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May 1, 2015
Mayor Michael Nutter has signed a controversial deal that will allow for two three-dimensional “urban billboards” in Center City. The displays, which were proposed some time ago, will mark a whole new experience in city advertising – a revolution that doesn’t please many detractors. The billboards are formally known as Urban Experiential Displays, or UEDs. The UEDs will take the […]
April 30, 2015
417 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Just Sold: $1,860,000 Rare opportunity to live on Society Hill’s best block in this meticulously renovated and appointed townhome featuring historic details, contemporary finishes, attached 2 car garage and private outdoor space. This 20 foot wide, 5000 sq. ft, 4 bedroom/3.5 bath townhouse offers a dramatic first floor with open living room, formal dining room, […]
April 29, 2015
1.) A new Wawa will be appearing at Broad and Walnut streets in Center City – and it will feature indoor seating. This marks a new direction for Wawa. Several of its stores have outdoor dining space, but nothing inside. The new store, designated a flagship location, will feature sleek and beautiful design and a bar with stool seating for […]
April 28, 2015
Everyone knows that food trucks are a hot trend right now. What’s not to love about a mobile eatery slinging delicious food? That’s why it’s so exciting that Philly will once again host the Night Market, a gathering of food trucks throughout the city designed to sate the munchies of even the hungriest attendee. This year, nearly 8- food trucks […]
April 27, 2015
Plastic shopping bags can be a real nuisance. People get them with their purchase at the convenience store or supermarket, and too often they turn into litter – blowing down the street and getting stuck in trees. It’s both bad for the Earth and a blight on the looks of the city streets. Now, Councilman Mark Squilla has proposed a […]
April 24, 2015
Say hello to Indego, Philadelphia’s new bike share program! It took seven years for city officials to get it together, making the launch of the bike share a big event indeed. Things kicked off with a big celebration at Eakins Oval. There was a big, excited crowd, cheerleaders, and speeches from city officials including Mayor Michael Nutter. At the close […]
April 23, 2015
The Philadelphia Eagles’ schedule for the 2015-2016 football season, just like that of every other NFL team, has already been set. The home games and away games have been worked out, and fans have seen the official schedule. For Eagles fans, however, something about this year’s schedule might seem puzzling: of the first four games this season, three of them […]
April 22, 2015
Is there anything more aggravating, as a woman, than being harassed on the street? Catcalls and inappropriate comments might be intended to flatter, but instead they tend to insult and bother the person at which they are directed. Now, however, catcallers in Philadelphia (and New York City) might pause a moment before opening their mouths. Official-looking “No Catcalling” and “No […]
April 21, 2015
Today’s post focuses on none other than Philadelphia Phillie Cliff Lee’s posh Rittenhouse Square condo which hit the MLS yesterday with an asking price of 6.9 million. Cliff and his wife purchased the condo in January of 2011 for just under 5mil. It’s been a while since we looked into the CENTERfold, but trust me – this condo is worth […]