January 19, 2016
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Philly News Briefs: 1/19/06

1.) It seems that the Philadelphia 76ers are so bad that they have become a national joke. Sunday night “The Simpsons” lampooned the struggling team (which is 5-37 so far this season). A scene took place in the Kwik-E-Mart with customers lining up to buy overpriced parade supplies. A bald man asked for the price of sunblock and was told […]
January 18, 2016
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First Bitcoin Real Estate Transactions Coming to Philadelphia

The condos for sale in Manayunk are, for lack of a better word, unexceptional. The last four units remaining at Falcon Condominiums are described in their official listing as “ideal for live/work lifestyle of entrepreneurial start-ups.” What makes these condos special? Their listing price. It’s not that the price is particularly low or egregiously high – it’s that the price […]
January 15, 2016

Just Sold: 2414 S Jessup St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Just Sold: $190,000 Totally renovation beautiful house, move in condition. New hard wood floor, new kitchen, finished basement. schedule your showing today. Frank L. DeFazio, JD (previously licensed to practice law in PA/NJ) Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS 530 Walnut Street, Suite 260 Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.521.1623  Direct 610.636.4364 Cellular 888.308.1148  Fax [email protected] www.CenterCityTeam.com PA License # RS299840 Click Here to get […]
January 15, 2016
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Chinese Lantern Festival Coming to Franklin Square

Franklin Square will be treated to a wonderful display of Chinese culture this spring! It was just announced that Philadelphia will be hosting a Chinese Lantern Festival for the first time ever. It will be a beautiful, impressive show of both lights and heritage. The announcement cane from Historic Philadelphia Inc. The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival will mark the first […]
January 14, 2016
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New Philly Emojis Add Local Flair to Text Conversations

File this one under “things you never knew that you needed:” Philadelphia now has its own set of Emojis. The popular ideograms are used for everything from text conversations to Facebook posts to Instagram shares. Normal Emojis include every type of smiley imaginable, astrological signs, national flags, weather icons, and even a (virally popular) poop logo. Now, the City of […]
January 13, 2016

Just Reduced: 250 S 17th St Unit #301, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Just Reduced: $639,900 UPDATE: Take a look at the beautiful new pictures of this just-renovated unit! All hardwood floors have just been refinished, entire unit has been painted, popcorn ceilings removed and overhead lighting installed! Price remains the same! Welcome home to 250 s. 17th Street, Rittenhouse Square’s preeminent prewar building. This doorman, elevator building is just steps from Rittenhouse […]
January 12, 2016

Just Reduced: 1923 Christian St Unit #C, Philadelphia, PA 19146

  Just Reduced: $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 […]
January 12, 2016
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CHOP Wins High Marks For LGBT Healthcare

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is regularly awarded accolades as one of the country’s best hospitals. Now it has a new point of bragging rights: CHOP has been recognized as an LGBT Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization. Healthcare Equality Leaders were chosen on […]
January 11, 2016

Just Reduced: 6655 Mccallum St Unit #101, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Just Reduced: $79,900 Welcome to this spacious first floor unit nestled in desirable West Mount Airy, walking distance to regional rail line, one block from Lincoln Drive enjoy the shops and eateries of Chestnut Hill and Germantown avenue. Large living room area with newer carpeting lot of closet and storage space in the unit and basement. Street and garage parking. […]