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Why more Philly college students may be renting in private homes
Philadelphia has been named one of the top cities for investors who want to own rental property in a college town, meaning that more private residences will enter the market as Philadelphia student rentals this year. With a median price of $234,900 and average mortgage payments of $870, the potential for investors to make money [...]
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A home for a hobbit – but don’t expect to visit
You haven’t seen the house that was inspired by The Hobbit, even though it is not far from us here in Philadelphia. The Shire-inspired abode, which is filled with Hobbit inspired items and unusual hard copy versions of Tolkien texts, was designed by an architect who wanted to create a physical monument to the famed [...]
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Philly makes the Lonely Planet 2013 travel list
Drop one of those “Love, Philly” postcards expressing hearty thanks to the people who give travel tips at Lonely Planet. They just sent us a bunch of adventurous and artistically inclined tourists who will arrive sometime in 2013. Philadelphia made the Lonely Planet top 10 list for US Destinations recommended next year, along with worthy [...]
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Infuse your Philadelphia home with positivity
Positivism is the energy that creates, that makes things happen. Thinking positively attracts positive things into our lives, while stress and pessimism, doubt and fear, are the ones dragging us down. Does this apply to our living space? Of course it does, that is why it’s important to follow a few steps for a happy [...]
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A Philly date night that is sure to impress
Just because the temperatures are slowly dropping, postponing any vacation plan for the even colder times when snowboard and sky trips make your eyes sparkle, it doesn’t mean that, in the meantime, you can’t enjoy the City of Brotherly Love in style. Take your favorite person by the hand and make a reservation in advance. [...]
We love our sweatpants in Philadelphia!
Bought a pair of sweatpants in Philadelphia lately? Wearing your sweats right now? You are not alone. We are the nation’s leaders when it comes to sweatpants consumption. And that doesn’t mean the number of calories we consume while wearing our sweatpants, it means how many sweatpants we buy .. although, come to think of [...]
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Don’t miss the Philadelphia Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
After all the chaos the hurricane caused, it’s time for something good to happen on the streets of Philadelphia. And that’s when over 250 American artisans gather in Oaks at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center to display and sell their unique creations in home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, pottery, sculpture [...]
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Forget offices. (More) new apartments coming to Center City.
Here’s how you know the Philadelphia apartment market is really booming. A major company that usually builds office buildings is embarking on a major apartment development effort instead, and expects to be able to quickly fill the units they are building. Brandywine Realty Trust plans to build 292 units of high rise apartment housing on [...]
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Frankenstorm Sandy loses grip, yet still dangerous
Sandy continued on its path Monday, leaving behind a trail of suffering and destruction and causing the shutdown of mass transit, schools and commercial establishments all over New York City, including Wall Street and other large sections of lower Manhattan. It hit the New Jersey shore hard, with maximum sustained winds of 90mph Monday evening, [...]
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Philadelphia’s top 2012 Halloween costumes
Looking for a great Halloween costume that speaks to your love for the city of Philadelphia? There’s no need to dress up as a giant cheese steak. Here are a few other ideas for Philly-centric Halloween garb. Dress up at the 76ers mascot – Not Hip Hop, that’s the rabbit they fired last year. But [...]
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Make more to live better in Philadelphia
There’s no arguing that Philadelphia apartments are easier to afford for some Philadelphians than others. The hourly wage that’s required to afford a decent place to live in Philly keeps going up, which means that we all have to keep getting raises to afford living here. That’s easier said than done, as most employers don’t [...]
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Go classy not trashy to the Gravediggers’ Ball
Philadelphia, it’s not too late to put on the black-tie or costume attire and prepare for a charitable evening at the Gravediggers’ Ball. It will be a classy warm up for the ghostly parties planned for next week. The Union League Club hosts the 8th annual edition of the event that will make you enjoy [...]
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Philly’s best Halloween attractions for 2012
Okay, so word on the street is that “Terror Behind the Walls” at Eastern State Penitentiary is played out: long lines, tame attractions, and a decided lack of cool factor. So where does Philly go this year for a good Halloween scare? Here are our two suggestions: Pennhurst Asylum, your basic crazy-dead-people thing… Nothing says [...]
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Find the best Halloween costume stores in Philadelphia
The Halloween frenzy has already started, Philadelphians work hard preparing their homes for the long awaited holiday. Pumpkins and spider nets are slowly conquering the city, while witches and black cats can be seen guarding the entrances and patios. Humans still look human, but the pressing question can be seen on their faces, what am [...]
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Millennial renters break 100 year tradition…for now
Reverse urban sprawl draws attention to inner city living. The marriage of cars and credit spelled the death of more than a few deer and squirrels back in mid-century America. Not because of reckless driving but because of urban sprawl: the development of suburbs in the once rural lands just outside of major cities. Our [...]
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A piece of Philly: Tioga Theater – hope for a new future
Up until the early 1960s, at 3542 North 17th Street, between West Atlantic Street and West Venango Street, there was a great place for cinema and music lovers. The Tioga Theater, designed by architectural firm Sauer & Hahn, opened its doors for the first time in 1915, with the capacity to seat 1600 people. For [...]
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Philadelphia’s hottest neighborhoods
What are the top places to rent RIGHT NOW in Philadelphia? We took a look at the city’s top neighborhoods for Philadelphia apartment renters, including factors like transit, nightlife, walkability, safety and cool neighborhood culture as our influencers. Did we leave your Philadelphia neighborhood off the list? Tell us why it deserves to be mentioned [...]
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What to do this Friday in Philly
Friday, that magnificent day of the week when it’s absolutely OK to either spend the evening in the comfort of your home, relaxing after a long week, or to go out for some excitement, without worrying that next day will have a bright and early start. In case you want to have a late morning [...]
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New and improved – Philadelphia apartment trends
Seeking to serve the needs and desires of apartment renters who are seeking the ultimate perks of healthy living and convenience in their Philadelphia apartments, some companies are focusing on individual lifestyle choices as the basis for offered amenities. The apartment complex gym, of course, is the original lifestyle amenity, and has become much more [...]
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Philly’s best haunted houses: real and really cool
Whether you’re seeking legitimate historic haunts or modern day works of creativity, Philly has haunted homes that will scare your face off. It’s October, time for scary movies, hayrides, and haunted houses. Of course, each of us prefers to be scared pissless in different ways: some prefer gore, other’s shock, and still some others enjoy [...]
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