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November 23, 2016
1.) The headlines seem too weird to believe, but sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. There was a bull loose on the streets of Philadelphia yesterday. Twitter lit up with pictures of the escaped bovine, who meandered into traffic on 95 and the 676. According to officials, the bull managed to sneak away when being loaded into a slaughterhouse on […]
November 22, 2016
Today, Paste Magazine ran a feature on the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia in its “Hotel Intel” category. The piece shed some light on a boutique hotel that is colorful and whimsical, yet also distinctly upscale. The Hotel Monaco is located at 433 Chestnut Street, right in the midst of “America’s most historic mile.” It is mere steps away from the […]
November 21, 2016
Just Sold: $537,000 Stunning 2 BR at Le Grenier in coveted Washington Square West. This spacious, updated condo offers luxurious high-end finishes throughout, including Viking appliances, gorgeous hardwood floors and cabinets, and marble baths. Washington Square West is one of Philly’s hottest neighborhoods, and is just minutes from all that Philly has to offer, along with offering easy access to […]
November 21, 2016
The City of Brotherly Love has been talking about building an elevated park over the abandoned rail line that was the Reading Railroad for about ten years – long enough that people who live in the area were starting to wonder if it was merely a myth. And yet, after much talking, the city is putting its money where its […]
November 18, 2016
Just Sold: $265,000 It’seems your lucky day!! This great investment opportunity is back on the market due to vold feet. This is your chance to be part of the revitalization in the up-and-coming Point Breeze section of South Philadelphia. Two unit legal duplex. First floor unit is updated and features a living room, eat-in kitchen, one bedroom, a full bathroom, […]
November 18, 2016
Just Sold: 217,000 Beautiful, recently renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home featuring an updated kitchen and bath, bamboo floors, charming facade and more. This home is located on a wonderful block, named one of the best blocks in Dickinson Narrows, which itself was named one of the best new neighborhoods in the country! Vestibule entry leads into the wide open […]
November 18, 2016
Philadelphia is a great place to live for many reasons, not the least of which is that it is so easy to walk or bike everywhere one needs to go. The City of Brotherly Love is a great place for bikers, and that’s a fact confirmed by the League of American Bicyclists. The League recently renewed Philadelphia’s silver certification as […]
November 17, 2016
Pennsylvania is embracing technology and stepping into the 21st century when it comes to car registrations. After the last day of this year, the state will no longer be issuing registration stickers for vehicle license plates as proof of registration. The Keystone State is doing away with the stickers in lieu of an electronic registry that will provide law enforcement […]
November 16, 2016
When one thinks of Thanksgiving and parades, it’s natural to think of the annual spectacle thrown by Macy’s that marches through the streets of New York City and is televised live to viewers all around the country. Those who live in the City of Brotherly Love know, however, that Philadelphia also has a Thanksgiving parade… and it’s actually the oldest […]