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Mayor Michael Nutter offically put in a bid for Philadelphia to host the Olympics in 2024

Looking to move to a beautiful area where there is constantly a social buzz? Look no further than the Washington Square West (gayborhood) area of Philadelphia. This area boasts a variety of restaurants, clubs, coffee shops, gyms, and much more to ensure that there will never be a dull moment aft...

Here are some tips you should know when moving to Philly. Your first year in a new city can be confusing. Hopefully these tips will shed some light on what to expect when moving to town.  1. If you’re going to be driving in philly, be careful of where you park. The Philadelphia parking authority...

  Moving to Philadelphia is a great choice to make. A major decision you will face though is whether you want to live directly in the city or in the suburbs. There are pros and cons to each. This post will explore them all to help you make the decision.Living directly in the city is very conveni...

According to a new Gallup poll, Americans are more confident in real estate than they are in gold. Real estate went up from 19 percent in 2011 to now 25%. The confidence in gold dropped to 24%. The newly booming real estate market has helped Americans stray away from wasting money renting an apa...

Thinking about choosing a college in or around Philadelphia? Well you’re on the track to making a great choice that you definitely will not regret. Philadelphia is a great college community. Between Temple, UPenn, Drexel, LaSalle, PhillyU, etc, Philadelphia can definitely be considered a college...

Looking to move outside of the city but can't figure out what suburb would be best suited for you? Well Philadlephia Magazine put together a list of Philadelphia's hottest suburban neighborhoods to help you figure out which suburb is ideal for you! Northern Hamlets of Montgomery County: About 1 ...

As the housing market recovers, apartment owners now wonder if renters will become buyers. Although the housing market in Philadelphia has recovered, the demand for apartments is still on the rise. There are many reasons for this. Some reasons include the people who moved in with roommates or pa...

For anyone who has never used SEPTA, it could seem like a difficult system to figure out. Between rail stations, subway stations, and bus stations, there are hundreds of stops on the SEPTA map which could make it seem impossible to figure out. I myself had trouble the first few times I used the ...

Philadelphia is known as the city of brotherly love. This doesnt mean that it's all that Philadelphia is known for. This city is thriving with cuisines from all over the globe and dining experiecnes that will never compare to anything else. In this post I am going to talk about my top 3 favorite...