Lodging

  • Union Hotel Guide: List of Philadelphia socially responsible union hotels
  • Apple Hostel
  • Hostels.com
  • Airbnb: An app available for all smartphones for affordable lodging.
  • Groupon: Great deals for not only lodging, but food, transportation and other activities around the city.
  • Church of the Advocate: FREE. Individuals are welcome to bring a sleeping bag and crash at The Church of the Advocate located on 1801 Diamond Street, which is about 17 minutes walking distance to and from Anderson Hall, where the most of the conference events will occur. Please note:
    - If you choose this option, you must sign a waiver of liability during conference check-in.
    - 18 years and older only.
    - 1 shower stall on premises.
    - Access time into the building may be restricted.

Transportation

  • Septa: The Broad street line is located at Broad and Cecil B. Moore. Takes you right into the city. On weekends, it runs all night. $2.25 for a one way frip.
  • Uber: App available for transportation, instead of using a cab or bus.
  • Lyft: App available for affordable transportation instead of a cab or bus.
  • Expedia: Has great deals on hotels, rental cars and flights.

Dining

Lunch options nearby:

Potbelly
Temple University, 1100 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 592-4638
http://www.potbelly.com/

Great Trucks: http://temple-news.com/lunchies-2012/

Anderson Food Stands:

  • Adriatic Grill
  • Oriental Express
  • Eddie’s Pizza
  • Tai’s Vietnamese
  • Ali’s Middle Eastern
  • AVOID:  Fame’s Famous Pizza, Fame is creepy and harasses female customers.  
  • AVOID: Richie’s, there have been reports of racist treatment of the community.