A nationwide effort to unite people named Ryan is coming to Philadelphia this month, transforming a shared first name into a community movement.
Organizers say the upcoming “Ryan Reunion” is about more than novelty-it’s about connection.
Ryan Fisher, who helps lead the Ryan Meetup group, said the gatherings create an instant bond. “You walk into a Ryan meetup, and it’s like, hey, Ryan’s here! And everyone… It’s the ultimate icebreaker, and it just brings this bonding together,” he said. “And then the feedback we get from every Ryan who attends a Ryan meetup is, when’s the next one?”…