some beers...