January 26, 2017
royal rumble

Philadelphia to Host 2018 WWE Royal Rumble

Brace yourself, wrestling fans: the WWE is coming to town next year, and it’s bringing the Royal Rumble with it. The Rumble, which is one of the WWE’s annual “big four” events (along with WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and the Survivor Series), will be held January 28, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center right here in Philadelphia. The Rumble, a pay-per-view television […]
January 25, 2017
funding

Trump Threatens City Funding Over Sanctuary Status

Well, it finally happened. After less than a week in office, Donald Trump has threatened to strip Philadelphia’s federal funding as it adheres to “sanctuary city” status. White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer announced today that Trump had signed an executive order removing government money from cities that refuse to detain illegal immigrants over nonviolent crimes. This is, by the […]
January 24, 2017

Just Listed: 5547 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124

  Just Listed: $98,900 Why rent when you could own this nicely renovated home. This 3 bedroom home has been nicely maintained and could be great for a first time home buyer or investor. The property is move in ready with a few finishing touches still being made, do yourself a favor and come checkout this diamond in the rough. […]
January 24, 2017
pay equity

Philadelphia Promotes Pay Equity With New Law

The City of Brotherly Love has taken a historic step towards pay equity for women and minorities by passing a law that will ban employers from asking about applicants’ wage history. Mayor Jim Kenney signed the Wage Equity Law on Monday, even in the face of threats from city businesses of lawsuits to come. In Philadelphia, women make only 79 […]
January 23, 2017

Just Sold: 927 S 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Just Sold: $460,000 JUST LISTED! Beautiful Newly renovated three story home. Three bedrooms, two and half baths, Great back yard. Conveniently located in the graduate hospital area, walking distance to eateries like The Strip Joint, Sidecar Bar, Kermits Bakeshop and wake up with Ultimo Coffee. Green space less than a block away at Julian Abele Park, or a quick trip […]
January 23, 2017
policy

Trump, Republicans to Hold Policy Retreat in Philly

Donald Trump and his party will visit the City of Brotherly Love to hold a two-day policy retreat this week. House and Senate members of the GOP will gather at a hotel in downtown Philly to discuss critical issues important to the party, chief among those being the repeal and replacement of Obamacare. The House will be in session only […]
January 19, 2017

Just Sold: 309-13 Arch St Unit #409, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Just Sold: $395,000 Move in ready 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit located in the Hoop Skirt Factory. This unit features wide open living/dining room, high ceilings throughout, central air conditioning, ceiling fans, hardwood floors and large windows with views of the city! Updated kitchen with tons of cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Plenty of work space that […]
January 19, 2017
hat cakes

Philly News Briefs: 01/19/17

1.) A Philadelphia-area bakery has found itself being inundated with complaints after displaying cakes in the shape of red and white hats with the words “Make America Great Again” on them. The hat cakes – and the logo itself – are obviously meant to celebrate Donald Trump, whose inauguration as President of the United States is tomorrow. Deneen Ciancaglini, senior […]
January 18, 2017

Just Sold: 1513 Green St Unit #A, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Just Sold: $292,500 Situated in one of the best neighborhoods Philadelphia has to offer, 1513 Green Street gives you ease of first floor condo living with the historical facade charm Fairmont is famous for! No stairs to climb here! This large 1 bedroom condo is over 1,000 square feet of one floor living and is the only unit with access […]