Condo Source: Brewerytown Court
The impeccably maintained townhomes at Brewerytown Court in Brewerytown have a great location in a revitalized neighborhood that is minutes away from Fairmount Park and the Art Museum area. The setting of this home is in an impressive gated development with park-like common spaces & beautifully designed exteriors.
The History: Built in 2005
The Goods: Deeded parking for 2. Enter the main level of the "Lager" model (the largest of 2 designs at Brewerytown Court) w/hardwood floors leading to the coat closet, a large garage, & drive-way. The kitchen is upgraded w/recessed lighting, steel back-splash, gas cooking, tile floor, & breakfast bar. The living-room has plenty of natural light and access to a small deck. Central air, custom painted, upgrades throughout.
In the Neighborhood: Be close to everything. Perfect for bikers, runners, and those with children as your new home will be convenient to Fairmount Park's extensive grounds, Kelly Drive, the Art Museum, and the Philadelphia Zoo. Mugshots Coffeehouse is set to open soon and the developments on West Girard Avenue are rising by the day. 30th Street Station and I-76 are nearby, ideal for commuters. Whole Foods and Starbucks are also a short walk.
Brewerytown Court
1302 N 32nd St.
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Condo Source: River’s Edge Condominiums
Overlook the Schuylkill River with style at the River's Edge Condominiums in Logan Square. These unique townhouse condos have their own courtyard and a private garden and common roofdeck perfect for gazing out at the city skyline.
The Goods: Amazing views of Center City, University City, and the Parkway. Full-size eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors. Deeded parking.
In the Neighborhood: The River's Edge is walkable and convenient to 30th Street Station and University City for commuters and students. The Logan Square neighborhood is grand and gorgeous, set off of the Parkway and all of its fountains and cultural attractions. Fairmount Park and the Schuylkill River Trail beckon the nature lovers and active runners and cyclists.
River's Edge Condominiums
2301 Cherry Street
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4 Bedroom Home For Sale in Art Museum Neighborhood of Philadelphia – Must See New Construction w/ Amazing Views of Center City
4 Bedroom Home for Sale in Art Museum Neighborhood of Philadelphia
Call The Somers 215-400-2620, RE/MAX Access, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia
Welcome to this priced to sell new construction property with elevator, 2 decks, dual-zone HVAC, huge backyard and so much more!
Enter into open floor plan on first floor with hardwood floors. Custom kitchen with plenty of cabinets. Private backyard with brick pavers. Plenty of natural light with this corner property.
The 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms and full bath with washer/dryer area. The 3rd floor is a large master bedroom suite with private spa bath.
Separate entrance to deck with spiral staircase to the roof deck. Enjoy those amazing views of Center City!
Finished basement offers additional space for entertaining and another bedroom. Full bath in the basement as well. Dual-zone HVAC. Recessed lighting throughout. Parking is a breeze on this block.
Tremendous development and new construction surrounds this property. Current pricing is the lowest in the area as well as the block. Easy to show! Make an appointment today.
215-400-2620
Remax Access, Northern Liberties
Hulk Hoagie: The 1.25 Mile Wawa Hoagie in Philadelphia
Tomorrow is Wawa Hoagie Day, and as part of Philadelphia's Welcome America Celebration, the four ton sandwich will be served at 7 pm to the public on the Art Museum steps. Mayor Michael Nutter will deem June 30 "Hoagie Heritage Day" with a hoagie building competition, a Rocky look-a-like contest, and a screening of the Rocky film at 9 pm. Only in Philadelphia would an event like this ever make sense. Go grab a bite just to say you did.
Wawa Hoagie Day
June 30, 7 pm
Philadelphia Museum of Art
A Museum Without Walls in Philadelphia
I have a confession to make: museums in the summer give me claustrophobia. It's not that I don't enjoy the exhibits - it's just that I'd rather be outside, in the sunshine or the fresh air. Lots of air conditioning and I just find myself with my arms crossed, dreaming of the moment when I see the outdoors again. But we're a city of museums and fantastic art exhibits worth checking out, and I'm always game for First Friday. I needed a solution.
That's why Museum Without Walls, a new way to experience art outside in Philadelphia, sounds just like my kind of thing.
The audio program, from the Fairmount Park Art Association, launches on June 10 and will be available to the public for free. You can access a tour through your cell phone or online. Which makes it even more my thing.
