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April 21, 2016
With Philadelphia hosting the DNC in a few short months, excitement about the event is beginning to rise. It was announced recently that a Center City art installation will match up with the event, one celebrating not only American Democrats, but each state from which they arrive as well. Starting on July 1st, fifty-seven fiberglass donkeys will be displayed around […]
April 20, 2016
Just in case you didn’t realize it already, Philadelphia is a great place to live. I’m not the only one saying so, either. A story just broke on CBS 3 that Philadelphia had nabbed second place in a poll of “top cities for first-time homebuyers” as decided on Realtor.com, a website for real estate professionals. According to the website, Philly’s […]
April 20, 2016
Just Listed: $169,000 This unit has the location and affordability that will be hard to beat in Center City. Renovated 5 years ago, this one bedroom condo is 405 square feet and has a 200 sq ft PRIVATE DECK with impeccable views of the skyline. The unit gets great natural light, has hardwood floors, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. […]
April 19, 2016
Just Listed: $235,000 Newly renovated 4 bedroom 2 bath Cape priced to sell! Beautifully-restored original wood floors and updates throughout. Large addition of an enclosed back porch make this spacious home larger than other Capes in the neighborhood. The smart layout, huge porch surrounded with windows, newly installed wood stove, and nicely landscaped yard make this home perfect for […]
April 19, 2016
There are few things as exciting as a new baby – especially when that new baby is one expected by a member of an endangered species at the Philadelphia Zoo! It was announced yesterday that Honi, one of the zoo’s Western Lowland Gorillas, is pregnant. This is big news with far-reaching implications for the continued species preservation efforts. Honi, aged […]
April 18, 2016
Whether you are a pro “picker” or simply love rummaging through estate sales and brocante markets looking for that one perfect treasure, then you must love the excitement and sporting atmosphere of an antique show. This past weekend brought a big one to the City of Brotherly Love: the Philadelphia Antique Show, which returned after a one-year hiatus. The Philadelphia […]
April 14, 2016
Just Sold: $265,000 Investor Alert: Cash flowing duplex within walking distance to Ivy Ridge Train Station and Main Street in Manayunk w/ 2 CAR PARKING!!! Each unit has 2beds/1bath. Property is well maintained and currently leased out for 2200+/month. Low maintenance, perfect for investor or owner occupant. Contact listing agent for lease information. Both units newer carpets and mechanicals, dining […]
April 14, 2016
Every day, there are, on average, 7,000 people in Philadelphia’s prison system. That’s the most of any big city in the country. It’s a distinction that the City of Brotherly Love would like to lose. City officials have stated that they would like to see the number of inmates cut by one-third, or thirty-four percent, over the next three years. […]
April 13, 2016
Philadelphia’s mayor, Jim Kenney, recently marked his 100th day in office. Kenney himself seemed rather underwhelmed by the milestone, telling the Philadelphia Business Journal that it felt “arbitrary” and that “You’re really just getting your stuff started and it’s hard to make a judgment on your progress in just 100 days. I don’t know who came up with the 100-day […]