Philadelphia’s best-known landmarks—Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the house where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence—are at the heart of Old City, a historic quarter that’s also home to some of the city’s best shopping and prettiest streets. Seek out vintage wares and indie boutiques North 3rd Street is one of Philadelphia’s best shopping […]
Celebrate the dog days of summer – and National Hot Dog month – with the ultimate hot dog cook-off this Saturday, July 18th from 1-4pm! Here, some of the area’s top restaurants and food trucks compete for the title of Top Grill Master during the 4th annual Dog Days of Summer Cook-Off. All of the […]
Everyone loves the 4th of July! However, for many of us the holiday weekend marks the half way point of the summer (bummer I know). But what you may not know is that this is when summer in Philly really starts to HEAT UP! Check out some of the hot events coming up! Night Market- […]
2112 Christian St #B, Philadelphia, PA 19146. Beautifully finished, fully renovated condominium on the second floor of a quiet three unit boutique condominium building located in the heart of Graduate Hospital. This unit is charming and beautifully updated, with all hardwood floors throughout, great natural light, beautiful kitchen with granite counter tops & stainless steel […]
Philadelphia is America’s birthplace which makes it the perfect place to celebrate Independence Day this weekend! Philly will be painting the town red, white and blue for the the 4th of July thanks to eight days of music, exhibitions, Colonial characters and re-enactments, patriotic ceremonies and, of course, fireworks. This is a weekend you do not want […]
2556 Kern Street Philadelphia, PA 19125 Beautifully updated 2 story, 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath in HOT Fishtown! Features new hardwood flooring in the living room & kitchen with washer and dryer on the main floor. Kitchen boasts white Shaker Style cabinets, Gray Granite counter-tops, Stainless Steel refrigerator, Dishwasher, Range and Micro-Wave with a corner sink […]
The City of Brotherly Love doesn’t actually seem to get much brotherly love from its east coast neighbors, New York City and Washington D.C. Meanwhile Los Angeles and San Francisco steal the glory on the opposite coast, and Chicago dominates the midwest. Being ranked the fattest and the ugliest big city in America probably doesn’t help matters. But when […]
With weather predictions hitting the 70s, outdoor drinking is on people’s minds. Here’s where you can go now for outdoor drinking, and when you’ll be hitting some of your favorites from years past. Cambridge – The South Street beer bar has a comfortable little beer garden out back and lucky for us, it’s now open. Drury Beer […]
Purchasing real estate can be a complex process, and it’s essential for people who want to make a smart wealth-building decision to buy the right property that suits their long-term needs. To prepare yourself for this life-changing event, be sure you take the following steps before starting the process. Make sure you plan to stay a long time Real […]
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Check out Foobooz’s list of all things Cinco de Mayo in Philly! Cinco de Mayo Street Festival at El Rey: The Stephen Starr restaurant is hosting its first ever, all-day (5/5, 2pm-10pm) street festival, featuring Mexican street food (think tacos, quesadillas, nachos, corn, margaritas and agua fresca), live mariachi music, piñatas and […]
In celebration of the nice weather we’ve been having, Philadelphia Magazine put together the best running trails in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas. Lace up your sneakers, get outside, and explore our beautiful city! Thirty-six years ago, a thousand-plus hardy souls hightailed it 10 miles from North Philly to South Philly in the very first […]
For most people, the biggest financial transaction of their lives is buying a house — and it gets even bigger when you already own a home and are trying to buy a new one. Generally, there are three ways to manage this tricky situation. Sell first, then buy This scenario is the most common because it’s […]