The air is crisp and the leaves are changing. This can only mean one thing for The Barach Group… it’s football season! Our team can be found cheering on the Eagles or chanting for the Penn State Nittany Lions. We love kicking back, relaxing, and spending time with our family and friends at tailgates. Read […]
Whether we’re ready to admit it or not, summer is slowly coming to an end! Families are preparing to send children back to school and residents are steadily returning to the city from nearby beach towns. We’re excited to see Philadelphians flood back to our incredible neighborhoods and enjoy all of the wonderful restaurants, attractions, […]
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South Philadelphia’s Passyunk Square is quickly becoming one of the hottest neighborhoods in Philadelphia. And it’s no wonder — the area surrounding East Passyunk Avenue boasts several great parks and recreation centers, dining and nightlife, affordable housing, easy transportation options to Center City and a diverse coterie of engaged neighbors. Passyunk Square is a melting […]
A summer hotspot in the Philadelphia community, the Schuylkill River Banks is an escape from the construction and sweltering mid-July heat that consumes the heart of the city. Whether you’re taking a late afternoon stroll or training for a marathon, the banks is the place to be. The Schuylkill River Banks includes the tidal portion […]
On the corner of 6th and Walnut, the Curtis Center lobby is home to an intricate 15 by 49 foot glass mosaic mural. With over 100,000 pieces of favrile glass and over 260 individual colors, the Dream Garden illuminates this marble lobby. Although this work of art resides amid the tourist hub of the National […]
Just two months ago, the Museum of the American Revolution opened its doors to the public with a memorable opening ceremony featuring former Vice President, Joe Biden, and a member of the original cast of the Broadway musical “Hamilton”, James Harcourt. In fact, the opening ceremony itself occurred on the 242nd anniversary of the “Shot […]
Last year the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square brought in over 90,000 people and became the very first event of its type in the Northeast. With the help of social media, the festival’s popularity grew so much that it came back for a second year! If you haven’t made it over to Franklin Square […]
If you are a busy Drexel University student or you work in the area and need a quick relaxing break, you may need to stop by Drexel Park. The park is located at 32nd Street and Powelton Ave. it offers spectacular views of the Philadelphia skyline from an easily accessible University City location, just […]
With temperatures hitting the mid-90’s this week and into the weekend, it’s time to find the nearest body of water. Luckily for Philadelphia residents, there is no shortage of pools to take a dip in. Public Pools There are 75 public pools throughout the city that are all officially open for the summer season! Not […]
In honor of our wonderful new listing at 322 Delancey Street, we decided to spotlight the fantastic neighborhood of Society Hill. – It all started in 1682 when William Penn first set foot in his new colony. To spur development, he chartered a section of the land off to “The Society of Free Traders.” The […]
Philadelphia is known for its rich art culture, and attracts world class touring collections. This summer, check out these 5 exhibits, from student exhibitions to private collections. Nari Ward: Sun Splashed Nari Ward combines two very distinct cultural influences – African tribal art and flanerie, a 19th century philosophy of city life. The mix of these […]