Kid Friendly Philadelphia: MT. AIRY
Mt. Airy– Philadelphia’s village in the city. Just a short SEPTA ride from Center City is a diverse and welcoming community that melds sophisticated sensibilities with a laid-back lifestyle. From beautiful historic homes and a bustling business district to tree-lined streets and the scenic trails of the great Wissahickon, Mt. Airy is the neighborhood that […]
Kid Friendly Philadelphia: RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
Philadelphia is a dense city, but it is also family friendly. There are hundreds of playgrounds, parks and hidden away gems perfect for the urban family or tourist with children. Below are some excellent choices for playgrounds, pools, restaurants and festivals to be found in Center City West for an active family: Parks/Playgrounds: Markward Playground: Sitting […]
Philadelphia Food Truck Finder
(Taken from Uwishunu.com) Philadelphia’s ever-expanding food truck scene is clearly having a moment. Not only are more awesome trucks rolling in every week, but new food truck gathering spots seem to be popping up just as quickly! So, just as we wanted to help you stay current on some of the best food trucks in […]
Fourth of July in Philadelphia Filled with Many Exciting Options!
In case you may have forgotten, Philadelphia, our fair city, also happens to be the cradle of liberty and birthplace of America! That places it as THE go-to destination for Fourth of July fun! Each year, it seems there are more and more options for Independence Day excitement and this year is no exception. From […]
Philadelphia Skateboarders Find a Safe Haven in Paine's Park
(Photo: Elfant Wissahickon Realtor, Christopher Plant and his sons with Mayor Nutter) On May 22, Philadelphia’s skateboarding community, long at odds with the city, finally received a place of their own in the newly completed Paine’s Park! The park, which incorporates sustainable design and accommodates both pedestrians and skaters, is receiving national attention as the […]
Elfant Wissahickon's Katey McGrath and The Philadelphia Public School Notebook, Turning the Page for Change on June 11th!
by Katey McGrath The Philadelphia Public School Notebook is a catalyst for change, an advocate for equity and excellence, and an information source and forum for the supporters of public schools in Philadelphia. As a member of the Notebook’s board of directors and a parent of students in Philadelphia’s public schools, I am proud to be a part of the Notebook’s […]
Jazz it Up! this Sunday to Benefit the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northwest and Northeast Philadelphia.
Elfant Wissahickon partner Larry DiFranco is an at-large board member of the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northwest and Northeast Philadelphia and has been for over 9 years: “The NPIHN is an organization of approximately 30 church congregations that provide emergency shelter and hospitality for families in need throughout Northeast and Northwest Philadelphia. Due to cutbacks in […]
Real Estate Website Ranks Philadelphia Among Most Exciting Cities
(By Chelsea Karnash, CBS Philadelphia) We have some of the country’s best gardens and restaurants, our beer scene is pretty awesome and single men and trick-or-treaters can both get lucky in Philly. Now, the real estate blog Movoto has ranked Philadelphia among the most exciting cities in the country. So what makes a city exciting? Movoto says […]
Neighborhood Profile: SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
History: South Philadelphia began as a satellite town of Philadelphia, with small townships such as Moyamensing and Southwark. During the Industrial Revolution, the area saw rapid growth, in part due to mass immigration from Ireland. Its urbanized border reached that of Philadelphia. Along with all other jurisdictions in the county, South Philadelphia became part of the City […]
Experience! Philadelphia
With springtime upon us, there is never a lack of exciting things to do in our fair city. In a recent article in the Philadelphia Sun, writer Renee S. Gordon takes us through some interesting options to Experience! Philadelphia
