An Expert's Guide to Dating in Philly

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/. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.