The Porch At 30th Street Station

A solid addition to 30^th Street Station that actually succeeds at making it a fairly solid destination when you don’t need to ride a train.
On the warmer weather days you’ll find plenty of activities that range from craft and farmers markets to food truck crawls and mini golf. They’ve even had some interesting concert events like Man Man doing a special XPN Free at Noon. But even when there’s not a big activity going on there’s plenty of cozy chairs and benches that make it a good spot to chillax to a good book and some quality people watching.

I’m not sure if this is new-​new, or seasonal since I have not been a regular in Philly for long enough, but either way, it’s an awesome addition to the 30^th street station!
I didn’t think much of it when I first saw all the tables, umbrellas, etc going up… but it’s a crowd pleaser. It’s colorful, well kept (cleaning staff are often out there), there is eco friendly décor around, tons of flowers… and food trucks! You ARE kind of literally steps away from a main road, but if you’re stuck at 30^th waiting for a transfer, why not sit outside.
Just last week I also saw some events happening there. An area was roped off for drinks, there was music, good times all around — apparently.

This is more about a band than the Porch. WXPN hosted a live concert at the Porch today (9÷7÷12) The band was Sheep Dogs, from Canada. Awesome concert. Reminiscent of the Allman Brothers. I tried to find a way on Unilocal to review a band but failed. Either they need to add that or make it easier. As to the Porch, nice outdoor space. I commute into Philly every workday and I like what they’ve done with that space. Besides the July golf and Wed. farmers market they have also hosted a 3 day Beer Garden. Hope they do an Oktoberfest. There is usually something going on down there at noon. They have tables, chairs, lounges, and 30^th street station, an Amtrak hub and local commuter (SEPTA) station where it is located has plenty of food venues including a nice pub. But I really came here to post about the band, Sheep Dogs. Check them out.

The Porch — the newly constructed slab of fresh sidewalk and tables & chairs — provides FREE miniature golf all during July 2012.
Concerts at lunchtime.
A new Farmers Market on Wednesdays (11 AM — 2 PM thru beginning of October) complete with Mom Pops (YUM — read that review next!).
Check them out — and let’s help get 30^th Street re-​re-​revitalized.