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October 12, 2011

Old City, Northern Liberties And Fishtown Spotlighted In October GQ Magazine

Old City and Northern Liberties Spotlighted In October GQ Magazine Uwishunu blogged about an article on Philadelphia in the October issue of GQ magazine. The article, “A GQ City Guide: Philly, Without the Cheese” focuses on hotspots in the Old City, Northern Liberties, and Fishtown Neighborhoods. No, Philadelphia has not suddenly turned into Miami. But you’ll find stores that get […]

October 11, 2011

Market Street and JFK Boulevard Transformed For Bikers

Market Street and JFK Boulevard Transformed For Bikers The city of Philadelphia will the city will be closing the left-most lane of traffic on Market Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard between 15th and 20th streets for the next two weeks in order to test an idea proposed by the Center City District two years ago. The idea is that these […]

October 11, 2011

Local Artists Beautify Powelton Village Exteriors

Local Artists Beautify Powelton Village Exteriors Philly.com reports that local artists are using their art to beautify Powelton Village building fronts. This fall, 13 vacant windows and buildings along Lancaster Avenue in the Powelton section have been transformed by art. The art display is being partially funded by a $30,000 city grant and will remain in effect until November 30th. […]

October 10, 2011

Philadelphia Green Energy Homes

Philadelphia Green Energy Homes Everywhere I turn I see advertisements for alternative energy sources promoting green energy. This week Philly.com posted an article about Green energy homes in Philadelphia. In addition to helping the planet and saving money on utility bills, some green energy options trigger tax breaks or rebates and can increase the value of your home. “Consider that […]

October 8, 2011

Dracula Festival at 20th and Delancey in Rittenhouse Square??

Dracula Festival at 20th and Delancey in Rittenhouse Square?? Definitely didn’t see this one coming…Apparently The Rosenbach Museum & Library located at 2008-2010 Delancey Place in Rittenhouse Square is having thier 9th annual Dracula Festival. For the last eight Octobers, the Rosenbach, which houses Bram Stoker’s original research notes and outlines for Dracula offers a month long series of events […]

October 5, 2011

Philadelphia Real Estate News October 10, 2011

Philadelphia Real Estate News October 10, 2011 Lenfest Plaza Officially Open And Paint Torch Lit – the city has officially opened Lenfest Plaza, Philly’s newest public area, located on Broad Street near the Philadelphia Convention Center. Many thanks to project managers Becker & Frondorf, Claes Oldenburg for creating “Paint Torch”, landscape architects OLIN Partners, and to The Lighting Practice who […]

October 4, 2011

Bouvier Mansion Listed For Sale (with Prudential Fox & Roach)

Bouvier Mansion Listed For Sale (with Prudential Fox & Roach) Here’s the description from the listing agent’s MLS listing page: “One of the most recognized homes in the city of Philadelphia, the Bouvier Mansion! A historical masterpiece that graces most Philadelphia tourist photo albums. Originally the residence of Michel Bouvier, great-great-grandfather of Jacquilene Bouvier Kennedy. This Italianate style Society Hill […]

October 3, 2011

More Traffic Light Cameras In Center City Philadelphia

More Traffic Light Cameras In Center City Philadelphia Philly.com reports that cameras to monitor red lights at the intersection of Broad Street and Vine Street were installed and activated effective 1201am today – Monday, October 3, 2011. This is the 20th “high risk intersection” in Philadelphia that has been equipped with technology to catch and penalize those who run red […]

October 1, 2011

6 Real Estate Myths

Larry Flick, Chairman and CEO of Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors distributed an email recently which offered and rebutted 5 Real Estate Myths of the Philadelphia and National real estate markets. So without further ado, here’s what Larry has to say: “Have you heard any good urban legends lately – those unbelievable stories you get in an email that a […]