36 Hours in Philadelphia
Its no secret that Philadelphia has been growing in the last few years at a rapid-fire rate. Dozens of new restaurants, museums, bars and hotels sprout up around town daily. The New York Times has taken notice and spent 36 hours in Philadelphia exploring the wonderful amenities this city has to offer. Check out the […]
Philadelphia's Faded Signs
You can track the history of Philadelphia in so many different ways. You can visit the numerous historic sights, enjoy the many murals tracing our history and heritage or take a lazy afternoon walk through one of our world class museums. But local writer Lawrence O’Toole found a unique way to connect with Philly’s storied […]
The Story of The Neck: Philadelphia's Vanished Marshlands
We came across this interesting little article in Hidden City Philadelphia and it made us think of how far we have come as a city in so little time. Our now cosmopolitan city of high rise condos and world-renowned restaurants was once, not too long ago, a mere pitstop between much more exciting cities on the […]
Lonely Planet Names Philadelphia in Top 10 U.S. Destination!
Lonely Planet put together a list of the top U.S. travel desinations for 2013 and Philadelphia came in at Number Four! See the post below from LonelyPlanet.com: 4. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Forget the cheesesteaks and tri-corner hat, Philadelphia is becoming known as an art capital. In addition to the world renowned Philadelphia Museum of Art, the […]
Homeowner Tax Relief in Philadelphia
The deadline is fast approaching to file for the Homestead Real Estate Tax Exemption! Any homeowner in the city of Philadelphia can apply for a reduction in their property taxes on their primary residence. There are no restrictions on age, income, length of ownership. You just have to live in your property! You only have […]
Now and Then: Historical and Contemporary Photos of Philadelphia – Skookul.com
Check out this very cool interactive Google Map that shows what your location looked like 50 years ago. We found this great photo of 20th and Pine Streets in Rittenhouse Square: Find anything cool? Let us know the address in the comments! Now and Then: Historical and Contemporary Photos of Philadelphia – Skookul.com.
Lots to do this weekend in northwest Philadelphia!
A few (of many) cool things happening for the Halloween weekend on Germantown Avenue: -the 13th Annual Trick or Treat Pancake Breakfast benefiting the Chestnut Hill Rotary Club, held at the Lutheran Seminary, 7301 Germantown Ave, Saturday 10/29, 8-10:30. -Scary Stories at the Stagecrafters Theater, FREE for children! Friday and Saturday. -Trick or Treating from […]
Lots to do this weekend in northwest Philadelphia!
–Revolutionary Germantown Festival Every year, the Cliveden estate on Germantown Avenue plays host to a Revolutionary War reenactment on its grounds, with activities for kids and adults, guided tours and an “18th century shopping experience.” Historic sites throughout Germantown (and there are MANY) open their doors to the public. Many of the attractions are open […]
Philadelphia Rowhouses
The city planning commission developed this incredible resource and fascinating history of the Philadelphia Rowhouse, available here. It’s a great guide for the row-home-owner and an interesting read for anyone with an appreciation of architectural or Philadelphia history. Posted by Paul Walsh addthis_options = ‘favorites, email, digg, delicious, myspace, facebook, google, live, more’; […]
LaTisha Burnett
Born and raised in Philadelphia, LaTisha has lived in various neighborhoods throughout the city, giving her a deep understanding of its unique communities. Having personally experienced the challenges of moving, she is dedicated to making the transition into homeownership as seamless as possible for her clients. Before transitioning to real estate, LaTisha worked in the […]
