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An Expert's Guide to Dating in Philly

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It’s Valentine’s Day – the annual day of love and romance. But not all of us have someone to smooch on. So, if you’re looking to meet someone or find love, we’re here to help. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Nada Rifai, a certified life coach and professional matchmaker in Philly, about the best local places to put yourself out there and find your next date.

Nada’s recommendations:

  • Popular apps: Hinge; Bumble; Feeld
  • Speed dating: City Swoon 
  • Happy hours: The Goat; Loch Bar; Harp & Crown; Vinyl; Pearl & Mary Oyster Bar; Continental; LMNO; Lucha Cartel; Double Knot
  • Queer-oriented events and groups: Stir (happy hour); Cockatoo (happy hour); UBar (happy hour); Tabu (happy hour); Polari Party (events throughout the city); Stonewall Sports League; Queer Run Philly; SipCity Mixer
  • Facebook and meetup groups: Date Him Philly ; Single & New in Town Meetup Group
  • Private clubs/professional Groups: Fitler Club; Racquet Club of Philadelphia ; The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Young Professionals Council; Urban League of Philadelphia 
  • Hire a matchmaker or dating coach!

    • And, find out more about Nada's work at https://datingpractically.com/.

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