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March 24, 2016
Hammering out Comcast’s new 15-year franchise agreement with the city of Philadelphia was a grueling 15-month process that saw plenty of back-and-forth between the cable/internet/phone provider and city officials. Part of that final agreement came to fruition last Thursday when Comcast rolled out Internet Essentials to 5,000 low-income families throughout the City of Brotherly Love. Internet Essentials is a low-cost […]
March 24, 2016
Just Reduced: $259, 900 Move in ready 2 bed, 1 bath condo located on a great block in the the Art Museum Area. This unit features a courtyard entrance, large, open living room with tons of natural light, hardwood floors throughout, upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Central air conditioning and washer/dryer in unit. Small storage unit […]
March 23, 2016
Just Listed For Rent: $1600/mo Completely renovated 3rd floor front 1 bed, 1 bath apartment with high ceilings, central air and central heat. Located in the heart of Rittenhouse Square. Great location for Penn, Drexel students. Washer/dryer in unit. Frank L. DeFazio, JD (previously licensed to practice law in PA/NJ) Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS 530 Walnut Street, […]
March 23, 2016
Under Mayor Jim Kenney, Philadelphia is attempting to move forward with its big plan for universal pre-K education for the city’s 3- and 4-year-olds. The topic was a major campaign focus for Kenney, who promised that he could bring the plan to fruition. So far, however, attempts to do so are being thwarted by budgetary concerns. Back in May of […]
March 22, 2016
When founding Drexel University, Anthony J. Drexel set aside $1 million (which, in today’s dollars, equals about $26 million) for art and artifacts intended to inspire students to want to learn more. Part of that collection included textiles, many of which survived into the 21st century and are now part of the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection, which […]
March 21, 2016
Just Reduced: $184,900 Sun filled furnished studio for rent in the Philadelphian, a doorman building in Art Museum neighborhood. Freshly painted unit offers hardwood floors, updated kitchen and large wall of windows for natural light. Spacious balcony offers prime skyline views! Rent includes all utilities, including cable, shuttle service to center city and 24 hour concierge, access to indoor/outdoor pool, […]
March 21, 2016
It’s always an exciting day when the Philadelphia Zoo adds a new resident. This week, zookeepers are proudly showing off the zoo’s latest acquisition: a stunning 8-year-old Amur tiger named Grom. As of Friday, Grom was taking a survey of his new terrain at the zoo’s Big Cat Falls, pacing around and feeling everything out. Grom was born at the […]
March 18, 2016
Just Sold: $165,000 Complete with upgraded interior finishes, a huge common roof deck with phenomenal views of the City skyline, and convenient location, 1923 Christian C offers you all the amenities you want and more in the Southwest Center City/Graduate Hospital Neighborhood, a hip and vibrant neighborhood with its own bar and restaurant scene, two blocks away from Julian Abele […]
March 18, 2016
1.) West Philadelphia vegans have a new place to indulge their sweet teeth. If you frequent local cafes, you have likely encountered Dottie’s Donuts, a lineup of vegan sweets. Now, the brand has a storefront location for the first time, right next door to its commercial bakery at 4529 Springfield Avenue. Never tried a vegan donut? No worries, says owner […]