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March 20, 2019
As one of the birthplaces of America, Philadelphia has played a significant role in the country’s history. Many notable people have walked the same streets that are there today, many places that are historical landmarks still stand, and we still commemorate keynote events in both the city’s and the nation’s formation. Marking these spots are historical markers, of which Philadelphia […]
March 13, 2019
A Philly – Pittsburgh Hyperloop: Could it Happen? Elon Musk’s hyperloop technology has startled the world with the amazing possibilities for transportation that it could open up if implemented in reality. Getting from Philly to Pittsburgh currently takes five hours by car, but can you imagine having a craving for shitty beer, a bad football team helmed by a sex […]
March 12, 2019
If you are considering ways to make your condo or house more attractive, whether for your own sake or to appeal to potential buyers, new windows are a great way to make a huge impact. On one hand, they are expensive – this is not a budget or DIY construction project by any means. On the other hand, the benefits […]
March 11, 2019
It’s been a long and contentious struggle, but the matter has been decided: Philadelphia businesses are banned from going cashless. The Wall Street Journal reported late last week that the City of Brotherly Love is the first municipality in the city to ban cashless businesses. Current cashless establishments – most of which are restaurants and cafes – will have until […]
March 6, 2019
So, you’re buying a house. You’ve been searching a lot, and you think you are armed with a reasonable budget. Yet, all the homes that you really love are priced well above your budget. What’s with that? This is a scenario that befalls a lot of home-buyers, especially those out on the market for the first time. It can be […]
March 5, 2019
Oh, Nick Foles. We’re (I’m) gonna miss you. As expected, the Eagles did not attach a franchise tag to their famous backup quarterback, who swept in two years in a row during hopeless seasons to bring the team to the playoffs – and, last year, to the Super Bowl. Everyone knows that, since the Eagles have faith in their franchise […]
February 28, 2019
Most people don’t up and decide to sell their house on a whim. It’s either an expedient process motivated by a job change, or a longer process that includes a lot of thinking, preparing, and prayer. If you have been on the fence about whether to sell – you’ve been mulling it over, you’ve been considering a different neighborhood, your […]
February 28, 2019
Across the country, millions of students benefit from free breakfast at school. Offered in low-income districts as an overall health initiative for healthier kids, the idea behind making breakfast as accessible as possible is that children who eat the first meal of the day are more equipped to learn. Philadelphia has a widespread free breakfast program throughout the city, but […]
February 28, 2019
Space is, and probably always will be, the biggest selling point that a house has to offer. Extra space is certainly never unwelcome in a home, at least. If you have flex space in your house – a finished basement or attic, a spare bedroom, or spare space in general – you have added value in your home. This space […]