Philly Eats: MANAYUNK AND ROXBOROUGH
Philadelphia has always been a world class city. For many years it has thrived in the areas of arts and culture, historical significance and architecture. However, until recently, Philly has never been known as a culinary hotbed. Sure, there were a few heavy hitters, but nothing like it’s current offerings. These days, it seems Philadelphia […]
Kid Friendly Philadelphia: ROXBOROUGH / MANAYUNK
Roxborough / Manayunk— Manayunk and Roxborough are family neighborhoods in Northwest Philadelphia; Hilly enclaves along the Schuylkill River. Once a center of industry, with textile mills and factories, Manayunk is now a lively district dotted with bars, restaurants, nightclubs and plentiful shopping. Children are ubiquitous and families fill the row homes of modern day Roxborough […]
Phyllis Attisano
Phyllis is a Philly girl at heart. It’s in her DNA. Both parents were from North Philadelphia. Even though the family relocated to NJ when she was a child she’s maintained close ties with relatives who reside in the Montgomery County suburbs. After college Phyllis worked for a prestigious Wall Street firm where she met […]
A chat with Deb Stanitz, Realtor
What did you do before you became a realtor? I am an Artist by training having earned my BFA and MFA and practiced as a sculptor primarily in welded steel, glass and light. For many years I designed and fabricated furniture as well as teaching Art at the University level. I loved helping students visualize […]
Town By Town: It’s still hip, and still the place they want it to be
This week in Philly.com there was a cool article on Manayunk, with some nice quotes from Elfant Wissahickon Realtor, Keith Adams, discussing the neighborhood’s value to buyers looking for a Center City experience for far less money. Take a look at the full article HERE and feel free to reach out to us if you […]
Bala Cynwyd
History Bala Cynwyd is a community in Lower Merion Township which is located on the Main Line in southeastern Pennsylvania, bordering the western edge of Philadelphia at US Route 1. It was originally two separate towns, Bala and Cynwyd, but is commonly treated as a single community. Bala Cynwyd lies in the Welsh Tract of Pennsylvania and was settled in the […]
Passyunk
History Passyunk Square traces its roots to Colonial times, when Gen. George Washington housed many of his soldiers on the 800 and 900 blocks of Federal. Passyunk Avenue from Tasker to Broad got its start as an upscale shopping mecca. Restaurants, specialty food stores, pharmacies, furniture shops, clothing and shoe and jewelry stores dotted the […]
Roxborough
History Most of modern day Roxborough was once part of Roxborough Township which was incorporated into the City of Philadelphia following the passage of the Act of Consolidation, 1854. At this time Roxborough was the home of the areas wealthiest; the owners of the Manayunk mills. These mills didn’t just produce anything from textiles to plastic […]
East Falls
History East Falls is a neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia. The neighborhood runs along a stretch of Ridge Avenue that is only a few miles long, along the banks of the Schuylkill River then extends northeast to Wissahickon Avenue. East Falls overlooks the multi-use recreational path of Fairmount Park along Kelly Drive, and is desirable for its central location, an easy […]
Marissa Brooks
As a native New Yorker and alumna of Hunter College, I was fortunate to settle in Philadelphia in 2006. In the years that followed, I made a life in this vibrant city. Exploring new restaurants, museums, and venues is still my favorite pastime. With a strong background in hospitality, attention to detail, and an appreciation […]