So what exactly are these audio tours? 35 sculptures along the Ben Franklin Parkway and Kelly Drive will allow anyone, anywhere, learn a little more about Philadelphia's outdoor art. The great thing about our city is that there is art all around us, with outstanding sculptures and installations en plein air.
Next time you're taking a walk or even a run along the Parkway or Kelly Drive, listen to some art on your way.
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You Have to Kiss a Lot of Frogs Before You Find a Love Burger
Get ready for another outdoor burger shack. Frog Burger opens on the Parkway in June, from Frog Commissary Catering. It will be outside of the Franklin Institute in the Art Museum area.
This isn't just any burger joint, however. Expect items like chilled gazpacho and grilled sweet corn with chili lime butter, in addition to burgers such as the Love Burger, which comes smashed between two grilled cheese sandwiches and special sauce. Whoa. Or go with a regular burger or a healthier turkey burger. Hot dogs and Chesapeake crab rolls are also up for grabs. Desserts include shakes with Philadelphia Bassett's ice cream or cake shakes made with Frog Commissary's legendary carrot cake or their chocolate "killer" cake.
Care for a beverage? Local beers like Fleur de Lehigh and Kenzinger will be available, along with red or white wine, as well as red or white sangria.
The burger shack warns that its burgers are so juicy, you may need a bib, but don't worry, because they'll be selling them for customers who want to keep neat. Or take a silly photo. They'll also use recyclable products and green alternatives in their packaging.
If you're coming in from out of town, the Franklin Institute parking garage will offer discounted parking after 5 pm for Frog Burger customers.
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[photo credit: Frog Burger]
What’s up with…Art Museum/Fairmount
The Art Museum is a neighborhood built around and along the Parkway, with access to the city's museums, such as its namesake, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Franklin Institute. It is host to many major events and parades and is a popular stretch for joggers and marathon-runners. The neighborhood around it is quiet and family-friendly, with access to the largest and oldest park in the country, Fairmount Park. There are many restaurants located on Fairmount Avenue, in addition to the popular Halloween and Bastille Day attraction, Eastern State Penitentiary. Center City Philadelphia is only a short walk away.
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The Barstool Olympics: A Little Bit of Canada in Philadelphia
Ready for the 2010 Winter Olympics?
Wherever you are in Philly, there's a Barstool Olympics event happening close to you. Starting today, through February 28, five bars will represent their neighborhoods in a competition to see who can sell the most $3 Molsons. We're sure they've been training hard all winter.
What exactly are these pubs striving for? There are no medals. The event is actually a fundraiser for the Fraternal Order of Police Survivors Fund, which goes to the families of officers lost in the line of duty. In addition to the Canadian beer special, each bar will be offering themed food specials (bring on the Canadian bacon and "curling" fries). The following bars will be slinging good-cause beers with much tenacity for the next two weeks:
The Swift Half Pub in Northern Liberties
New Wave Cafe in Queen Village
South Philly Bar & Grill in, you guessed it, South Philadelphia
Smiths Restaurant and Lounge in Rittenhouse Square
Kite and Key Tavern on Callowhill in Art Museum/Fairmount
So go support your neighborhood, your policemen, and your Winter Games spirit. May the best Canadian-beer-selling bar win.
If It Were Springtime in February
Let's pretend for a second that it's not Blizzardelphia outside. Where would I be? Living in Philadelphia for so long, in many different neighborhoods, I definitely have my favorite places that I don't make it to as often as I'd like. It may be the weather, the distance, or the time that keeps me away from my preferred haunts. Today? Let's blame the weather.
Spruce Street Espresso in Washington Square West is the coffeeshop that taught me about specialty roasters. It was here that I first tasted Counter Culture coffee and learned that you need never add sugar to a cappuccino if it is steamed correctly. The microfoam in their drinks was like nothing I had found before. They coaxed the sugar out of the milk and turned it into a luxurious drink. Though tiny, the shop expands when Faith Ortiz, speediest barista I know, throws open the window shutters and turns the sidewalk into an outdoor cafe that you'd find in Europe.
Spruce Street Espresso
1101 Spruce Street
http://sprucestespresso.wordpress.com/
Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown is another warm weather pastime of mine. When I was young, the park was in need of some sprucing up and wasn't always known as the safest place. Now, it's clean with brilliant sunsets over the Delaware River and summertime music festivals and events. There is something so romantic about this little riverside retreat.
