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November 27, 2018
All signs point towards smart homes being the wave of the future, especially in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania was an early adopter of smart home technology, outpacing most of the American Midwest and even other progressive states like Oregon, Massachusetts, and Maryland. The home automation business is booming, having produced $36 million in sales in 2016. Interest is growing exponentially, and has […]
November 26, 2018
It used to be the case that, if your home was in good repair and was priced fairly, you would have little-to-no trouble selling it. However, the real estate landscape in Philadelphia – as well as in other major metro areas – has changed, and now it is suggested that you have your home staged before putting it up for […]
November 19, 2018
They say that some people are like magpies, obsessed with the shiniest and newest of everything. If you are well-off, attaining the latest trends gets a lot easier. Like clothing, cars, and iPhones, there are definite trends in real estate. For the hoi polloi, we may gratefully accept such luxuries as quartz countertops, floating shelves, and subway-tile backsplashes as totems […]
November 14, 2018
If you are a millennial or millennial-adjacent, you know full well the power of social media. It brings us together, it keeps us up to date on our loved ones’ lives, and it allows others to catch a glimpse of our own quotidian experience. One of the most beloved social media apps is Instagram, which allows users to share photos […]
November 12, 2018
Have you ever supped on a delicious hoagie at Wawa and felt… “man, I could sure go for about fifty of these to share with my closest friends?” Oh damn, son: your wishes have been answered. At least, if you live or work in Center City, they are. Effective TODAY, downtown Philadelphia denizens can order catering a la Wawa for […]
November 7, 2018
Watching the sunset is one of the closest things I’d wager to being a universal experience. Who isn’t awed and humbled by the spectacular vision of the sun disappearing below the horizon line in all its majesty, as it paints the sky in rich shades of gold and vivid red? People who are blind or heartless, that’s who. Philadelphia may […]
November 5, 2018
It’s a joke, but it’s one based in reality. Why are so many babies born in Florida nine months after hurricane season? (Answer: there’s nothing better to do for entertainment). What about the historic popularity of September as a birth month, nine months after the celebration-heavy winter holiday season? Why was my best friend’s daughter born almost nine months to […]
November 1, 2018
Welcome to Philadelphia, Golden Tate. Feel that weight on your shoulders? It’s the hopes and dreams of the Super Bowl champion Eagles, who are experiencing a major championship hangover and currently need all the help that they can get. View this post on Instagram 🦅1️⃣9️⃣ 🦅 A post shared by Golden Tate (@showtimetate) on Oct 30, 2018 at 4:01pm PDT […]
October 31, 2018
You have to respect the Philadelphia cheesesteak. It’s something that a lot of other food trucks and restaurants around the country try to replicate, but the results are inevitably poor copies of the original. There are some things in life that should just be left to the experts, and cheesesteaks are one of them. Many an eyebrow was raised in […]