From Cobbs Creek to Fishtown, Philly houses are all decked out for the holidays
We asked for the best-decorated homes in Philadelphia. You answered.
Philadelphians go all out when it comes to decorating for the holiday season.
Miracle on 13th Street in South Philadelphia may be the most celebrated, but it’s clear residents from Cobbs Creek to Fishtown love to spread warmth with seasonal lights and decorations. Across Philly, rowhouses, buildings, and streets are covered in twinkly lights, colorful ornaments, and holiday spirit.
WHYY News photographer Kim Paynter solicited neighborhood favorites via social media and captured some of the most festive, cheerful, and bright displays. After investigating every tip, here’s what she found.
Saturdays just got more interesting.
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