Penn Treaty Park
N. Delaware Avenue at E. Columbia Ave. and Beach Street
http://www.penntreatypark.org/
I know how some of you get intensely happy on Capogiro, and I'm no stranger to the Capo come spring, but my real spot is Yogorino. The less-crowded softserve yogurt shop swirls out a tart flavor that tastes incredible alone, but I like to add the pistachio dessert sauce. There's no better snack in Rittenhouse Square.
Yogorino
233 S 20th Street
Walking to University City from my old neighborhood in the Art Museum was always a nice way to spend a late afternoon, when the sun was beginning to weaken. Crossing the bridge to go see or a movie at the Bridge Cinema or to have dinner at Distrito was just a quick trip. On the way back, I would take the bike trail along the Schuylkill River. The views are some of the best you can find in Philadelphia and really capture the city.
Another place I'd set out for, in finer conditions, is Pub & Kitchen in Graduate Hospital. The first time I went there I was with a food critic, the second time I was on a writing assignment, and still, I can never find anything bad to say about the place. It is exactly the kind of place that Graduate Hospital was crying out for, with a gorgeous bar and dining room, a rustic pub menu, and a crowd of well-dressed locals who are knocking back a post-work pint. The Pabbit (pig-rabbit hybrid) logo agrees. A nice, leisurely stroll on a spring evening from Center City will get you here.
Pub and Kitchen
1946 Lombard Street
http://thepubandkitchen.com/
[photo credit: Spruce Street Espresso]
There’s a Neighborhood in Philly with Your Name on It
Your neighborhood is in here
You're moving to Philadelphia, a city of neighborhoods. But which one is right for you? People from out of the Philly area are asking that very same question every single day. Ask a different person in Philly and they have a different answer for you. Who do you listen to? How do you research the neighborhoods you're interested in?
We think Philadelphia is a big city, but it's composed of small, distinct neighborhoods. Philly offers you the big New York feel, but this city does take a much needed beauty rest now and again, unlike the Big Apple. According to Wikipedia, we're the fourth largest urban city in the nation and the largest city in Pennsylvania. So, in our opinion you can still be a big fish and not get lost in the crowd. On the flip side, if you want to get lost, there are so many fantastic neighborhoods to choose from, 87 zip codes to be exact.
If you are moving into the Philadelphia area from another city, state, or country, finding the best neighborhood can be a daunting task. You can search by neighborhood here.
If you have a friend or contact who lives in the city already and has a lifestyle that is similar to yours, they might be able to give you the best heads up. Depending on your age, income, interests, and method of transportation, you should be able to narrow down the options.
Try to find the best neighborhood based on your “price point”. This is what you can and want to afford for a home whether you plan to rent an apartment or house or to own a condo or single family property in Philadelphia. If you have a bank pre-approval or an idea of what amount of money you want to spend on your new home, that will likely open up some neighborhoods and close doors to others. Let’s face it, some of us can live like the rich and famous and many of us just settle for watching the lives of the rich and famous on TV.
Once you narrow down what neighborhoods or zip code you can afford, you can cut that list to the subdivisions that meet your most important needs. My guess would be if you are a single person into the social scene, you’d be gravitating toward the hip and progressive neighborhoods like Northern Liberties, Fishtown, the Art Museum, and Passyunk Square. If you have kids and your family is your biggest priority, then finding a neighborhood that provides a public or private school that you like for your children will certainly impact what neighborhood you choose.
One of the best ways to research neighborhoods is through local blogs. Make sure what you're reading is current. You might read an article about a Philadelphia neighborhood somewhere that was written years ago and is no longer up to date. Change happens quickly in Philadelphia neighborhoods, so if someone you know visited Port Richmond a couple of years ago and gave a less than glowing review, don't take their word for it. Do the research and come to your own conclusion. Plan a trip and visit so that you can get a feel for the area. Try to hit as many neighborhoods as you can on your home-scouting tour.
There are many great neighborhoods in Philadelphia and with a little exploration, there will be one that is absolutely perfect for you. If you can determine a price point that makes you comfortable and then identify what factors are most important to you in a neighborhood you will be able to collect the names of a few good neighborhoods and do a little more research about them. I am certain the web can lead you to some answers and open up a few new opportunities for you. Oh and of course, find a knowledgeable Realtor that knows the area you are looking. A Realtor can have a wealth of information about buying, renting, and living in Philadelphia.