Category: Philadelphia
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Indego Bike Share Launches in Philadelphia!
Indego officially launched its bike share program in The City of Brotherly Love! The Indego fleet which consists of 600 bicycles will be widely available at dozens of stations throughout the city. To signup and get a bike, simply sign up on your smartphone or register at the station’s kiosk. We’re excited to see Philadelphia’s bike-friendly landscape become…
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Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Philadelphia Independent Film Festival (PIFF) will be back for its 8th year from April 17th through April 25th! Both local and international independent artists will be featured, and 12 diverse genres (including drama, horror, documentary, and sci-fi) will be represented. While the PIFF’s official home is Philly Nexus, screenings will take place all over…
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Suburb For Young Buyers
Suburb For Young Buyers Drexel Hill has recently been ranked the top suburb for young buyers in the Philadelphia area! Movoto cited the Delaware county town as being affordable, convenient, and having a high percentage of married couples and residents under age five. A 3 bedroom home for sale in Drexel Hill – just $155,000! As…
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Hottest Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
Hottest Neighborhoods Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods! Here are a few of the hottest neighborhoods for real estate: 1. Dickinson Narrows, a small community located in South Philadelphia, ranked #2 in the nation in Redfin’s Hottest Neighborhoods of 2015! It’s affordable, walkable to great bars and restaurants, and near a ton of parks and playgrounds. 2….
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Easter Egg Hunts in Greater Philadelphia
Easter Egg Hunts It may not feel like spring with this recent surge of chilly weather, but it’s nearly Easter! Much of Greater Philadelphia is in the spirit with local easter egg hunts: Image via Tom Gralish of Philly.com -The Philly Easter Egg Hunt is always a favorite, hosted at Gorgas Park in Roxborough on…
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Philadelphias Art Scene
Philadelphias Art Scene Did you know that over 300,000 works of art call the Philadelphia Museum of Art home? Museums and galleries large and small decorate the City of Brotherly Love, which is further establishing itself as the art hub of the east coast! Philadelphia Museum of Art – Image vis withart.visitphilly.com Touted as the…
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Ardmore Is It The Right Town For You?
Located on the Main Line within Lower Merion and Haverford Townships, Ardmore embodies a lush, small-town feel just minutes from Philadelphia. Originally named Athensville, the town changed its name in 1853 when the railroad station in the center of town was renamed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Picturesque Ardmore was developed as a result, and became…
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Restaurant Weeks in the Philly Burbs
Restaurant Weeks in the Philly Burbs Foodies, unite! Three local towns will be hosting restaurant weeks in the month of March. Like Philadelphia’s ever-popular Restaurant Week, reservations fill up quickly — so be sure to make yours soon! Paris Bistro in Chestnut Hill – one of our favorites! Photo: Steve Legato Media’s finest eateries will be…
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Valentines Reservations in Greater Philadelphia
Must Have Valentines Reservations in Greater Philadelphia Looking to take your sweetie on a romantic date this Valentines Day? Or planning a “single girls only” dinner soiree? Be sure to make your valentines reservations as soon as possible for these top restaurants in and around Philadelphia! 1. XIX Nineteen at the Hyatt in Philadelphia has some…
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Places to Go in 2015 by NY Times
Philly is Number Three on NY Times Places to Go in 2015! We’ll cheers to that! The New York Times recently released its popular “52 Places to Go in 2015” and the City of Brotherly Love took the third spot. The iconic publication dubbed Philadelphia a “hive of outdoor urban activity,” featuring public art installations, open-air beer gardens, and the…
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Urban Living Is Making A Comeback!
Americans Are Falling Back in Love with Urban Living After decades of steady urban growth (measured by increase in population, home prices, and job growth), the tides are turning and America’s biggest cities are regaining popularity. Experts expect this trend to continue. Image via realtor.com Urban areas across the nation are enjoying a resurgence of job…
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Restaurants to Try in the New Year
The Best Restaurants to Try in the New Year Recently we asked our Facebook fans about their favorite restaurants in the Greater Philadelphia Area. The responses were varied: Domani Star, Ooka, and Honey in Doylestown, Karla’s in New Hope, Pub & Kitchen, El Vez, Cuba Libre, Divan & Earth Bread in Philadelphia. So what do the…