Kid Friendly Philadelphia: FISHTOWN

Fishtown— Fishtown is a Philadelphia neighborhood located North of Girard Avenue and bordering the Delaware River. Though its borders are often disputed, the heart of Fishtown lies within the triangular border created by the Delaware River, York Street and Frankford Avenue. It bleeds into and overlaps with part of Northern Liberties, Port Richmond and Kensington. […]

Kid Friendly Philadelphia: GRADUATE HOSPITAL

Graduate Hospital— “Though the large medical institution that gave this south-of-Center City swath its name is no longer in operation, Graduate Hospital — or “G-Ho,” to fans of brevity — has solidified a reputation independent of its common moniker. South Street West is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare; it’s clean, well-lit and extremely pedestrian-friendly thanks to […]

Kid Friendly Philadelphia: SOCIETY HILL

Society Hill— “Society Hill is one of the most pleasant areas in Philadelphia. The neighborhood, loosely defined as the area between Walnut, Lombard, Front and 8th streets contains the largest concentration of original 18th and early 19th century architecture of any place in the United States. A small-town feel in the big city with vigilance, […]

On the House: Brooklyn home buyers, come on down

(Source: Philly.com) Brooklyn transplant Christopher Plant is high on Philadelphia, and the Mount Airy real estate agent spends considerable energy trying to persuade Brooklynites that this is the place they ought to be. Hence, his BrooklyntoPhilly.com website, where he tempts former neighbors who haven’t a prayer of affording a home there with views of what […]

Philadelphia Fall Festivals

Fall is a lovely time to be in Philadelphia. Along with the changing leaves and the crisp weather comes a superabundance of neighborhood and citywide festivals sure to satisfy any age group or interest. Below are some of the very best festivals Philadelphia has to offer:   Longwood Gardens Autumn Colors Festival Dates: Sept 7th […]

Volunteers give Jenks art room a face-lift before opening day

(Source: Chestnut Hill Local) When students at J.S. Jenks Elementary School visit their art room next week, their jaws will hit the floor. Thanks to the generosity of many community members, led by Chestnut Hill Rotary and Elfant Wissahickon Realtors, the Jenks basement art room has undergone an amazing transformation. Calling the project a “face-lift” […]

Actual Value Initiative (AVI) Information

WHAT IS AVI? AVI is a program for the assessment of all real property—land and buildings—in Philadelphia, effective Tax Year 2014, at their current market value. Market value reflects the approximate amount a property would sell for in today’s real estate market. The purpose of AVI is to make sure that all values are assessed […]

Kid Friendly Philadelphia: ROXBOROUGH

  Roxborough— “Sandwiched between the Schuylkill River and Fairmount Park, Roxborough is a superb place to settle and experience a satisfying life in northwest Philadelphia. Over 38,000 middle-class residents live in Roxborough in over 16,000 housing units. Families stay in Roxborough from one generation to the next and welcome new residents with open arms. Crime […]

13 autumn gardening tips

(Source: Rightathome.com) Autumn is the time to visualize your spring garden and plant accordingly. Here are our outdoor “to-dos” that reap the fruits of fall, plan for spring and keep your autumn garden aglow. Flash some color.  Replace spent annuals with fall-blooming hardy mums; these showy perennials will provide color for many weeks. Properly planted, […]