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 […]
Joanne Colino
Joanne is a life-long resident of Northwest Philadelphia. She is in her 39th year listing and selling real estate, with sales at $9.2 million in 2016. She received the individual Top Producer award at Elfant Wissahickon Realtors Chestnut Hill office in 2014, 2015, and 2016 (top transactions and volume). She is a Diamond Award winner […]
Some Photos From The North Light "Madness In March" 5k!
On Sunday, March 23rd Elfant Wissahickon Realtors was proud to have sponsored and participated in the North Light Madness In March 5k! The race/walk took place on the Manayunk Towpath and all proceeds went to benefit the North Light Community Center, a staple in Manayunk for over 75 years! Its mission is to enable people […]
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 […]
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 […]
Town By Town: A lot is happening in East Falls
This Philly.com article quotes Elfant Wissahickon’s own Connie Gillespie, REALTOR, and all-around expert on the area: Urban village or cool neighborhood? Both aptly describe East Falls, an ever-evolving slice of Philadelphia that climbs from the banks of the Schuylkill to Wissahickon Avenue. “East Falls is tiny, but it has a wide range of people and housing, from […]
Neighborhood Profile: PASSYUNK SQUARE
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 avenue, […]
Neighborhood Profile: 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 commute […]
Neighborhood Profile: 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 […]
